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Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics (also spelled orthopaedics) is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital conditions.

Report on orthopedic prosthetic devices market

20. November 2009 04:18
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7b62a4/orthopedic_prosthe) has announced the addition of the "Orthopedic Prosthetics - A World Market Review" report to their offering. [More]

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Intensive refresher course in pediatrics for physicians preparing for certification examination

19. November 2009 06:55
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d3e55b/pediatric_board_re) has announced the addition of the "Pediatric Board Review" report to their offering. [More]

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System to help identify patients at high risk of developing delirium

19. November 2009 06:23
A specialist in caring for elderly patients, Turner-Hubbard is a geriatric nurse practitioner trained to quickly spot the sudden changes in mental status that signal the onset of the sudden, severe confusion known as delirium. She knows the hospital “triggers” that can bring on fluctuations in behavior: blood loss during surgery, anesthesia, pain medications and anti-anxiety drugs, infections, dehydration, IV lines and catheters, as well as being immobilized for an extended period of time. [More]

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IBM scientists work with Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute to use BioMIMS to treat genetic skeletal diseases

18. November 2009 07:59
IBM ( IBM) announced today that its Research scientists are working with the Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, in Bologna, Italy, to use information technology to better address treatment and research for rare genetic skeletal diseases. [More]

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New research report on European orthopedic biomaterial market

18. November 2009 07:29
In 2008, the combined European biomaterial market was worth euro 271.4 million. This includes hyaluronic acid viscosupplements, bone graft substitutes, BMP growth factors, autologous chondrocyte implantation and platelet/bone marrow concentration systems. Within this report, the various bone grafting materials are examined, including autografted bone, allografts, demineralized bone and synthetic bone substitutes. [More]

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New market research report on orthopedic instrumentation products

18. November 2009 05:46
Demand for orthopedic instrumentation products is driven by considerable rise in osteoporosis, arthritis, and joint diseases. An aging population, increasingly active lifestyles, and an expanding obese population are factors favoring demand for orthopedic implants. [More]

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Report on the U.S. market for small bone & joint orthopedic devices

18. November 2009 04:06
In 2008, the combined market for small joint, small bone and extremity devices was valued at $673.8 million. Small bone and joint applications has been one of the fastest growing areas in orthopedics. This sector of the market has outpaced the more established areas of orthopedics, especially large joint reconstruction which showed a marked slowing of growth at the end of 2008 and 2009. [More]

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Ellipse Technologies' MAGEC Technology for spinal deformity treatment receives CE Mark

17. November 2009 10:11
Ellipse Technologies, Inc. announced today it has received CE Mark (Conformité Européenne) for its MAGECTM Technology for the treatment of spinal deformity. The first application for this technology is for the treatment of spinal scoliosis in young children and teenagers. The CE Mark allows the Company to market the MAGEC System in the European Union and other countries that recognize the CE Mark for commercial distribution purposes. [More]

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Live Facebook chat on H1N1 flu

16. November 2009 23:55
People who have questions about the H1N1 flu can get answers from infectious disease experts at Rush University Medical Center during a one-hour, live Facebook chat to be held on Friday, November 20 from12 p.m. until 1 p.m. [More]

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SANUWAVE Health reports financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2009

16. November 2009 07:40
SANUWAVE Health, Inc.,, an emerging medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of non-invasive, biological response activating devices in the regenerative medicine area, reports its achievements and financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009. [More]

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Spine Care Institute established by Hospital for Special Surgery

16. November 2009 06:25
Hospital for Special Surgery today announced the establishment of one of the most comprehensive centers of excellence in the country for the treatment of all nonoperative and operative spine disorders. [More]

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El Camino Hospital moves into new, technologically and seismically advanced facility

16. November 2009 00:59
El Camino Hospital, the hospital of Silicon Valley, today completed its move into the new, technologically and seismically advanced facility. After completing several practice runs led by the activation team, hospital officials report all patients were safely transferred to the new facility. [More]

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Custom Spine launches two new innovative spine systems at the NASS annual meeting

16. November 2009 00:17
Custom Spine, a company dedicated to offering advanced spinal solutions, launched two new innovative spine systems at the North American Spine Society's (NASS) annual meeting being held in San Francisco. [More]

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Priority Review of the NDA for intravenous acetaminophen extended by three months

15. November 2009 23:58
Cadence Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) goal date for its Priority Review of the New Drug Application (NDA) for intravenous (IV) acetaminophen by three months. [More]

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Orthopedic surgeon specializes in cutting-edge shoulder procedures from a 45-minute technique

13. November 2009 05:40
Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Corey G. Solman specializes in cutting-edge shoulder procedures including everything from a 45-minute technique called shoulder resurfacing to a reversed shoulder replacement that relieves pain, restores shoulder function and improves range of motion. [More]

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