Sports medicine

Duane R. Anderson, MD, FAAOS, Receives American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' Humanitarian Award

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

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The Humanitarian Award honors members of the AAOS who have distinguished themselves through outstanding musculoskeletal-related humanitarian activities in the United States or abroad.

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The Humanitarian Award honors members of the AAOS who have distinguished themselves through outstanding musculoskeletal-related humanitarian activities in the United States or abroad.
In 2005, Dr. Anderson departed from a successful orthopaedic practice in Idaho to relocate to Soddo, Ethiopia.
There he serves as the chief of orthopaedic surgery at Soddo Christian Hospital, a setting where the demand for orthopaedic care is great.
I want to thank AAOS again for the award, and God and my dear wife for helping me the last 18 years."

NRMP® Specialties Matching Service® Matched Nearly 12,000 Applicants into Fellowship Programs for the 2024 Appointment Year

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) has released a new data report, the Results and Data Specialties Matching Service®, 2024 Appointment Year, for Fellowship Matches in the Specialties Matching Service® (SMS®). The report shows that 14,034 active applicants submitted a rank order list of programs, competing for 14,169 fellowship positions in 6,116 programs. Of those applicants, 11,853 were matched to a fellowship position, an increase of 305 active applicants from the 2023 appointment year.

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The report shows that 14,034 active applicants submitted a rank order list of programs, competing for 14,169 fellowship positions in 6,116 programs.
Of those applicants, 11,853 were matched to a fellowship position, an increase of 305 active applicants from the 2023 appointment year.
The number of applicants matched for the 2024 appointment year increased for all applicant types compared to 2023.
The number of U.S. MD graduates matched was 6,667, an increase of 110 applicants from the 2023 appointment year.

Mediplex Property Group Opens New State-of-the-Art Location for Rothman Orthopaedics in Newtown, PA

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

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NEWTOWN, Pa., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mediplex Property Group proudly announces the opening of Mediplex Newtown, the latest addition to its rapidly expanding portfolio of healthcare focused real estate.

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NEWTOWN, Pa., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mediplex Property Group proudly announces the opening of Mediplex Newtown, the latest addition to its rapidly expanding portfolio of healthcare focused real estate.
The property is leased in its entirety to Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, an internationally recognized leader in orthopedic care.
The prime corner location at 101 Pheasant Run replaces Rothman Orthopaedics' previous facility in Newtown.
Additionally, a larger location allows Rothman Orthopaedics to offer walk-in services, giving patients immediate access without the need for an appointment.

Anika Highlights Its Recently Launched Integrity™ Implant System and RevoMotion™ Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty System Along with Other Key Regenerative Products During the 2024 AAOS Annual Meeting

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

BEDFORD, Mass., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anika Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANIK), a global joint preservation company, today announced it is highlighting recently-launched products in high growth segments of joint preservation and restoration from its Regenerative Solutions, Sports Medicine and Arthrosurface Joint Solutions businesses during the 2024 American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting on February 13-15 in San Francisco, CA. Throughout the event, Anika will feature its differentiated shoulder portfolio including the recently launched Integrity Implant System for rotator cuff repair, RevoMotion Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty (RSA) System with newly launched AIMTM (Anika Implant Management) surgical planning software, X-Twist Fixation System with biocomposite suture anchor, OVOMotion® with Inlay Glenoid Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (TSA) System, and many more of its early intervention orthopedic solutions, in booth #5145.

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“Anika is excited to highlight our recently launched Integrity Implant System, our newest regenerative hyaluronic acid (HA)-based scaffold for rotator cuff repair, and our X-Twist Fixation System with biocomposite suture anchor.
We have also enhanced our shoulder arthroplasty offerings with the launch of AIM, Anika Implant Management, for 3-D preoperative planning which is now available with both the RevoMotion Reverse Shoulder and OVOMotion Total Shoulder arthroplasty systems.
The RevoMotion Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty System, with the industry’s smallest diameter threaded baseplate, offers surgeons and patients the ability to restore motion and preserve bone.
Several new Sports Medicine products will also be available in early 2024, including the ProPass™ Suture Passer, and other new shoulder instrumentation.

Orthopedic Surgeon Tomas Pevny, MD, of Valley View, Is the First in the Roaring Fork Valley to Offer iovera°, a New Option to Manage Knee Pain

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

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GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Valley View, the Roaring Fork Valley leader in healthcare technology, is pleased to announce that Orthopedic Surgeon Tomas Pevny, MD, is first in the region to offer iovera°, an FDA-approved, non-surgical, non-opioid osteoarthritis knee pain treatment that uses extreme cold to temporarily stop nerves from sending pain signals.

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Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting 32.5 million United States adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Osteoarthritis is caused by damage or breakdown of joint cartilage between bones, which may cause pain, stiffness, decreased range of motion and swelling.
Part of Valley View, ValleyOrtho is committed to being the trusted leader in innovative, quality-focused, comprehensive musculoskeletal care in Aspen, the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond.
ValleyOrtho also provides world-class orthopedic surgery at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs and the Valley View Surgery Center in Basalt.

Smith+Nephew announces commercial launch of its AETOS™ Shoulder System for anatomic and reverse shoulder replacement at AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

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Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology company, today announces full commercial availability of its AETOS Shoulder System in the US, along with 510(k) clearance for its use with ATLASPLAN◊ 3D Planning Software and Patient Specific Instrumentation for total shoulder arthroplasty.

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Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology company, today announces full commercial availability of its AETOS Shoulder System in the US, along with 510(k) clearance for its use with ATLASPLAN◊ 3D Planning Software and Patient Specific Instrumentation for total shoulder arthroplasty.
“I’m thrilled with the stem fixation of the implant that the AETOS Shoulder System provides and believe it will be a noticeable, positive improvement for my patients,” said Dr. Matthew Ramsey, Shoulder and Elbow Specialist at Rothman Orthopaedics.
It is the latest addition to Smith+Nephew’s expanding Upper Extremity portfolio and complements our market-leading Sports Medicine shoulder repair solutions to enable biological healing.
To learn more please visit www.smith-nephew.com/aetos or visit the Smith+Nephew booth (#5469) at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2024 Annual Meeting from February 12-16 in San Francisco, CA.

Medacta to Feature GMK SpheriKA and Innovative Personalized Solutions at AAOS 2024

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Monday, February 12, 2024

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“Improving patient outcomes with innovative and sustainable solutions is our highest priority at Medacta,” stated Francesco Siccardi, Chief Executive Officer of Medacta.

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“Improving patient outcomes with innovative and sustainable solutions is our highest priority at Medacta,” stated Francesco Siccardi, Chief Executive Officer of Medacta.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about GMK SpheriKA.
“I am excited for the opportunity to share the GMK SpheriKA technique with AAOS attendees,” said Stephen Howell, MD.
All Medacta products, including GMK SpheriKA and NextAR, are supported by the comprehensive, tailored educational offerings provided by the M.O.R.E.

NYU Langone Orthopedic Surgeons Present Latest Clinical Findings & Research at AAOS 2024

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Monday, February 12, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Experts from NYU Langone Orthopedics will present their latest clinical findings and research discoveries at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' (AAOS) 2024 Annual Meeting, February 12-16, in San Francisco.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Experts from NYU Langone Orthopedics will present their latest clinical findings and research discoveries at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' (AAOS) 2024 Annual Meeting, February 12-16, in San Francisco.
"This year's impressive group of presentations at the nation's premier orthopedic meeting is a testament to why NYU Langone Orthopedics endeavors to always deliver world-class care to our patients."
At this year's meeting, faculty of NYU Langone Orthopedics will present 39 posters, 31 e-posters, 34 papers, 31 videos, and 21 symposia, courses, specialty programs, and special sessions.
Surgeons at NYU Langone endeavored to determine short-term patient outcomes using these minimally invasive, precision-based technologies.

Vista Physical Therapy Opens New Outpatient Clinic in Denton

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Frisco, Texas, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vista Physical Therapy , a partner of Physical Rehabilitation Network (PRN) , has announced the grand opening of its third outpatient clinic in Denton, in collaboration with its joint venture partnership with Medical City Healthcare .

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Frisco, Texas, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vista Physical Therapy , a partner of Physical Rehabilitation Network (PRN) , has announced the grand opening of its third outpatient clinic in Denton, in collaboration with its joint venture partnership with Medical City Healthcare .
The Vista-Denton clinic offers comprehensive physical therapy services to patients of all ages, encompassing a diverse range of specialties.
Vista Physical Therapy’s Denton clinic proudly accepts most insurance plans and will work with patients to help them better understand the benefits of physical therapy and what will be covered by their insurance.
To schedule an appointment at the new Denton clinic, please visit the Vista Physical Therapy website .

Henry Schein Medical Champions Women Athletic Trainers During National Girls and Women in Sports Day 2024

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Henry Schein Medical, the U.S. medical business of Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), in collaboration with the National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association , is marking National Girls and Women in Sports Day today with this video recognizing the indispensable roles played by women athletic trainers in the world of sports.

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Henry Schein Medical, the U.S. medical business of Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), in collaboration with the National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association , is marking National Girls and Women in Sports Day today with this video recognizing the indispensable roles played by women athletic trainers in the world of sports.
Through a series of interviews, five women athletic trainers from the National Basketball Association (NBA) share how athletic trainers help ensure players reach peak performance on and off the court.
But there are significantly more male head athletic trainers in professional sports than women head athletic trainers.
The Company’s commitment to recognizing the excellence of these professionals aligns with our dedication to the future of athletic training.”
During National Girls and Women in Sports Day 2022, Henry Schein Medical highlighted women athletic trainers representing several professional football teams.