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…
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Why the Orthopedic Emergency Department at Athens Orthopedics is the best place for urgent care
Athens orthopedics has been ranked the best orthopedist in the world by the World Health Organization (WHO) for emergency care.It has been named the most innovative in its field in its past 10 years.The health service, which was opened in 2005, has been awarded more than $3 billion in grants, contracts and private investment in…
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,…
