Reno orthodist, a former medical doctor in the United States, has died, according to a news report.The New York Post said Reno was 51.The Post said his death was announced on Tuesday.Reno began his medical career in 1990, working in a Manhattan hospital and at the New York University School of Medicine, the Post said.He…
Month: October 2021
Why You Should Care About Florida’s Rising Salary for Orthopedic Surgeons
When doctors are getting paid more for treating people with injuries, it’s a good thing.But for the people they treat, the salary is not as good as it should be.A new study by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) has found that the average salary for orthopedists in Florida, where the state is ranked…
When a surgeon’s hand falls off, a surgeon must get up
The most common problem when a surgeon falls on their leg is a traumatic fracture.If they do not have a medical emergency and are unable to get back up, the chance of their hand falling off is 1 in 300.“The chances are that it will not be as bad,” said Dr. John A. Ritchie, an…
Which is better for your knees?
In a world of orthopedic surgery, we tend to focus on how you’ll feel when you get back on your feet, but what if you can’t do that?And if you want to stay healthy for longer, what if the surgery won’t work?In this case, it’s a situation that’s called arthroscopic knee replacement.There are a lot…
North Texas pediatric ortho docs to begin transplant surgery after suffering traumatic brain injury
A North Texas orthopedist has had to give up his duties and work from home due to complications of a traumatic brain injuries.He is recovering at home and has been diagnosed with partial paralysis.He was scheduled to undergo an operation this weekend.The Austin American-Statesman reports that Dr. Richard Lee has had two spinal surgeries and…
When an orthopedist is out of his depth
The last time an orthodist in this part of the country was in a pinch was in 2010.At the time, I was a junior in college, and I was traveling with a group of students in the Columbia River Gorge.In my car, I had an orthotic that had just been purchased, and it had been…
Why are people still dying in the UK?
A man in Britain’s south-west is being treated for serious injuries after he was stabbed while waiting for his family to go to hospital.Chatham Orthopedics said the man was taken to hospital after the attack in the town of Newburn on Monday.A spokesman for the local coroner said the 31-year-old suffered serious injuries and is…
When it comes to knee injuries, ‘the last thing we want is another Knee’: Team USA coach
It’s a sentiment that seems to be shared by several teams across the country as they look to fill out their rosters heading into the Sochi Olympics.While the Winter Olympics are an important time to play hockey, it’s not all about the game, says Chris Rolfe, who works as a sports medicine specialist at the…
How I’m treating my daughter with an orthopedically challenged daughter
It’s a tough road, especially when you’re dealing with the most common condition in children: orthopedicism.But it’s the most challenging part of orthopedists’ jobs, especially for those who’re dealing not just with one child’s condition, but also with a variety of other conditions.“We don’t want to do a single treatment, we want to work with…
What you need to know about Desert Orthopedics Center
Posted September 06, 2018 07:01:55I’m in the middle of my third year as the CEO of Desert Orthopaedics Center, which opened its doors in December of 2016.In 2017, I was appointed to serve as the medical director for Desert Orthostatic’s Medical Division, which includes the department of orthopedies and sports medicine, orthopedist offices, rehabilitation and…
