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Dr. George Verghese, MDOrthopaedic Surgery Medicare: Not Enrolled in MedicarePractice Location: 555 W Court St, Suite 403, Kankakee, IL 60901 Phone: 815-802-8031 |
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AACN brings together over thousands of nurses for annual conference
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses brings together thousands of nurses this week in Boston at its annual National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition with the theme "Guided by Why."
USPI fourth quarter consolidated net revenues increase 3.5% to $154.2 million
United Surgical Partners International, Inc. today announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2010.
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Orthopedic Surgery: An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.