18 new spine, orthopedic device launches & releases
Here are 18 orthopedic and spine device launches and releases. X-spine Systems launched a line of biologics to its product portfolio — Axograft DBM Putty; Axograft Cancellous Crushed Allograft;...
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Could big spine surgeries ever go outpatient? Some surgeons are already...
What do President and CEO of Surgical Care Affiliates Andrew Hayek, DISC Sports & Spine Center Founder Robert S. Bray Jr., MD, and Olympic athlete Lolo Jones have in common? They are all speaking...
View Article8 things for spine surgeons to know for Thursday — Oct. 23
Here are eight things for spinal surgeons to know for Oct. 23, 2014. Spinal paralysis reversed: Stem cell technique allows SCI patient to walk The medical team implanted harvested cells — known as...
View ArticleWhat is the best adult spondylolisthesis surgical technique? 5 key findings
An article published in Spine examines the optimum fusion technique for patients with adult spondylolisthesis. The researchers compared study results for posterolateral fusion, posterior lumbar...
View ArticleDr. Ed Mark donates $1M to Wiregrass Georgia Tech
Neurosurgeon Ed Mark, MD, and his wife are donating $1 million to The Health Sciences Program at Wiregrass Georgia Tech to grow the program, according to a WALB News report. This is the largest...
View ArticleZimmer net earnings up 7.9% ahead of Biomet acquisition completion — 10 points
Zimmer reported an increase in net sales over the previous quarter as the company waits to finalize its Biomet acquisition. "Looking to future quarters, we believe that our pending combination with...
View Article15 spine surgeons & specialists on the move
Here are 15 spine surgeons and specialists who joined new groups and received promotions over the past few months. Neurosurgeon Wade Ceola, MD, plans to join High Mountain Brain and Spinal Surgery...
View ArticleStryker, Medtronic, Aurora Spine & more — 11 key notes
Here are 11 key notes on spine and orthopedic device companies. Aesculap launched the Plasmafit Pro Acetabular System with Vitelene Liner. Aurora Spine signed a worldwide distribution and...
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Non-fusion technology? Genetics? 3D printing? What's the next big clinical...
This year has seen a number of spine surgery "firsts" which could potentially change the industry as we know it. Five spine surgeons discuss these innovations as well as what they see as the next big...
View Article10 statistics & facts on spine and neurosurgeon pay
According to PROFILES The Online Database of Graduating Physicians' 2013-2014 Physician Salary Survey, orthopedic surgeons have the top earnings among physician specialists. Here are 10 statistics,...
View ArticleGlobus Medical sales up 9.9%, researching robotics: 11 things to know
Globus Medical reported a worldwide sales increase for the third quarter of 2014. Here are 11 key facts from the financial report: 1. Worldwide sales were $117.8 million, a 9.9 percent increase over...
View Article10 key concepts from Smith & Nephew's financial report: How Syncera will grow
Smith & Nephew reported third quarter financial results, with both revenue and trading profit up 3 percent. Here are 10 things to know about the financial report: 1. Revenue reached $1.1 billion...
View ArticleBlue Belt Technologies secures up to $40M of Capital: 4 things to know
Blue Belt Technologies closed a senior secured term loan from CR Group. Here are four things to know: 1. The loan is for up to $40 million of capital. 2. The company plans to use the funds to...
View ArticleAurora Spine announces 1st Israeli implantation of ZIP ULTRA MIS interspinous...
Aurora Spine's ZIP ULTRA Minimally Invasive interspinous device has been implanted for the first time in Israel. Multiple surgeries have now been performed at the Herzliya Medical Center by Prof....
View ArticleMazor Robotics, K2M, Wright Medical Group & more — 17 key notes
Here are 17 key notes on spine and orthopedic device companies. Aurora Spine entered into a national contract with MedAssets. Bacterin released two new products for use in spinal procedures — 3Demin...
View ArticleZimmer Biomet names new leaders
Zimmer announced a new leadership team and organizational structure that will go into effect when their merger with Biomet is final. "Our two companies will be stronger together, and that is proven by...
View ArticleNuVasive's 3Q revenue up 12.3%: 10 things to know
NuVasive announced third quarter financial results and increased full year guidance. Here are 10 things to know about the company's financial report: 1. Revenue increased 12.3 percent to $189.9...
View ArticleAlphatec Spine 3Q revenue up 2%: 10 key concepts
Alphatec Spine reported a slight increase in consolidated net revenue and United States net revenue during the third quarter financial report. Here are 10 things to know about the company's financial...
View ArticleThe biggest challenge facing orthopedic surgeons for 2015: 11 surgeons respond
There are many distinct challenges for orthopedic surgeons next year, including implant costs, healthcare reform implementation and reimbursement rates. Eleven orthopedic surgeons and industry...
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What is the most important issue facing spine surgeons in 2015?
Twelve spine surgeons discuss the biggest challenges and issues for spine surgery next year. Responses are edited for clarity and length. If you would like to respond to this article or contribute...
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