North American Spine Society earns distinction from ACCME
The North American Spine Society has received an Accreditation with Commendation distinction from the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education for its ongoing efforts to offer first-rate...
View Article5 sports medicine physicians on the move
These sports medicine physicians have recently moved to other positions:
View ArticleIs Rand Paul anti-spine specialist?
Senator and likely presidential hopeful Rand Paul made comments minimizing back pain patients in a recent campaign speech, leading some to wonder whether he's "anti-spine."
View ArticleZimmer to expand operations in Ireland
Over the next five years, orthopedic device maker Zimmer plans to expand its operations in Ireland, according to a report by Independent newspapers, a group of newspapers in Ireland.
View ArticleNuVasive, Stryker, Amedica & more — 17 key notes
Here are 17 key notes on spine and orthopedic device companies.
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Why this endoscopic spine surgery is the next tech disruptor
Endoscopic transforaminal decompressive surgery is one of the up-and-coming technologies that could change how traditional spine surgery is performed. Anthony Yeung, MD, founder of Desert Institute for...
View ArticleNorth American Spine commemorates 6 years of AccuraScope
Dallas-based North American Spine is celebrating six years of a minimally invasive spine surgery meant to treat chronic back pain.
View ArticleDr. Jeff Laubenthal gets first swing in Crimson Tide's new indoor facility
When a new indoor facility opened this week for the Alabama Crimson Tide baseball team, physician Jeff Laubenthal, MD, was honored as a part of the ceremony, reports Roll Bama Roll.
View Article18 spine surgeons on patient satisfaction
In the new world order, where value reigns supreme and the customer is king, spine surgeons are acutely focused on patient satisfaction.
View Article5 points on Aurora Spine's non-brokered private common share placement
Aurora Spine completed a non-brokered private placement of common shares.
View ArticleDr. Kenneth Cheung to run London Marathon, raise money for scoliosis
Spine surgeon Kenneth Cheung, MD, is running the London Marathon to raise money for scoliosis.
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8 tips for spine surgeons to connect with patients
To some spine surgeons, a good beside manner comes naturally. However, there are certain tips that can help one improve the patient's experience.
View ArticleBacking good posture: The curious phenomenon of 'Text neck'
The term "text neck" describes a physical condition that's caused by a person's poor posture as a result of habitually looking down at his or her cell phone. Though the term was originally penned by...
View ArticleInVivo's Neuro-Spinal Scaffold used for 2nd spinal cord injury patient — 5...
InVivo Therapeutics enrolled the second patient in their Neuro-Spinal Scaffold to treat traumatic spinal cord injury.
View Article7 key concepts on reoperation rates for spinal metastases surgery
A study recently published on reoperation rates after spinal metastases surgical treatment examines why patients undergo additional surgery and outcomes after the revision. The results were published...
View Article30 spine surgeon influencers with device companies
Here are 30 spine surgeons who serve in a leadership capacity of spine device companies.
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The new Amedica: Reorganized as a start-up with focus and ambition
Amedica is best known for its development of composite silicon nitride products for biomaterial applications. The company has evolved significantly over the past decade to gaining revenues in spinal...
View ArticleMoore Center for Orthopedics opens convenient care center
Columbia, SC.-based Moore Center for Orthopedics will unveil its new Moore Convenient Care Center on Monday, which will offer urgent orthopedic care with no appointment necessary five days a week.
View ArticleDr. Lee Kaplan helps son follow father's legacy at University of Miami
Lee Kaplan, MD, the University of Miami's team physician, played a key role in letting a son follow in his father's footsteps — on the football team — the Miami Herald reports.
View ArticleWhere knee and hip replacement is heading: Q&A with Dr. Ian Katz of Western...
Orthopedic surgeon Ian Katz, MD, of Johnstown-based Western Pennsylvania Orthopedics, recently spoke about what he sees for the future of orthopedic outpatient centers with respect to hip and knee...
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