A new study of statewide charges for various medical procedures suggests that consumers should compare surgical prices in much the same way that they shop for homes, cars and other large-ticket expenditures.
Read More
By:
Staff and wire report
04/10/12 10:43 PM
The news just keeps getting worse for Joey Devine.
The A’s right-hander will miss the entire 2012 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on Tuesday, the second time in his career he’s been forced to have the procedure. The recovery process is expected to take 12-18 months.
Read More
By:
Tom Gibbons
03/20/12 10:32 PM
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Last year, the talk surrounding Pablo Sandoval was how much better he looked.This year, it’s about how much better he sees.Sandoval underwent laser surgery on his left eye in November. Comfort was his main motivation, but there was another benefit.“I am seeing the ball better,” he said. “I see everything better. Everything is clearer.”
Read More
URL: http://www.sfexaminer.com/topics/surgery?quicktabs_1=0&quicktabs_6=0