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Bringing prices in line with those charged at cheaper ambulatory surgical centers could... ## [The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery | Two-Year Outcomes of MOBILITY Total Ankle Replacement](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/the-journal-of-bone-joint-surgery-two-year-outcomes-of-mobility-total-ankle-replacement) *on* April 23, 2014 Abstract Background: ## [House OKs bill to prevent cuts to Medicare doctors’ payments – SFGate](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/house-oks-bill-to-prevent-cuts-to-medicare-doctors-payments-sfgate) *on* March 31, 2014 ## [Trial Attorneys, Allies, File Signatures for Deceptive MICRA Lawsuit Initiative that will increase costs for Consumers and Tax Payers](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/trial-attorneys-allies-file-signatures-for-deceptive-micra-lawsuit-initiative-that-will-increase-costs-for-consumers-and-tax-payers) *on* March 26, 2014 TRIAL LAWYERS, ALLIES FILE SIGNATURES FOR MICRA LAWSUIT INITIATIVE THAT WILL HIKE COSTS FOR CA TAXPAYERS, HEALTH CONSUMERS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Monday, March 24, 2014 ## [Laser method for intraoperative evaluation of lower extremity alignment: comparison of a novel technique to CT and a conventional method – Online First – Springer](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/laser-method-for-intraoperative-evaluation-of-lower-extremity-alignment-comparison-of-a-novel-technique-to-ct-and-a-conventional-method-online-first-springer) *on* March 26, 2014 Abstract Introduction Accurate restoration of mechanical alignment is an important factor in reconstructive surgery of the lower extremity. Conventional intraoperative methods, such as using an electrocautery cable, provide only a momentary evaluation of alignment. In this study, we evaluated a... 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