Danbury (Conn.) Orthopedics and Brookfield, Conn.-based New Milford Orthopedic Associates have announced the merger of their practices, beginning April 1, and forming Western Connecticut Orthopedic Specialists.

Kim Pensenstadler, director of business development at Chapman Medical Center in Orange, Calif., spearheaded efforts to open the Chapman Neurosurgical Spine Institute. She discusses six questions to consider before pushing forward with forming a comprehensive orthopedic or spine center.

Larry Parker, MD, is a spine surgeon in Huntsville, Ala., with The Orthopaedic Center, a comprehensive orthopedic and spine facility that offers the comprehensive orthopedic services, including trauma and pediatric orthopedics. Dr. Parker discusses the challenges and benefits of practicing at a large comprehensive orthopedic care facility.