How Does AxiaLIF Compare to ALIF for Spinal Fusions?
Spine surgeon researchers recently published an article in the Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques comparing axial and anterior interbody fusions of the L5-S1 segment. The study included a...
View ArticleMIS Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Could Save Medicare $660M Over Non-Operative Care
SI-BONE released an economic analysis of the cost comparison between non-operative care and minimally invasive surgery for both sacroiliac joint disruption and degenerative sacroiliitis in a U.S....
View ArticleIntelligent Implant Systems Granted FDA Clearance for Marauder Spine System
Charlotte, N.C.-based Intelligent Implant Systems received U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance for its Marauder cervical-thoracic spine system, according to a medGadget report.The Marauder system requires no...
View ArticleSpectrum Health Opens Brain & Spine Tumor Center
Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Spectrum Health announced the opening of The Brain & Spine Tumor Center in Grand Rapids. The center will provide care for patients with central nervous system, spine and...
View ArticleDr. George Martin Completes 100th Spine Surgery Using Mazor Robotics...
Mazor Robotics announced that George Martin, MD, has performed his 100th minimally invasive spine surgery using Mazor Robotics Renaissance Guidance System at Foundation Surgical Hospital of El Paso...
View ArticleFacet-Sparing Microblade Shaving System for Decompression: How Does It Compare?
A recent study published in The Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques examined the flexible microblade shaving system for spinal decompression. There were 59 patients diagnosed with lumbar...
View ArticleDevice Companies — 7 Key Notes — Aurora Spine, Invibio & More
Here are seven key notes on major spine and orthopedic device companies.Carlsbad, Calif.-based Aurora Spine announced the appointment of Eric Fronk as CFO.IlluminOss Medical, a privately held,...
View ArticleDr. Robert Watkins Performs Spine Surgery on St. Louis Rams Brady Quinn
Robert Watkins III, MD, performed spine surgery on St. Louis Rams' quarterback Brady Quinn at Marina Del Rey (Calif.) Hospital Nov. 26. Dr. Watkins performed microscopic lumbar discectomy surgery on...
View ArticleUSA Regional Chamber Names Dr. Alvin Crawford Great Living Cincinnatian
The USA Regional Chamber has announced the winners of its 2014 Great Living Cincinnatian Award, and Alvin Crawford, MD, has been named as one of the honorees, according to a WCPO Cincinnati report. The...
View ArticleDr. Charles Mick: Surviving the New Healthcare Paradigm in Spine
Charles Mick, MD, 2013 President of the North American Spine Society, gave the presidential address at the organization's annual meeting. Each decade the World Health Organization conducts a study to...
View ArticleNuVasive Named One of Nation's Fastest-Growing Tech Companies
San Diego-based NuVasive was named one of the fastest growing companies by Deloitte's Technology Fast 500. The list names 500 technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology...
View ArticleAmedica Pens Manufacturing Deal with Kyocera Ceramics for Spine Devices
Salt Lake City-based Amedica has signed an agreement with Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corporation to manufacture medical devices from Amedica's Silicon Nitride biomaterial.Manufacturing will take place...
View ArticleNLT Spine Awarded Two US Patents for PROW Interbody Fusion Procedure
Israel-based NLT Spine has been granted two U.S. patents for the conduit straight design and implant beveled tip used in its PROW FUSION lumbar interbody fusion procedure.NLT also has a European patent...
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Atlanta Neurosurgical Associates Joins DeKalb Medical Physicians Group
Snellville, Ga.-based Atlanta Neurosurgical Associates has joined the Decatur, Ga.-based DeKalb Medical Physicians Group, part of DeKalb Regional Health System. Richard Gullick, MD; Michael Hartman,...
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A New Generation of Spine Surgeons: How Minimally Invasive Techniques Impact...
Technological advancement now allows spine surgeons to perform simple and some more complex procedures with less invasive techniques, and spine surgeons going through training are increasingly...
View ArticleDevice Companies — 7 Key Notes — Smith & Nephew, NuVasive & More
Here are seven key notes on major spine and orthopedic device companies.San Diego-based NuVasive was named one of the fastest growing companies by Deloitte's Technology Fast 500. Salt Lake City-based...
View ArticleHigher ACA Patient Volume Predictions: 17% of Physician Practices to Hire New...
Most — around 67 percent — of physician practices don't plan to make any changes to their office staff in the coming year, according to the Clinical & Office Staff Salary Report from Medscape. Only...
View ArticleWho Is Most Likely to Receive Outpatient Lumbar Discectomy vs. Inpatient?
Ambulatory lumbar discectomy access is most common among white, male patients with private insurance and in a higher volume hospital setting, according to an article recently published in The Spine...
View ArticleCMS Final Rule Slashes Physician Pay 20.1% for 2014
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released the final physician payment rule for next year, slashing physician reimbursement 20.1 percent. The revised final rule would reduce physician...
View ArticleNuVasive Board of Directors Adds Gregory Lucier
NuVasive named Gregory Lucier to its board of directors this week.Mr. Lucier is the chairman and CEO of Life Technologies Corporation, a life sciences company owned by Thermo Fisher Scientific. He...
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