MedTech Receive CE Mark for Robotic Spinal Surgery System
Surgical technology company MedTech, based in Toulouse, France, has received CE approval to begin marketing its spinal surgery robot ROSA Spine in Europe, according to a 4-traders report. ROSA Spine...
View ArticleSingle-Level vs. Multilevel ACDFs: 4 Important Outcome Trends
A recent study published in The Spine Journal examines and describes national trends in revision rates, complications and readmission for patients undergoing single and multilevel anterior cervical...
View ArticleUNC School of Medicine Wins $6M CMS Grant for Better Back Care Program
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine has been awarded $6 million by CMS' Innovation Center for its Better Back Care program. The Better Back Care program will create a...
View Article20 Recent Spine-Focused Studies to Know
Here are 20 spine-focused studies to know published within the past month. Surgical method comparison 1. Comparison Between Pedicle Screws and Hybrid Instrumentation for Scoliosis Surgery 2. Comparison...
View Article8 Trends in Lumbar Foraminal Height for Healthy Patients
Researchers examined subject-based three-dimensional CT lumbar models for asymptomatic subjects to measure trends in foraminal height for the healthy spine and published their results in Spine. The...
View ArticleExpanding Orthopedics Receives FDA Clearance for 3D Expandable Interbody...
Expanding Orthopedics has received FDA clearance for its FLXfit. Here are three things to know about the company and its newly cleared device. 1. FLXfit is the world's first 3D expandable interbody...
View ArticleIncidence of VTE in Pediatric Spinal Fusion: 5 Key Observations
A study published in Spine examines the incidence of venous thromboembolic complications and pulmonary embolism in children undergoing spinal fusion surgery. Here are five things to know about the...
View Article5 Findings on Spinal Sarcoma Patients
A study recently published in The Spine Journal examines how spinal sarcoma is treated and the impact of en bloc or intralesional resection on patient outcomes. The researchers examined 25 sarcoma...
View Article5 Quick Findings From Bacterin's 2Q Preliminary Financial Report
Bacterin International announced second quarter preliminary unaudited financial results. Here are five key findings from the financial report: 1. Total net revenue for the second quarter is...
View ArticleStryker Receives Neutral Rating Amid "Strong Competition"— 5 Key Concepts
Stryker reported second quarter 2014 financial results earlier this month, and Zacks came out with a new research report on the company, according to a Digital Journal report. Here are five things to...
View Article20 Hospitals With New, Expanded Orthopedics Centers
Here are 20 hospitals and health systems that opened new orthopedic centers or significantly expanded orthopedic services over the past few months. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital broke...
View ArticleDiscogenic Low Back Pain: Is Nonoperative Treatment Really Better? 5 Things...
A study published in Spine examines nonoperative treatment for discogenic low back pain. The authors examined 11 randomized controlled trials investigated traction therapy, injections and ablative...
View ArticleAxiaLIF Saves $3.5k Compared to TLIF: 4 Points From Economic Analysis
The Journal of Managed Care Medicine recently accepted an economic analysis of minimally invasive spinal fusion using Baxano Surgical's AxiaLIF procedure for publication. Scott Parker, MD, director of...
View ArticleStryker CEO Kevin Lobo Becomes Board Chairman
Stryker appointed President and CEO Kevin A Lobo to Chairman of the Board. The new appointment went into effect yesterday. Stryker's Non-Executive Chairman William U. Parfet will assume the role of...
View ArticleShareholders Sue Medtronic Over Covidien Deal: 5 Key Concepts
Medtronic shareholders filed a lawsuit in early July at the Hennepin County District Court in opposition to the company's $42.9 billion acquisition of Covidien, according to an SC Times report....
View Article11 Recent Spine, Orthopedic Practice Openings & Expansions
Here are 11 spine and orthopedic practices that have expanded recently. The Spine & Pain Physicians Surgery Center opened in Smyrna, Tenn. Laser Spine Institute announced the company will open...
View Article10 New Spine Procedures Proposed for ASC Payable List
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released the 2015 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System Policy Changes and Payment Rates earlier...
View Article8 Things for Spine Surgeons to Know for Thursday — July 24
Here are eight things for spinal surgeons to know for July 24, 2014. 10 new spine procedures proposed for ASC payable listThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released the 2015 Hospital...
View ArticleBacterin, Medtronic, Stryker & More — 14 Key Notes
Here are 14 key notes on major spine and orthopedic device companies. Bacterin International announced second quarter preliminary unaudited financial results, and total net revenue for the second...
View Article7 Recent Study Findings on Spine, Orthopedic Devices
Here are findings from seven studies focused on spine or orthopedic medical devices. 1. Baxano Surgical's AxiaLIF procedure, a pre-sacral interbody fusion procedure, was compared to transforaminal...
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