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Reigning in costs: 3 spine surgeons discuss their most effective initiatives
Three spine surgeons discuss strategies they have implemented to reduce costs at their medical practices. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to spine surgeons around the country...
View ArticlePolyurethane: Promising for spinal devices? — 4 observations
An article published in The Spine Journal examines polyurethane materials use in spine surgery. The study authors conducted a systematic review of information from all sources concerning polyurethane...
View ArticleCervical spine surgery outcomes: 5 findings on racial differences
A study recently published in Spine examined the complications and mortality rate for cervical spine surgery patients and compared the rates between different racial groups. Study authors...
View ArticleGabelli starts covering Globus Medical with "buy" rating
Gabelli will now cover Globus Medical, a spine-focused medical device company, according to a WKRB News & Analysis report. Gabelli initiated coverage on Tuesday and set Globus' target as $30...
View Article10 orthopedic surgeons making headlines this week — Aug. 22
Here are 10 orthopedic surgeons who were in the news this week. Neal ElAttrache, MD, a sports medicine physician at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, performed knee surgery on Cleveland...
View ArticleSymmetry Medical upgrade: Zacks says "outperform"— 5 things to know
A new Zacks report upgrades Symmetry Medical to an "outperform" rating, according to an InterCooler report. Here are five things to know about the upgrade: 1. Previously, the company had a "neutral"...
View ArticleDr. Chibuikem Akammonu joins FLH Medical
Orthopedic spine surgeon Chibuikem Akamnonu, MD, joined FLH Medical, P.C. Orthopedic Surgery in Geneva, N.Y., according to a Finger Lakes Times report. He earned his medical degree at Columbia...
View ArticleChina's "wild west" orthopedic device market: 12 things to know
The China orthopedic industry is expected to grow through 2017, according to a Research in China report. The Chinese orthopedic instrument market grew 19.2 percent from 2009 to 2013 due to an...
View ArticleAnother victory for MIS SI joint fusion — Priority Health to cover
Priority Health (Michigan) updated its Lumbar Fusion Medical Policy to cover for SI-BONE's minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion procedure. The procedure may now be considered medically necessary...
View Article10 spine surgeons making headlines this week — Aug. 22
Here are 10 spine surgeons and specialists in the news this week. Chief of pediatric spine and scoliosis service at Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of NY-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical...
View ArticleWhat is a spine surgeon's responsibility for patient-centric care? 5 key...
Quality has always been extremely important in healthcare, but the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act refocused providers toward data-driven results. New catch words like "patient-centered...
View Article4 new spine, orthopedic device launches & releases
Here are four new medical device updates for spine and orthopedic procedures. Aesculap Implant Systems made the S4 Element MIS System available for posterior lumbar pedicle screw fixation systems for...
View ArticleDr. George Martin performs 200th spine surgery with Renaissance Guidance System
George Martin, MD, a spine surgeon at Foundation Surgical Hospital of El Paso performed his 200th minimally invasive spine surgery using the Mazor Robotics Renaissance Guidance System. The Renaissance...
View ArticleDr. Adebunkola Onibokun opens San Jose Neurospine
Adebukola Onibokun, MD, recently opened a new spine center in San Jose, Calif. San Jose Neurospine is focused on minimally invasive spine surgery, disc replacement and second opinion spine surgery....
View ArticleDr. Christopher Yeung performs spine surgery on Rockies pitcher Brett Anderson
Christopher Yeung, MD, of Desert Institute for Spine Care performed spine surgery on Colorado Rockies pitcher Brett Anderson, according to a Denver Post report. Mr. Anderson has a bulging disc, which...
View ArticleCan preoperative serum albumin level predict spinal fusion complications? 4...
An article published in Spine examines preoperative serum albumin levels as a predictor of postoperative spinal fusion complications. The article examined 136 consecutive spinal fusion patients at...
View Article8 predictions on the advanced orthopedic technologies market through 2019
The BCC Research released a new report on the advanced orthopedic technologies market. Here are eight predictions from the report: • The global market for advanced orthopedics grew from $35.3...
View ArticleAnother preseason spinal injury — Drs. Dan Cooper, Andrew Dossett to Cowboys'...
Spine surgeons in Texas examined Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeVonte Holloman after he incurred a preseason neck injury and advised against returning to play, according to a Dallas News report....
View ArticleMassachusetts Healthcare Reform — What happened to orthopedic trauma
Massachusetts Healthcare Reform, instated in 2006, was the model for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, signed into law in 2010. While there are clear differences between the two, the...
View Article50 things to know about spine surgery radiation exposure
Here are 50key points on radiation exposure during spine surgery from studies and expert articles on the topic. C-arm fluoroscopy vs. portable X-ray or CT [Study published in The Spine Journal] 1....
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