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How do your patients define success? Probably differently than you do
Most spine surgeons would say a successful surgery looks like this: lower postoperative pain scores, increased functional scores and images show a solid fusion; the patient isn't readmitted to the...
View Article"We looked at all our options"— Baxano Surgical President and CEO on Chapter...
Baxano Surgical filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last month.
View Article5 key trends on spinal fusion BMP use after 2008
A new study published in The Spine Journal examines the recombinant bone morphogenetic protein-2 use in spinal fusions for degenerative disc disease through 2012.
View Article3D Expandable FLXfit Cage distribution agreement: Building for the future
Expanding Orthopedics closed the first distribution agreement for the three-dimensional Expandable FLXfit Cage.
View ArticleMiMedx increases 2015 revenue projections by at least 50% — 5 key updates
MiMedx is optimistic about next year, and already raised preliminary expectations for quarterly revenue and profit beginning in 2015.
View ArticleStock report: 6 spine, orthopedic device company updates
Here are six updates for medical device companies focused on spine and orthopedic procedures.
View ArticleThe future of big orthopedic device companies: Boom or bust?
Six orthopedic industry thought leaders predict what the future holds for big orthopedic device companies.
View Article5 points on adjacent segment disease after cervical spine surgery
A new study published in Spine examines adjacent segment disease after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.
View ArticlePEEK-OPTIMA HA Enhanced implantable polymer gets 1st CE mark
The first implant made from PEEK-OPTIMA HA Enhanced implantable polymer received the CE mark of approval.
View Article4 spine, neurosurgery practice expansions
Here are four spine and neurosurgery practices that expanded recently.
View Article8 board members for the Scoliosis Research Society 2014-2015
The Scoliosis Research Society named the 2014 to 2015 board of director members, according to an AAOS Now report.
View ArticleSpine surgery for 'Generation Me': Will customization lead to better outcomes?
The move toward customization is cultural for "Generation Me"; people want personalized hand towels, tailored clothes and cocktails at their wedding reception designed to match the bride and grooms'...
View Article8 things for spine surgeons to know for Thursday — Dec. 18
Here are eight things for spinal surgeons to know for Dec. 18, 2014.
View ArticleAmedica's 2014 revenue to hit $22M to $24M — 6 things to know
Amedica released preliminary fourth quarter and full year 2014 financial report results.
View Article7 key points on XLIF outcomes, cage settling
A study published in Spine examines the radiographic and clinical evaluation of patients undergoing extreme lateral interbody fusion to examine the impact cage size and instrument type has on outcomes...
View ArticleBeyond surgical technique: How compassion can make or break a spine surgeon's...
Nine spine surgeons discuss the most important qualities that spine patients are looking for in their physicians.
View Article34 orthopedic, spine devices receive FDA 510(k) clearance in November
The Food and Drug Administration cleared 34 orthopedic- and spine-related devices in November.
View ArticleDo orthopedic device registries work?
The International Consortium of Orthopedic Registries data shows how important the unique device identification implementation has been to medical device post-market surveillance to identify issues...
View Article10 findings on freehand accuracy in thoracolumbosacral spine surgery
Many surgeons use the freehand technique for pedicle screw placement, but how accurate is it in the thoracolumbosacral spine?
View Article5 observations on the cervical disc surgery market
A new report on the cervical disc surgery market shows how the procedure could evolve worldwide over the next five years.
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