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A letter from the editor

Chiropractic Economics

GLORIA N. HALL | Editor-in-Chief Integrated practices are a hot topic right now, but more than the latest healthcare trend. This mode of practicing is truly revolutionizing the way patients tackle pain, heal from injuries and deal with chronic conditions by combining the best of chiropractic care with elements of traditional medical practice. Welcome to Issue 4 of Chiropractic Economics, which takes a look inside chiropractic specialties.

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Labeling food with the physical activity required to burn off calories

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

A trial at English secondary schools of alternative food labelingwhich displayed the number of minutes of physical activity needed to burn off caloriesreduced the purchase of sugary foods by a small amount, new research has found.

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Rough Cuts – Pre 2025 AAOS

Orthopedics This Week

Whats fascinating about healthcare pricing isnt just that its unfair. Dutch Rojas The post Rough Cuts Pre 2025 AAOS appeared first on Orthopedics This Week.

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The importance of risk assessments

Physicians Practice

Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, explains why risk assessments are so important for medical practices.

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Food and Drug Administration Allows Compassionate Use for the Reverse Hip Replacement System

OrthoSpineNews

Compassionate Use May Provide Better Hip Replacement Option for Patients with Spinal Fusion and/or Spinal Pelvic Disorder BOCA RATON, FL March 6, 2025 /OrthoSpineNews/ — Hip Innovation Technology , LLC (HIT), a medical device company developing innovative orthopedic device solutions to advance the quality of life and quality of care for patients, is announcing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Reverse Hip Replacement System (Reverse HRS) for Compassionate Use in a pat

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8 tips for hiring members of Gen Z

Physicians Practice

Discover how Gen Zs emphasis on mental health, digital fluency, and flexibility compares to Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Millennialsand what it means for building a thriving, multigenerational healthcare workforce.

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Exactech Debuts New Implant Technology with First-to-Market GPS Navigation for Ankle Surgery

OrthoSpineNews

Exactech announces the first successful surgeries using GPS, the worlds first navigation system for ankle surgery, along with its new 3D-printed ankle tibial implants. This powerful combination of cutting-edge technology and advanced implant design enhances surgical precision and flexibility, empowering surgeons in the operating room. GAINESVILLE, Fla.,March 6, 2025/PRNewswire/ — Exactech , a global medical technology leader, announced first surgeries using its new Vantage Ankle 3D and 3

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How soccer players' fingers and height can predict their exercise performance

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

With the 2025 Euros just a few months away, attention continues to grow around women's soccer. Now new research involving Swansea University is focusing on female professional soccer players and the levels of lactate they produce during exercise.

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CPT Code 97016 Simplified: A Step-by-Step Guide for Acupuncturists

zHealth

Explore best practices for billing CPT Code 97016 in acupuncture, including accurate documentation, insurance verification, & compliance for better reimbursement. The post CPT Code 97016 Simplified: A Step-by-Step Guide for Acupuncturists appeared first on Best Cloud-Based Chiropractic Practice Management Software.

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The Gospel of Fitness: A Conversation About Fitness, Faith, & Aging Gracefully With Steve McKinney

Rocket Chiro

In this episode of the Rocket Chiropractic Podcast, Dr. Jerry Kennedy sits down with Steve McKinney, author of The Gospel of Fitness: A Rational Approach to Aging Gracefully. Steve shares insights from his book, his philosophy on fitness, and why strength training, walking, and a balanced diet are the keys to long-term health. They also discuss Steves background in personal training, jiu-jitsu, and his experience as a pastor.

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First Use of LinkSymphoKnee with the TMINI® Miniature Robotic System

OrthoSpineNews

FREMONT, Calif.,March 6, 2025/PRNewswire/ — THINK Surgical, Inc., an innovator in the field of orthopedic surgical robots, today announced the successful first use ofWaldemar Link’s(LINK) LinkSymphoKnee utilizing THINK Surgical’s TMINI Miniature Robotic System by Dr.Mark E. Gittinsat New Albany Surgery Center inNew Albany, Ohio. LinkSymphoKnee’s comprehensive platform provides multiple bearing surface philosophies and proprietary implant coatings to meet the unique clini

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How Technology Can Help Chiropractors Scale Family-Based Practices

CLA

Lets talk growth. If youre running a family-based chiropractic practice, you already know the challengeskeeping patients engaged, educating parents, and managing a wide range of needs from newborns to grandparents. Scaling your practice isnt just about adding more appointments to your schedule; its about working smarter, not harder. Thats where technology comes in.

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Cox Technic inventor ​James Cox, DC, passes at age 84

Chiropractic Economics

James M. Cox, DC, DACBR, FICC, HonDLitt, DIANM(H) James M. Cox, DC, DACBR, FICC, HonDLitt, DIANM(H), a pioneering figure in the field of chiropractic medicine, passed away on March 3, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on September 11, 1940, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Cox dedicated his life to advancing spinal health and alleviating pain for countless patients. “The chiropractic industry has lost a true icon,” said Nick Doyle, area president of Gallagher, publisher of Chiropractic Economics.

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The Food and Drug Administration Allows Compassionate Use for the Reverse Hip Replacement System

OrthoSpineNews

OrthoSpineNews – March 6, 2025 – In a major step forward for orthopedic innovation, the FDA has approved the compassionate use of Hip Innovation Technologys (HIT) Reverse Hip Replacement System (Reverse HRS) for a patient with spinal fusion. This decision not only underscores the growing need for specialized solutions in hip arthroplasty and represents a potential breakthrough for high-risk hip replacement patients.

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AAHKS Spring Meeting Presents Leading Experts of Arthroplasty

Orthopedics This Week

Each spring the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) offers arthroplasty surgeons a more intimate meeting to get their most burning questions answered by world class experts. This years spring meeting will be held May 1-3, 2025, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Jonathan Vigdorchik, M.D., program chair and hip and knee surgeon with the Hospital […] The post AAHKS Spring Meeting Presents Leading Experts of Arthroplasty appeared first on Orthopedics This Week.

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HSS Study: These Solutions Shine in Removing TKA Biofilm

Orthopedics This Week

Researchers from Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and Weill Cornell Medical College in New York have found that one particular antiseptic solution has topped the list in terms of effectiveness against methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli biofilms. Their work, Not All Antiseptic Solutions Are Equivalent in Removing Biofilm: A Comparison Across Different Orthopaedic Surfaces, […] The post HSS Study: These Solutions Shine in Removing TKA Biofilm appeared first on

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Adipose Tissue Bone Graft Performs Well in Initial Test

Orthopedics This Week

A novel adipose tissue derived bone graft, tentatively named NVDZ3, has performed well in its initial test, a single-arm, open-label first-in-human proof-of-concept study in adults with distal radius fractures. NVDX3 is a three-dimensional (3D) osteogenic graft derived from autologous adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells (ASCs) combined with hydroxyapatite/beta-tricalcium phosphate (HA/TCP) particles.

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Birth Tissues Put to a High Energy Trauma Test

Orthopedics This Week

A small study from a single site put allograft birth tissues to a notably challenging testtreating high energy (auto accident, explosion or gunshot) injuries where the bone and tissue damage is extensive, complex, and the incidence rate of infection or revision surgeries is above average. Allograft birth tissues deliver soft tissue coverage and a cocktail […] The post Birth Tissues Put to a High Energy Trauma Test appeared first on Orthopedics This Week.

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