Benefits for Spinal Fusion: 5 Key Findings on TLIF vs. PSF
A study recently published in The Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques compares the benefits of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion and posterolateral spine fusion over two years. Researchers...
View Article5 Things to Know About K2M's IPO
In March 2014, K2M filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering. Today the company announced the price of it's initial public offering: $15 per share. In...
View Article"Bundled Payment Initiatives" at Becker's June Conference
Discuss bundled payment initiatives with Dr. Louis F. McIntyre at Becker's 12th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference + The Business of Spine. Register for the...
View ArticleDr. Aron Sereny: ASC Industry Leader to Know
Dr. Aron Sereny is the chief technical officer of AmkaiSolutions. Read more about him and other influential ASC leaders here.
View ArticleHow Can Hospitals Engage Patients in a World of Mobile Technology?
Dr. Richard Capps and Dr. Keith Griffin of Novant Health will lead a session on modern patient engagement at Becker's Hospital Review 5th Annual Meeting. The conference is less than a week...
View Article5 Things to Know About VTE After Spinal Fusion
Postoperative venous thromboembolic events after spine decompression and fusion are serious complications for patients. A new study published in the May 15 issue of Spine examines 357,926 patients who...
View ArticleISASS Best Clinical Paper on Disc Arthroplasty: 5 Things to Know
The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery awarded the Charles D. Ray Award for Best Clinical Paper to a study comparing one-level total disc replacement patients to anterior...
View Article5 Key Updates on Aurora Spine
Aurora Spine focuses on developing minimally invasive, regenerative spinal technologies. 1. Aurora Spine announced the appointment of Doug Johnson as regional vice president of sales for the Eastern...
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How Spine Surgeons Opening ASCs Will Impact Healthcare Delivery & Costs
Spine surgery historically has been a big open procedure requiring several recovery days in the hospital. These procedures were a huge undertaking for patients and physicians, and an expensive...
View ArticleNuVasive to Ring NASDAQ Bell: 5 Things to Know
NuVasive is a medical device company focused on developing minimally invasive spinal surgical products and procedures. The company features more than 90 products spanning lumbar, thoracic and cervical...
View ArticleE-Implant Session by Dr. Blair Rhode at Becker's June ASC Meeting
Dr. Blair Rhode of Orland Park Orthopedics Center for Sports Medicine will present a session called "E-Implant: Cloud Based RFID Inventory Management and Generic Orthopedic Implant Procurement" at...
View ArticlePOSNA Awards Dr. Daniel Sucato Memorial Award: 5 Things to Know
The Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America announced Daniel J. Sucato, MD, MS received the Memorial Award, according to an AAOS Now report. POSNA is a non-profit professional organization of...
View ArticleLast Day to Register for Becker's Hospital Review 5th Annual Meeting
Monday, May 12th is the final day to register for Becker's Hospital Review 5th Annual Meeting! Here are 11 things to know about the conference.
View ArticleImprove ASC Profitability: Tips from abeo
Here are 5 strategies to reduce ASC costs from Lori Steger of abeo.
View Article5 Notes on AANS Humanitarian Award Winner Dr. Anselmo Pineda
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons awarded the Humanitarian Award to Anselmo Pineda, MD, who is a professor of neurobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Pineda is...
View Article5 Things to Know About OrthoPediatrics
OrthoPediatrics is a provider of anatomically appropriate implants for children suffering from orthopedic conditions and injuries. Based in Warsaw, Ind., the company began in August 2006 and includes...
View Article5 Points on Sentinel Events in Lumbar Spine Surgery
A study recently published in Spine examined how sentinel events in lumbar spine surgery impacts the quality and cost of care. The study authors examined data from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample from...
View Article5 Things to Know About LDR's Q1 2014 Financial Results
LDR is a global medical device company, with headquarters in Troyes, France and Austin, Texas, focuses on designing and commercializing surgical technologies for the treatment of spinal disorder...
View ArticleMedicare Contractor Novitas Updates MIS SI Joint Fusion Coverage: 5 Trends
The Medicare Administrative Contractor Novitas Solutions removed minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion from non-coverage, according to an SI-BONE news release. The company will now cover MIS SI...
View Article25 Spine Devices Receive FDA 510(k) Clearance in April
The Food and Drug Administration granted 25 spine-related 510(k) clearances in April. 1. Innesis PEEK Cervical Cage from BK Meditech. 2. Coroent Small Interbody System from NuVasive. 3. Aleutian...
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