5 new device launches & releases — September 28, 2015
Here are five devices that were recently launched or released.
View Article39 spine, orthopedic devices receive FDA 510(k) clearance in August
The Food and Drug Administration granted 39 spine- and orthopedic-related clearances in August.
View ArticleDr. Richard Rooney pleads guilty to undisclosed financial interest, sentenced...
Richard Rooney, MD, a former Texas spine surgeon, pleaded guilty to acts affecting a personal financial interest, according to an El Paso Times report.
View ArticleMontana health system launches joint replacement guarantee: 5 things to know
Benefits Health System in Montana created a joint replacement guarantee program, according to a Great Falls Tribune report.
View ArticleSpinal fusion with or without a cage? 5 things to know
A recent study examined whether patients undergoing posterior lumbar interbody fusion experienced better outcomes with an interbody graft or with a cage. The results were published in The Journal of...
View ArticleMedtronic pays $500M US tax charge for Ireland move: 5 things to know
Medtronic will pay $500 million in a one-time U.S. tax charge after acquiring Covidien and moving headquarters to Ireland in a tax inversion strategy earlier this year, according to a Star Tribune report.
View ArticleEOS imaging acquires rights to new scoliosis prognosis technology: 5 key notes
EOS imaging has acquired the rights to a worldwide license for a technology dedicated to the prognosis of adolescent scoliosis.
View ArticleWhen to expect 8 complications after spinal fusion
A new study published in Spine examines complication timing after spinal fusion.
View ArticleK2M commercially launches deformity spinal system in the US: 5 key notes
K2M launched the EVEREST Deformity Spinal System in the United States.
View ArticleMedTorque releases new handle ratcheting for orthopedics, spine: 5 things to...
MedTorque released a new line of TRI-GEAR silicone handle ratcheting for orthopedic and spine surgeries.
View ArticleUS to award $700M to enhance patient care — 6 notes
The United States will grant nearly $700 million to health departments, hospital groups, physician associations and others to improve patient care, according to The Wall Street Journal.
View Article5 points on NuVasive's international outlook
NuVasive continues to grow nationally and internationally.
View ArticleOrthopedic surgeon pay varies with experience: 4 statistics
On average, orthopedic physicians earn $342,000 in the United States; however, this figure varies with experience level, according to Payscale.com.
View ArticleSpineGuard DSG Threaded drill gets CE mark: 5 key notes
SpineGuard received the CE mark for the DSG Threaded drill.
View ArticleHow to win vendor contracts in the cost-conscious Post-ACA world: DJO...
DJO Global is among the large players in the orthopedic device market space. The company recently acquired the Discovery Elbow System, Biomet Cobalt Bone Cement and its related Optivac Cement Mixing...
View Article8 things for spine surgeons to know for Thursday — Oct. 1, 2015
Here are eight things for spinal surgeons to know for Oct. 1, 2015.
View ArticleEffective patient-reported outcomes gathering in orthopedics: 5 things to know
A new study published in AJMC examines patient-reported outcomes for orthopedic care with a web-based quality-of-life questionnaire.
View ArticleWright Medical, Tornier divest US total ankle replacement rights & complete...
Wright Medical Group and Tornier must sell Tornier's rights and assets to the total ankle replacements and total silastic toe joint replacements in the United States before finalizing their merger,...
View ArticleScoliosis Research Society honors Drs. Behrooz Akbarnia & Randal Betz
Behrooz A. Akbarnia, MD, and Randal R. Betz, MD, received the Scoliosis Research Society Lifetime Achievement Awards, according to an AAOS Now report.
View Article5 key notes on adult scoliosis surgery recovery
A new study published in Spine examines the recovery time for adults undergoing spinal deformity surgery.
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