Is cognitive behavioral therapy cost-effective for low back pain? 6 key notes
A study recently published in Spine examines the cost-utility of cognitive behavioral therapy for low back pain patients from the payer perspective.
View ArticleJeanne Forneris becomes Bioventus' vice president of strategy & general...
Orthobiologic solutions company Bioventus named a new vice president of strategy and general counsel.
View ArticleDr. James Lynch's SpineNevada is a top place to work in Nevada: 5 things to know
SpineNevada was recognized among the top places to work in northern Nevada.
View ArticleBioventus names Thomas Umbel vice president of business development — 5 key...
Bioventus named a new vice president of business development.
View Article22 spine devices receive FDA 510(k) clearance in April
The Food and Drug Administration granted 22 spine device clearances in April.
View Article5 key trends in the U.S. orthopedic stem cell market
The United States' orthopedic stem cell market was the fastest growing orthopedic biomaterial segment in the U.S. in 2014, according to an iData Research report.
View ArticleISASS names Dr. Hee Kit Wong co-president — 5 things to know
Singapore's Hee Kit Wong, MD, PhD, was named the new co-president of the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery for 2015-2016.
View ArticleParadigm Spine's coflex shows long-term success — 5 key notes
Paradigm Spine published new results from a clinical trial examining the coflex Interlainar Stabilization after decompression for lumbar spinal stenosis.
View ArticleWhat factors influence spine adjacent segment reoperation? 5 things to know
A new article published in Spine examined several factors influencing adjacent segment disease that requires reoperation.
View ArticleTransition to risk: The future has arrived for health systems and physician...
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the Federal government agency in charge of the Medicare and Medicaid programs, is the largest payer in the U.S. health care system.
View ArticleFrom the garage to a global company: 7 key notes from K2M CEO Eric Major
Spine device company K2M has grown significantly over the past few years, from a spine start-up focused on minimally invasive deformity techniques to a public company competing in multiple spinal...
View Article5 key trends in the North America internal trauma fixation device market
The North America internal trauma fixation devices market is projected to grow significantly over the next four years, according to a report from Research and Markets.
View Article5 key notes on dural tears in lumbar spine surgery
Are there factors that predispose dural tears in patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery?
View ArticleWall Street analysts' mean target price for NuVasive stock is $54.9 — 4...
The consensus, or mean, target price of the Wall Street analysts covering NuVasive is $54.9, according to a Markets Daily report.
View ArticleEllipse Technologies' new external remote controller for MAGEC system...
Ellipse Technologies received FDA 510(k) clearance to market its next generation external remote controller for use with the MAGnetic Expansion Control Spinal Bracing and Distraction System, or MAGEC...
View Article7 things for spine surgeons to know for Thursday — May 14, 2015
Here are seven things for spinal surgeons to know for May 14, 2015.
View Article5 literature-loving spine surgeons discuss the works that influenced them most
Ernest Hemingway once said "There is no friend as loyal as a book." Here, five spine surgeons discuss books and authors that have had an impact on their professional and personal lives.
View ArticleVinita Bali buys 2.4k Smith & Nephew shares — 5 key notes
Vinita Bali, a Smith & Nephew insider, purchased several shares on the open market yesterday, according to a Sleek Monkey report.
View ArticleHospital for Special Surgery receives $2.76M for sports injury prevention: 5...
Hospital for Special Surgery in New York received a $2.76 million grant to establish a program to prevent sports injuries, particularly in young athletes.
View ArticleMeasuring spinal trauma patient outcomes — What do patients prefer? 5 key notes
A new study published in Spine examines spinal trauma patient outcomes and how surgeons are measuring for function and health.
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