6 surgeons predict what the future may bring for the spine industry
Here six spine surgeons discuss where they see the spine industry heading in the next five to 10 years.
View ArticleSmith & Nephew name Robin Freestone as non-executive director: 4 notes
Smith & Nephew, a global medical technology business, appointed Robin Freestone to its board as non-executive director and member of the audit committee.
View Article5 things to know about Joint Commission spine surgery certification
Spine surgery programs seeking The Joint Commission's specialty certification must complete the following procedures, according to The Joint Commission.
View ArticleThe real danger of cyber attacks — 7 notes
Cyber criminals are seeking access to medical records more than credit cards or other forms of information, according the National Law Review.
View ArticleDr. Carl Lauryssen to head Spinal Kinetics M6-C artificial disc trial at...
Carl Lauryssen, MD, a spine surgeon with NeuroTexas, will be co-principal investigator of the study for the M6-C Artificial spinal disc at Lakeway Regional Medical Center.
View ArticleOrthopedic surgeon density for all 50 states
Here is a list of orthopedic surgeon density by state based on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2013 Census.
View ArticleIntegra LifeSciences Q2 revenue up 5.5%: 7 things to know
Integra LifeSciences reported a second quarter revenue increase and full-year guidance after the SeaSpine spin-off completes.
View Article5 things to know about minimally invasive lumbar decompression learning curve
A new study published in The Spine Journal examines the learning curve for spine surgeons performing minimally invasive decompression.
View Article6 notes on Dr. Carl Lauryssen's move to NeuroTexas
NeuroTexas welcomed board-certified spine surgeon Carl Lauryssen, MD, to its team. He will hold appointments and perform surgeries at Lakeway Regional Medical Center, bolstering the center's...
View ArticleVertebral osteomyelitis now has its 1st US guideline: 5 key points
The Infectious Diseases Society of America released the first United State's guideline on vertebral osteomyelitis, according to Medscape.
View ArticleCVS health and IBM use Watson technology to create individualized healthcare...
CVS Health and IBM will use Watson cognitive computing to create an individualized healthcare service, according to News Medical.
View ArticleNuVasive, Amendia, Smith & Nephew & more — 29 key notes
Here are 29 key notes on orthopedic and spine device companies over the past week.
View Article8 ways treating patients at home could save billions
The North Shore-Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New York has implemented a program to treat patients at home, according to the International Business Times.
View ArticleZimmer loses $9.2M in Durom Cup decision — 6 facts
Zimmer lost $9.2 million after a Los Angeles jury ruled in favor of a man who claimed the Durom Cup caused him permanent injuries, according to drugwatch.
View Article2014's 8 top earning physician specialties
Here are the top eight specialties that earned the most in 2014, according to results of a 2015 survey — based on 2014 income information — from The Medicus Firm.
View ArticleConforMIS patient-specific total knees achieve clinical results — 5 things to...
ConforMIS released results from six clinical studies on their patient-specific implants for total knee replacement.
View ArticleSpine surgery in a value-based world: Dr. Jed Vanichkachorn on spine bundled...
Spine surgeons are beginning to see a real shift from fee-for-service to value-based care as insurance companies pass risk onto providers. The payers push integrated care models and population health...
View ArticleFredericksburg Orthopaedic Associates welcomes Dr. Aaron J. Greenberg: 5...
Aaron J. Greenberg, MD, joined Fredericksburg Orthopaedic Associates in Virginia, according to an article in InsideNoVa.
View ArticleDr. Todd Gravori praises stem cells for back pain relief
Dr. Todd Gravori, a neurosurgeon and director of ProMedSPINE in Los Angeles, reacted to an article in The Daily Mail about the use of stem cells for back pain relief.
View ArticleParalyzed men voluntarily move legs without surgery: 5 key points
Paralyzed men moved their legs voluntarily during a UCLA study that used a noninvasive procedure stimulating the spinal cord, according to Laboratory Equipment. The study was published in the Journal...
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