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Dr. Byrd pioneered the technique for performing arthroscopic surgery on the hip. He designed and developed instruments that are now commonly employed for this operation. Patients travel from all over the world to benefit from his expertise. Dr. Byrd authored several textbooks on hip arthroscopy, representing the leading work on this subject, and has published numerous chapters and scientific articles. In addition, Dr. Byrd trains other orthopaedic surgeons at courses throughout this country and the world. Dr. Byrd developed a coding system for this procedure now used by the American Medical Association. This innovation increased insurance companies’ awareness of the importance of this technique and the procedure is now widely available to the general population due to its acceptance and coverage by the insurance carriers. |
