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Nuts and Bolts of Sales Management: How to Build a High-Velocity Sales Organization by John Treace

Treace’s Tricks to High Velocity Sales
Robin Young • Fri, Feb 3rd, 2012

 

Want to know the secrets of one of the greatest of all medical product sales managers? We did. So we read John Treace’s Nuts and Bolts. There are plenty of sales management books available but this is one of the best. Why? Think 30 years of medical sales management experience in a fast, practical read.

Pre (a&b) and post operative (c&d) photographs and x-rays of a 22 y/o girl with an 89 degree scoliosis.

Heroes Among Us
Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. • Wed, Feb 1st, 2012

 

All around the world, orthopedists give their time for free. One of these surgeons is Dr. Vincent Arlet, Chief of Orthopaedic Spine Services at the University of Pennsylvania, who travels to Trinidad several times a year to help Dr. David Toby, the only spinal deformity surgeon on the island. Together they handle massive spinal curves of 90 degrees or more. Read their story.

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On (and Off) the Record
Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. • Mon, Jan 30th, 2012

 

“70% of Stiff Shoulders Have Sugar Issue” says Dr. John Kelly….Shortage of Orthopedic Surgeons? New studies say YES…Are surgeons being punished for innovation –but rewarded for efficiency? … Mike Zafirovski, John Murphy Join DJO…and more.

Dr. John Kostuik, Eric and Lane Major

Kostuik Plus Two Majors – K2M
Robin Young • Mon, Jan 16th, 2012

 

K2M, already one of the most successful spine start-ups in history, added more than 100 employees in the last 12 months and sharply accelerated new product introductions. This week we unlock the secret to K2M’s ability to grow in an otherwise stagnant industry.

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On (and Off) the Record
Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. • Sun, Jan 15th, 2012

 

Has Dr. Javad Parvizi found THE solution for infection detection?…Applicant boom at HSS (and elsewhere)…James Lightman New VP at Wright…Are there surprises in store for young orthopedists flocking to hospital employment?…and more.

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Top Ten OTW Stories of 2011
Walter Eisner • Wed, Jan 4th, 2012

 

Which stories were the most read on the pages of OTW in 2011? The birth of an orthopedic superpower, the death of a young engineer, dangerous accusations of clinical bias, disruptions, mutiny and the reflections of an inventive genius made the list. See which stories our readers picked.

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No Spine Care for Congress?
Robin Young • Tue, Jan 3rd, 2012
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A veteran surgeon urged his colleagues around the U.S. to electively NOT treat attorneys, employees of MCO’s or Medicare, government officials, Congress, the Supreme Court, President or bureaucrats or their families for one year effective January 1st. Why is this highly rated clinician so upset? We have the answers here.