Study Group: Orthopedic Surgeons (US)
Council Members in this Study Group: 960
This study group may include physicians, care providers, and researchers specializing in internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, dermatology, emergency medicine, family medicine, neurology, obstetrics-gynecology, psychiatry, radiology, nursing, optometry, genetics, and mental health. It may also include experts knowledgeable on diagnostic labs, disease management, medical devices, long term care, surgery centers, health management, pharma, and biotechnology, among others.
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Leading Experts in this Study Group
- Samir Mehta
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - CC
Samir Mehta, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Previously, he was an Instructor at Harborview Medical Center and Orthopaedic Surgeon and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery in the Division of Orthopaedic...
- Alexander Bailey
Associate Spine Surgeon
Heartland Hand and Spine Orthopedic CenterAlexander Bailey, MD, is Medical Director of Heartland Spine & Specialty Hospital and a board certified Associate Spine Surgeon at the Heartland Hand & Spine Orthopedic Center in Kansas. Dr. Bailey practices at three area hospitals including a privately...
- Henry Bartoli
President and Chief Executive Officer
Hitachi Power Systems America, Ltd.Henry Bartoli is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Hitachi Power Systems America. He is responsible for all power related activities performed by Hitachi for the American market. His expertise includes coal fired and combined cycle power plants,...
- Rafael Levin
Spine Surgeon
COMPREHENSIVE SPINE CARE PARafael Levin, MD, is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon at Comprehensive Spine Care in New Jersey. Dr. Levin is an expert in lumbar and cervical disc replacements and minimally invasive decompression and fusion surgery. His clinical research...
- Renato Bosita
Spine Surgeon
TEXAS BACK INSTITUTE OPERATIONS, INC.Renato Bosita, MD, MBA, is a spine surgeon at Texas Back Institute. His areas of expertise include operative and non-operative treatment of spine problems, including sciatica, herniated disks, internal disk derangement, and spinal stenosis. He is well...
GLG NewsSM Analyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts(?)
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What's the big deal about "winning" Victory Pharma?
May 25, 2009
Analysis by: Gordon Hardy, Chief of Medical Staff ,Sciele wins Victory Pharma | www.bizjournals.com
I am a board certified orthopaedic surgeon in active clinical practice involved the operative and nonoperative treatment of arthritis and other joint related conditions. I am familiar with the Victory Pharma product line as it relates to orthopaedics. Essentially, their products are recycled pharmaceuticals with either dosage changes or slight product modifications.
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Joint Implants will always be needed
January 5, 2009
Analysis by: Giles Scuderi, Director, Orthopedic Surgeon,Medical devices not immune to recession worries | www.boston.com
This article highlights some of the concerns regarding the economy and utilization of surgical implants. While patients may defer total hip and knee surgery, they will ultimately undergo surgery for pain relief and restoration of function. The number of baby boomers with arthritis will increase the surgical volume. Insurance continues to cover the cost of surgery for the majority of patients.
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There is a need for a total joint registry in the United States
August 6, 2008
Analysis by: Giles Scuderi, Director, Orthopedic Surgeon,New York Times July 29, 2008 A call for warning system on artificial joints | www.nytimes.com
The AAOS has established the need for a total joint registry however there are financial and legal hurdles that must be overcome. The value of total joint registries have been realized in Europe and Australia with a significant reduction in the revision rate of implants. A joint registry can provide an early warning system on issues or problems related to a particular implant design or surgical technique. With the rising cost of healthcare, a registry in the United States can be a cost effective use of our limited healthcare resources. If the data can be delivered to the orthopedic community in a timely and understandable fashion, it should and will influence the surgeon's behavior and decision making such that patients and society are benefited.
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Push and Pull: Smart Marketing
June 18, 2007
Analysis by: Renato Bosita, Spine Surgeon,Eli Lilly: Drug Ads Influencing Patients | www.therapeuticsdaily.com
Advertising directly to the end users of medical devices and pharmaceuticals is effective in increasing awareness and demand for these products. Look at Viagra/Cialis for erectile dysfuction, Ambien/Lunesta for sleep, and even Celebrex for osteoarhtritis. Ad campaigns are successful because patients walk into their doctors' offices asking for these drugs. Likewise, in the device market, J&J and Stryker are using this pull strategy to increase awareness of and demand for total joint arthroplasty. The companies have also been effective in getting publicity through celebrity sponsors, such as Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. Integrated push and pull strategies for advertising just makes advertising sense. This model has been used in many non-medical arenas for many years. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the physician to recommend these drugs and devices appropriately for each patient and sometimes to tell the patient "No!"
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Evolution of Fluoroscopy: More Usage, Better Technology
June 8, 2007
Analysis by: Renato Bosita, Spine Surgeon,The Newest in Fluoroscopy Technology | www.dentalcompare.com
Fluoroscopy makes spine surgery safer, easier, and faster. It allows for real time images that show the postion of the spine and any impants that are placed. Younger surgeons tend to use this technology more than older ones. Fluoroscopy machines (esp. the GE OEC 9800 and 9900) produce images that are superior to machines from the previous generation. The machines themselves are of lower profile and not as cumbersome as before. Some even offer a CT-type software package. There are also more pain management doctors and procedures that require fluoroscopy.
Members in this Study Group include these company types:
- Academic Medical Center/Hospital or Clinic
- Office Based Private Practice or Clinic
- Non-Academic Community Hospital or Clinic
Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:
- Physician - Attending Physician
- Physician - Director
- Owner
- Partner
- President
- Physician - Division Head
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