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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 10, 2007 

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 Hodge BioMotion Orthopaedics Expands Clinical Practice
and Announces Appointment of Spine Specialist 

(West Palm Beach, FL) - W. Andrew Hodge, MD and CEO of Hodge BioMotion Orthopaedics has announced the completion of the newly expanded offices for the full service medical practice specializing in Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation and the recent addition of a special emphasis in Spine and Neurology.

Located in the Victor Farris Building at 1411 North Flagler Drive, Suite 4900, and situated just north of the Good Samaritan Medical Center, the practice encompasses 4,000 square feet of state-of-the-art clinical space for the spine, bone and joint center.

To lead the private practice expansion into the specialized field of Spine related disorders, Hodge also announced the appointment of industry veteran and renowned orthopaedic spine surgeon Kingsley R. Chin, MD.

Formerly a Chief Spine Surgeon at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Chin completed his medical school and residency training in orthopaedic surgery with honors at Harvard University.  A graduate of Columbia College and the Columbia School of Engineering, Chin had a fellowship specializing in spinal surgery under the mentorship of renowned spine surgeon Dr. Henry H. Bohlman.

With special emphasis on minimally invasive spine surgery involving the cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral spine, Chin's leading edge devices and surgical techniques have been recognized through multiple published manuscripts and leading prestigious medical conferences throughout the world.

An internationally lauded clinician in bioengineering research and development, he holds several patents on spinal implants.  The MANTIS, Chin's most recent patented design currently being used in patients worldwide features a  percutaneous pedicle screw system for minimally invasive spine surgery.

According to Hodge, "The practice expansion in the heart of the Palm Beach County medical community and the recent recruitment of Dr. Chin are clear indications of our commitment to continue offering those affected with spine, bone and joint disorders a strong Orthopaedic Surgical Center of excellence here in South Florida."

W. Andrew Hodge, M.D., is a world-renowned Orthopaedic surgeon specializing in arthritis surgery and bioengineering research. Hodge holds several U.S. patents on orthopaedic implants and devices, such as the 3D (Data Driven Design) Knee (TM), a knee replacement with increased strength, motion and durability.  He has published more than 100 articles in medical journals and his accomplishments have been presented in Science Magazine and on CNN, the Discovery Channel and local, national and international televised news programs.

For more information on Hodge BioMotion Orthopaedics or to make an appointment please contact the West Palm Beach clinical practice at (561) 659-1715 or log onto the website via www.hodgebiomotion.com