8 things for spine surgeons to know for Thursday — Dec. 11
Here are eight things for spinal surgeons to know for Dec. 11, 2014.
View ArticleIlluminOss Medical gets 2 new patents — 5 quick facts
IlluminOss Medical was issued two new patents related to its internal bone fixation system.
View ArticleHow much do physicians pay per year for malpractice insurance?
Most physicians pay up to $7,000 per year for malpractice insurance, according to Physicians Practice's 2014 Physician Compensation Survey.
View ArticleTechnology paves the way: What are spine practices adding to improve operations?
Three spine surgeons discuss the latest technology they have incorporated in their practices and how it is helping them.
View Article7 key points on post-cervical disc replacement heterotopic ossification
A group of researchers investigated the development and progression of heterotopic ossification after cervical disc replacement and published their results in Spine.
View Article20 spine devices receive FDA 510(k) clearance in November
The Food and Drug Administration granted 20 spine-related device clearances in November.
View ArticleOrthogenRx gets $575k funding — 5 things to know
OrthogenRx received investor funding for new projects in the future, according to a report from The Intelligencer.
View ArticleWho will win China? Medical device companies seize opportunity
It's no secret that the Asia Pacific healthcare market is rapidly expanding, and orthopedic device companies want in. The top companies already have established footholds in China, making it the new...
View ArticleCMS Final Rule: 10 key concepts for physician pay
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released the Physician Fee Schedule final rule was released with several key changes for 2015, according to an AAOS Now report.
View Article11 spine, neurosurgeons making headlines this week — Dec. 12
Here are 11 spine and neurosurgeons who were in the news this past week.
View ArticleOutlook for cervical disc replacement: Rosy, with the right data
Next year is looking pretty good to spine device company LDR, known for their cervical disc replacement technology. The Mobi-C cervical disc is the only artificial disc approved by the Food and Drug...
View Article3D printed vertebrae round two: Another implanted in China
A second person in China has received 3D printed vertebrae in a first-of-its-kind surgery at Zhejiang University School of Medicine in China, according to a 3d Print report.
View ArticleMedtronic, Aurora Spine, DePuy Synthes Spine & more — 16 key notes
Here are 16 key notes on spine and orthopedic device companies.
View ArticleCervical disc replacement distribution agreement — SDRI signs with joimax: 5...
Spine device company joimax entered into a five year distribution agreement for SDRI's SYNERGY Cervical Disc in three European countries.
View ArticleRobot revolution? 70 spine surgeons using robotic systems
Is robotic technology becoming more common in spine surgery?
View ArticleK2M plans new $28M headquarters — 5 things to know
K2M is opening a new headquarters in Leesburg, Pa., according to an Augusta Free Press report.
View ArticleFDA delays VertiFlex's Superion Interspinous Spacer System vote meeting
VertiFlex announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has scheduled an Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Devices Advisory Panel meeting on Feb. 20, 2015 to discuss and vote on its premarket...
View ArticleSPORT vs. NSQIP: What the difference means for spine patient data
The Spine Journal published a report recently comparing the results from the SPORT lumbar disc herniation cohort with the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database to identify different...
View ArticleMedical device market to reach $361B this year — 6 key trends
Despite a challenging healthcare atmosphere, the demand for new medical innovation is growing and the medical device market is expected to grow significantly over the next three years, according to a...
View Article12 statistics on medical malpractice for orthopedic, neurosurgeons
Medical malpractice can have a huge negative impact on a surgeon's practice.
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