Dr. Michael Gleiber launches Concierge Spine Surgery: 5 things to know
West Palm Beach, Fla.-based spine surgeon Michael Gleiber, MD, launched the Concierge Spine Surgery model to accommodate patients traveling for their medical care.
View Article$14.5M Nebraska North Platte Health Pavilion opens with new spine center: 4...
The North Platte (Neb.) Health Pavilion opened in mid-October, according to North Platte Bulletin.
View ArticleNorth America dominates spine surgery devices market — 5 takeaways
Europe holds the next largest share of the spine surgery devices market, behind North America, based on a Transparency Market Research report, according to Medgadget.
View ArticleNuVasive shares drop 4.88%: 5 quick facts
NuVasive shares have dropped 4.88 percent during the past week, according to an OTC Outlook report.
View Article17 new device launches & releases — October 26, 2015
Here are 17 devices that were recently launched or released.
View Article25 spine devices receive FDA 510(k) clearances in September
The Food and Drug Administration granted 25 spine-related clearances in September.
View Article5 things to know about lumbar discectomy for disc herniation
A new study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine examines the three-month outcomes for lumbar discectomy from the NeuroPoint-SD registry.
View ArticleRestoring motion in paralyzed patients — 5 observations on the brain chip...
Researchers from San Diego State University, University of Washington in Seattle and Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, received a $15 million grant to continue their brain chip...
View ArticleImplanet Q3 revenue jumps 42%; Spine soars 101%: 8 key notes
Implanet reported revenue up in the third quarter of 2015.
View ArticleNuVasive sees 5.6% revenue increase for 2015 Q3 — 9 highlights
San Diego-based NuVasive reported its third quarter 2015 financial results ending on Sept. 30, 2015.
View ArticleRonda Stryker sells $12k Stryker shares: 4 key notes
Ronda Stryker, director at Stryker, sold 12,000 shares of the company, according to a Financial Magazin report.
View ArticleDoes rhBMP affect pediatric spinal fusion scoliosis patients? 4 key notes
A new study published in Spine examines how recombinant bone morphogenetic protein affects children undergoing spinal fusion for scoliosis correction.
View ArticleExactech Q3 revenue drops 3%: 10 key notes
Exactech reported revenue was down 3 percent in the third quarter of 2015.
View Article42 spine, orthopedic devices receive FDA 510(k) clearance in September
The Food and Drug Administration granted 42 orthopedic- and spine-related clearances in September.
View Article20 statistics on physician practice staff: Who is full time?
Here are 20 statistics on non-physician clinical and administrative staff at medial practices based on the "Clinical and Office Staff Salary Report 2015" from Medscape.
View ArticleSmith & Nephew to acquire Blue Belt Technologies: 6 key notes
Smith & Nephew has agreed to acquire Blue Belt Technologies for $275 million.
View ArticleDr. Brian Gantwerker on 'Awakenings' & how it influenced him as a spine surgeon
Here spine surgeon Brian R. Gantwerker, MD, of The Craniospinal Center of Los Angeles, discusses the movie that has inspired him, both personally and professionally.
View Article4 notes on the new Pennsylvania neurosurgery joint venture — Butler Health...
Butler (Pa.) Health System and Heritage Valley Health System in Wexford, Pa., are partnering for a joint venture in neurosurgery, according to Pittsburgh Business Times.
View ArticleSan Francisco hospital using robotics to improve spine surgery accuracy: 4...
St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco offers spinal surgery guided by Mazor Robotics, according to abc 7.
View ArticleDr. Theodore Belanger to provide spine surgey services to boy & girl from...
Theodore Belanger, MD, of The Medical Center of Plano (Texas), plans to perform surgeries on a 20-year-old and 13-year-old with severe spinal disorders, according to WFAA 8.
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