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…
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Why the US may need more doctors with specialty in orthopedic surgery
The number of orthopedists in the US is rising, but not by enough to meet demand.According to data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are nearly 2.2 million people with orthopedical surgeries in the country, a 5% increase from last year.The bureau projects that demand for the specialty will continue to grow.“The number…
South Texas orthopedic emergency room receives $3 million from Baylor University
RICHMOND, Va.— South Texas orthopaedic emergency rooms received $3.8 million from the University of Texas at Austin for a $1.8 billion program to expand its orthopedical surgery department.The university said the funding was for two orthopedist-led programs that work to reduce hospital wait times.The orthopedists work in four hospitals: the University Hospital, Baylor Medical Center,…
