HCA Florida Highlands Hospital in Sebring has added Brian Burke, MD, to its orthopedic team.  Dr. Burke has more than 24 years of experience, including over 10 years in level 1 and 2 trauma centers.
Below is a list of five orthopedic surgeons who have made a positive impact on their organizations and the profession. Editor’s Note: This is not a list of top surgeons, but rather a list highlighting ...
An additional 3,500 knee replacement procedures were performed in Pennsylvania last year, mostly at outpatient centers, a new report from the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Council shows.
If you’re close to meeting your annual insurance deductible, your out-of-pocket costs could be significantly reduced.
As an orthopaedic surgeon, I spend most of my day helping people protect and preserve their joints. But over the years, I've learned that advice works only when practiced. I follow the same principles ...
Dear Eric: I just had my 93rd birthday, so have been on Medicare for some years. But I recently ran across something different. My newest doctor – a podiatrist – told me first that she would give me ...
A Cheshire mum who was told for six years that her neck and shoulder pain was nothing more than a trapped nerve from a collapsed vertebrae has revealed her devastating diagnosis. Mel Leverton had ...
When new mother Katelyn Bonacasa developed a bumpy red rash shortly after giving birth, she thought little of it. The spots cleared quickly after a dermatologist visit. But within weeks, far more ...
There are two main types of eye doctors: ophthalmologists and optometrists. Confused about which is which and who does what? Here's a look at how they're different. Ophthalmologists and optometrists ...
Sports-lover turned journalist, born and bred in Scotland, with a passion for football (soccer). He’s also a keen follower of NFL, NBA, golf and tennis, among others, and always has an eye on the ...
A bronchoscopy is a medical device that lets doctors look into your lungs and airways. The procedure uses a thin tube with a small camera and light at the end. The doctor inserts it through your nose ...
Lewis needs four appearances to get credit for his 20th season in the NFL, meaning he would need to be signed to the active roster at some point considering teams are allowed to elevate a player only ...