Wenzel Spine's VariLift Interbody Fusion shown effective in published paper —...
A new peer-reviewed paper was published today over-viewing the clinical results for the VariLift Interbody Fusion System from Wenzel Spine.
View ArticleAmendia acquires SpineSelect assets — 5 key notes
Amendia acquired SpineSelect assets today, broadening Amendi'as product portfolio.
View ArticleDr. James Rice joins Clark Regional Medical Center — 4 key notes
Orthopedic spine surgeon James Rice, MD, joined Clark Regional Medical Center, according to the Central KY News.
View ArticleKiva vs. balloon kyphoplasty: Is one better? 5 key notes
The KAST study — Kiva Safety and Effectiveness Trial — was a multicenter, randomized controlled trial to evaluate treating osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures with the Kiva system.
View ArticleUnited Regional acquires robotic spine system — 5 key notes
United Regional hospital in Texas acquired the Mazor Renaissance robotic spine surgery system.
View Article45 orthopedic, spine devices receive FDA 510(k) clearance in May 2015
The Food and Drug Administration cleared 45 orthopedic- and spine-related devices in May.
View ArticleUnited Health Services opening orthopedic center on Vestal Parkway — 5 notes
A comprehensive orthopedic center will open on Vestal Parkway in New York, according to Press & Sun-Bulletin.
View ArticleCedars-Sinai neurosurgery department offers tele-consultations: 4 observations
The neurosurgery department at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles is offering tele-consultations for patients all over the world, according to a Canyon News report.
View ArticleBacterin enters into new GPO agreement with Premier: 5 takeaways
Bacterin has signed a new group purchasing agreement with Premier.
View ArticleMedical robotic systems market projected to reach 17.9B by 2020
Analysts predict the global medical robotic system market will reach $17.9. billion by 2020.
View ArticleZimmer-Biomet $14B merger finally complete — 6 things to know
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission granted clearance for Zimmer's acquisition of Biomet today.
View Article$4.5M ruling against Wright Medical in hip technology defects case — 5 key notes
The Los Angeles County Superior Court ruled on Wright Medical Technology's Profemur hip implant lawsuit.
View Article8 trends in the global spinal non-fusion market
A new Medical Market Research Report outlines trends in the global spinal nonfusion market.
View ArticlePedicle screw placement: Navigation vs. fluoroscopy — 6 key notes
A new study published in The Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques examines navigation and O-arm-guided pedicle screw placement with navigation compared to pedicle screw placement with fluoroscopy.
View ArticleSmith & Nephew to acquire Zimmer's partial knee system in the U.S. — 4 key notes
Smith & Nephew plans to acquire Zimmer's unicondylar knee system in the United States market.
View ArticleAntidote receives 'breakthrough therapy' status from FDA — 5 notes
An investigational antidote, andexanet alfa, was proven to reverse the anti-coagulation activity of apixaben. The US Food and Drug Administration gave the antidote "breakthrough therapy" status,...
View ArticleNeed for data on patient outcomes — 8 things to know
With the influx of apps rating anything from where you buy your lunch to a trip you went on, physicians needs to track their patients' outcomes so future patients can make informed healthcare...
View Article15 things to know about Smith & Nephew
Smith & Nephew is one of the major players in the orthopedic devices and implants market. Here are 15 things to know:
View Article5 things to know about adult spinal deformity patient-reported outcomes
A new study published in Spinal Deformity examines patient-reported outcomes for adult spinal deformity.
View ArticleDJO acquires Zimmer Biomet orthopedic assets — 5 key notes
DJO Global acquired assets from Zimmer and Biomet on the heels of the two companies finalizing a landmark merger.
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