10 spine, neurosurgeons on the move in September 2015
Here are 10 spine surgeons and neurosurgeons who joined new hospitals or practices, or assumed new positions last month.
View ArticleNuVasive Spine Foundation surpasses $18M: More patients to receive spine...
NuVasive Spine Foundation has received $18.4 million in contributions since its start in 2009.
View ArticleAsia to see greatest growth in global neurosurgery market: 5 observations
The global neurosurgery market will continue to grow, according to a Persistence Market Research report.
View ArticleThe ancillary question: Are spine practices looking to add these services?
Here three spine surgeons discuss whether they would consider adding ancillary services to their practices.
View ArticleMAGEC spinal bracing used in 2k scoliosis patients: 5 things to know
Ellipse Technologies' MAGnetic Expansion Control spinal bracing and distraction system has treated more than 2,000 patients.
View ArticleVitamin D's association with spinal fusion non-unions: 5 things to know
A new study published in Spine examines the association between perioperative vitamin D levels and non-union rates after elective spinal fusion.
View Article6 key notes on the biggest gainers in the US spine implant market
LDR could be the biggest gainer in the United States among spine device companies next year, according to an MDI report.
View ArticleGive everyone skin in the game — Dr. Richard Kube on physician independence &...
Healthcare mirrors every other industry in that it's a business enterprise. Acknowledging this fact is the first step towards creating true value-based care, according to Richard Kube, MD, of Prairie...
View ArticleTexas Spine & Joint Hospital named PHA Hospital of the Year: 5 notes
Physician Hospitals of America recognized Texas Spine & Joint Hospital in Tyler, Texas, as the 2015 Physician Hospital of the Year.
View ArticleDr. Tuan Bui joins OrthoAtlanta: 5 key notes
Stockbridge, Ga.-based OrthoAtlanta added Tuan L. Bui, MD, to its physician team.
View ArticleNanovis Spine receives NIH research grant: 5 observations
Nanovis Spine received a research grant from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases of the National Institutes of Health.
View ArticleK2M, Medtronic, Zimmer Biomet & more — 20 key notes
Here are 20 key notes on orthopedic and spine device companies over the past week.
View ArticleSimi Hospital hires Dr. Alen Ardalan Nourian to bring in new surgeries: 4...
Simi Valley (Calif.) Hospital designed a new program addressing complications with the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, scoliosis and deformity surgery, according to Moorpark Acorn.
View ArticleWhich specialties include the highest number of active physicians?
Here are the eight specialties with the highest number of active physicians in the United States, according to the 2014 Physician Specialty Data Book.
View ArticleThe 2016 presidential campaign trail: Key thoughts, challenges & issues for...
The 2016 presidential elections are still a year away, but candidates have been jockeying for the top spot for months already. While the most debated issues for many campaigns focus on the economy,...
View ArticleSelf Medical Group adds 2 orthopedic, spine physician practices: 4 takeaways
Self Medical Group in Greenwood, S.C., added Lakelands Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic and Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Center, both located in Greenwood, according to an Index Journal report.
View ArticleIntegra LifeSciences acquires Tornier's ankle, toe replacement products: 5...
Integra LifeSciences has acquired Tornier's Salto Talaris and Salto Talaris XT ankle replacement products as well as Tornier's Futura silastic toe replacement products.
View ArticleK2M to introduce Lamellar Titanium Technology: 5 key notes
K2M will introduce the Lamellar Titanium Technology at the North American Spine Society Annual Meeting later this week.
View ArticleSpine Wave launches StaXx XD Xpandable Device: 5 key notes
Spine Wave initiated the commercial launch of its titanium-coated StaXx XD Expandable Device.
View ArticleReoperation rates for cervical fusion non-unions
A new study published in Spine examines the reoperation rate for symptomatic non-unions for one-, two- and three-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusions.
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