Crowdfunding for spine technology? Meet the company with a spine device...
Canton, Ohio-based Apollo Implants is seeking funding from two crowdfunding sources to pursue its new technology for minimally invasive spine surgery. The new procedure injects nano-polymer into the...
View ArticleWright Medical losses stack up: 10 key 2Q financial report concepts
Wright Medical Group reported second quarter losses at $24 million, or $0.48 per share. Here are 10 key concepts from Wright Medical's financial report: 1. The net loss was a broader than the Zack's...
View ArticleOrthofix delays 2Q financial report release, expects $101.3M in sales
Orthofix delayed its second quarter financial report release to spend additional time evaluating items related to entries in the previous restatement of the first quarter's financial results. "While...
View ArticleJoint replacement pain management — new trends, techniques
Future demand for hip and knee surgery will drive innovation in the future. Over the next 20 years, there is a projected 400 percent to 600 percent growth in these joint replacement procedures, and...
View Article10 things to know about Integra LifeScience's 2Q financial report
Integra LifeSciences reported second quarter financial results, with huge growth in the neurosurgery business. Here are 10 key points from the financial report: 1. Total revenue reached $231.4...
View Article5 things to know about lumbar spine surgery pain, function scores
A study published in the August issue of Spine examines the relationship between pain improvement and physical function and disability improvement for one year after lumbar spine surgery. There...
View ArticleDr. Frank Cammisa advises NY Giant David Wilson — 5 things to know
Hospital for Special Surgery's chief of spine service Frank Cammisa, MD, advised New York Giants running back David Wilson after he experienced adverse symptoms from a neck injury, according to a My...
View ArticleGlobus Medical 2Q sales up 6.1%: 6 key concepts
Globus Medical reported second quarter financial results, with worldwide sales up 6.1 percent over the same period last year. Here are six things to know about the Globus Medical financial report:...
View ArticleDr. Robert Watkins performs spine surgery on Red Sox's Shane Victorino
Spine surgeon Robert Watkins, MD, will perform surgery on Boston Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino, according to a Star Advertiser report. Mr. Victorino is a right fielder for the Red Sox who...
View Article10 trends in orthopedic trauma narcotic use, physician shopping
The August 2014 edition of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery includes a study on the postoperative narcotic use and physician shopping among orthopedic trauma patients and trends to watch in the...
View Article8 things for spine surgeons to know for Thursday — Aug. 7
Here are eight things for spinal surgeons to know for Aug. 7, 2014. Surgery Partners-Symbion deal to include $5.82M Honolulu Spine Center As a part of the larger $792 million acquisition of Symbion,...
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Good news for spine surgery: 4 surgeons on positive trends
Four spine surgeons discuss what they see as the most positive trends and advancements in spine surgery. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to spine surgeons around the country...
View Article12 key lateral spine surgery studies
Here are 12 studies on lateral spine surgery examining clinical and cost-effectiveness of the procedure. Findings on whether eXtreme lateral interbody fusion spine surgery is effective XLIF can be...
View ArticleK2M 2Q revenue up 18.4%: 10 things to know
K2M reported second quarter financial results, with revenue up 18.4 percent over the same period last year. "We remain focused on increasing our share of the $2.6 billion global complex spine and...
View ArticleNuVasive CFO cashes in: 4k shares sold in $148k transaction
NuVasive company continues to make strategic moves toward its goal of reaching $1 billion in revenue. When the company hits that goal, they'll be in the number two position in the spine market. At the...
View Article10 observations on deep surgical site infection for growing-rod scoliosis...
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery published a study analyzing deep surgical site infection in patients with growing-rod treatment for early-onset scoliosis. The researchers examined 379 patients...
View ArticleHospital for Special Surgery to open Connecticut office
Hospital for Special Surgery is planning a new office in Stamford, Conn., with renovations to the new space already under way. New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery was founded in 1863...
View ArticleLDR 2Q revenue up 30.7%, new strategic investments revealed: 11 things to know
LDR reported total revenue increased in the second quarter of 2014, up over the same period last year. Here are 11 takeaways from the financial report: 1. Second quarter total revenue was up...
View Article10 orthopedic surgeons making headlines this week — August 8, 2014
Here are 10 orthopedic surgeons in the news this week. Christopher M. Johnson, MD, joined the Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Center at Pinehurst (N.C.) Surgical Clinic. North Arkansas Regional...
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University of New Mexico names Dr. Anthony Yeung 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award
Anthony Yeung, MD, received the 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of New Mexico. The award recognizes alumni who have made significant contributions to society and honored the UNM...
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