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Orthopedics This Week

Breaking the Mold: Kevin Plancher’s Orthopaedic Summit June 5, 2023

Today, OSET stands as the preeminent orthopedic meeting of the year, second only to the venerable AAOS, boasting an esteemed faculty of over 300 speakers. What makes OSET so relevant and popular? We talked with its founder Kevin Plancher, M.D. to find out.

Systemic Errors in Prior Spine Research Uncovered June 5, 2023

New research finds that many published studies which, it appears, suffer from a systemic under-reporting of study subject demographics—raising the distressing possibility that published study evidence is NOT applicable to a general population of spine surgery patients.

Can Conformis Survive? June 2, 2023

Conformis, Inc. was once worth nearly $500 million. Today, this pioneering software-based large joint reconstruction company is worth $8 million and is fighting for its survival. With a new product initiative and a couple bits of good news, can CEO Mark Augusti turn the corner? Here is the Conformis story, so far.

Paul Lee Ramsey, Father of the “Ramsey Safe Zone,” Dies at Age 85 May 31, 2023

Paul Lee Ramsey, M.D., 85, an orthopedic educator, innovator, and surgeon passed away on May 20, 2023.

Former Home Hospital Orthopedic Chair, Gilbert Gutwein Dies at 89 May 31, 2023

Well-respected orthopedic surgeon, Gilbert Gutwein, M.D., 89, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

Retired Spine Surgeon Brad Bailey Hall Dies at 71 May 23, 2023

Brad Bailey Hall, 71, retired San Antonio, Texas spine surgeon and hospital administrator, died March 22, 2023.

Laredo Neurosurgeon Carlos Estrada Dies at 69 May 23, 2023

Carlos Ricardo Estrada, D.O., 69, a well-known, respected Laredo, Texas neurosurgeon, died on March 9, 2023.

Bone Spur in Mouth: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Severe Headache with Facial Swelling: What Could It Be?

Tooth Abscess and Jaw Bone Infection: What You Need to Know

Jaw Bone Deterioration: What It Is and How to Treat It

Jaw Bone Cancer Symptoms: What to Watch for in Your Mouth

Jawbone Pain When Opening the Mouth: Causes and Treatments

What Happens to the Jawbone After Tooth Extraction

Tooth Infection Spread to the Jawbone: What You Need to Know

How to Reduce Facial Swelling Fast: Effective Solutions

Infection in Jaw Bone from Tooth

Face Numbness After Head Injury: What You Need to Know