5 things to know about ACDF complications by patient age
What age groups are at increased risk of complications after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion?
View Article10 trends in the bone grafts market
A new report from Persistence Market Research examines the bone grafts market and forecast through 2020.
View ArticleCatholic health organization purchases spine surgery robotic guidance system:...
A Catholic health organizations purchased Mazor's Renaissance system for robotic guidance during spine surgery.
View ArticleHealthcare spending slow-down: What it means for spine surgeons
It's no secret among spine surgeons that patients with high deductible insurance plans wait longer to have elective procedures. The problem is, more patients now have high deductible plans and the...
View ArticleMedtronic-Covidien merger surges ahead: Chinese Ministry of Commerce clears...
Medtronic announced that the Chinese Ministry of Commerce has cleared its proposed acquisition of Covidien, according to a MarketWatch report.
View ArticlePromising new drug allows paralyzed rats to regain some functions, study shows
The use of a new drug has allowed researchers to activate the paralyzed muscles of disabled rats, according to a report by The Independent.
View ArticleWhich law regulating the spine industry would spine surgeons change?
Three spine surgeons discuss which spine industry regulation they would change and why.
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Public healthcare policy 101 for spine surgeons — What to know for 2015
Politics and public policy has long had an impact on healthcare, which has only become more significant since the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was implemented. Many physicians and medical...
View ArticleDePuy Synthes Spine receives FDA clearance for thoracic insufficiency...
DePuy Synthes Spine announced its VEPTR/VEPTR II Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib Devices received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
View ArticleSymmetry shareholders approve merger, OEM business sale — 5 things to know
Symmetry Medical shareholders approved the sale of the company's OEM business and separation of Symmetry Surgical, which was previously announced.
View Article6 trends in the orthopedic biomaterials market
A new iData Research report examines leading trends in the orthopedic biomaterials market.
View ArticleNot all spine databases are created equal: 5 key concepts
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery published a study examining the variation in data collection methods and how they impact study results for lumbar spinal fusion procedures.
View Article10 spine surgeons, neurosurgeons making the news this week — Dec. 5
Here are 10 spine surgeons and specialists who were in the news over the past week.
View Article50 things to know about spine device markets — What to expect in the next 5...
Here are 50 updates with regard to spine and orthopedic device markets.
View ArticleMedtronic, Aurora Spine, DePuy Synthes Spine & more — 17 key notes
Here are 17 key notes on spine and orthopedic device companies.
View Article25 payer issues for spine surgeons
Here are 25 key points on insurance companies, payer rates, spine-specific payer updates and trends related to payer policy to know heading into next year.
View Article5 key concepts on Amedica's $13M IPO close
Amedica has closed its underwritten public offering that began on Nov. 26, 2014.
View ArticleOrthopedic vs. neurological residency: Which prepares more for spine surgery?...
A study published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery examines the spine procedures performed during orthopedic and neurological surgery residency training to find the variability.
View Article6 things to know about the North American intraoperative neuromonitoring,...
The North American intraoperative neuromonitoring market is expected to grow over the next four years, according to a ReportsNReports analysis.
View ArticleTrina Solar acquires Shuntai Leasing — 5 quick facts
Photovoltanic modules, solutions and services company Trina Solar acquired a 28 percent stake in Shuntai Leasing.
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