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How Preoperative Technology is Helping Spine Centers Improve Information...
The use of pre-operative technology has become increasingly more common in the hospital and ambulatory surgery center industries because of the many benefits it has to offer. By enabling patients to...
View ArticleCervical Disc Arthroplasty Growth Stalls 3 Years After FDA Approval: 7 Findings
Surgeons and researchers recently published their research comparing cervical disc arthroplasty to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion growth in the journal Spine. The researchers gathered data...
View ArticleTips on Improving OR Management From Surgical Directions
Here are some recommendations on improving OR bottom lines from Jeff Peters and Robert Dahl of Surgical Directions.
View ArticleCongress of Neurological Surgeons Elects Dr. Praveen Mummaneni to Executive...
Praveen V. Mummaneni, MD, has been elected a member-at-large of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons Executive Committee for a two-year term. Dr. Mummaneni is the director of minimally invasive and...
View ArticleOrthopedic Device Market to Be Worth $41.2B by 2019
The orthopedic device market is expected to grow at an annual rate of 4.9 percent from 2013 to 2019 and reach a value of $41.2 billion, according to a Transparency Market Research report.As of 2012,...
View ArticleZimmer Holdings Reports Strong Q4, Year-End Earnings of $761M
Zimmer Holdings reported year-end net earnings of $761 million, up 0.8 percent from 2012, boosted in part by strong fourth quarter sales.The quarter's net earnings totaled $235.9 million. Zimmer made...
View ArticleDr. David Young of Surgical Directions is an Anesthesiologist to Watch
Dr. David Young, a managing partner at Surgical Directions, has been nationally recognized for his work in anesthesia. Click here to read more.
View ArticleMinimally Invasive Cervical Foraminotomy: Outcomes Study
A new study published in The Spine Journal examined the outcomes for posterior cervical foraminotomy with and without microdiscectomy. The researchers examined 70 patients treated with minimally...
View ArticlePatient Wait Times Soar, Longest Where Medicaid Acceptance is High
Patients are experiencing longer wait times before seeing physicians, including specialists, with the longest waits in Boston, according to a new report from Merritt Hawkins. The national physician...
View ArticleGlobal Medical Device Market to Reach $434.4B by 2017
The global medical device market is expected to reach $434.4 billion by 2017, according to a new report released by ReportsnReports.com. The market will reach $434.4 billion at an annual average...
View ArticleTexas Hospital Purchases Second Renaissance Spine System From Mazor Robotics
Mazor Robotics has sold its second Renaissance system to Westside Surgical Hospital in Houston.Orthopedic surgeon Richard Francis, MD, will be regularly operating the robotic system at Westside; the...
View ArticleGreg Koonsman of VMG and Other Experts Discuss the Future of Community Hospitals
To reach VMG, call (214) 369-4888. Read more here.
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Spinal Revision Surgery: Why Patient Expectations Matter (Part 3 of 3)
This is part three of a three-part series on spine surgeons discussing spinal revision surgery and efforts to avoid failed back surgery syndrome. Scott Spann, MD, is the founder of Westlake...
View ArticleDr. Sean Keem Joins The Polyclinic
Seattle-based The Polyclinic announced the addition of orthopedic spine surgeon Sean Keem, MD, to its medical staff. Dr. Keem completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical...
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5 Biggest Payment Problems in Spine & Pain
Here are five big payment issues in spine and pain patient care for this year. 1. Payers require more documentation before approval, especially with spinal fusions. Surgeons increasingly report...
View ArticleJen Johnson of VMG Will Speak at Becker's Hospital Review 5th Annual Meeting
Jen Johnson of VMG Health will present a session on pay-for-performance and ACOs at Becker's Hospital Review 5th Annual Meeting. To reach VMG, call (214) 369-4888. To reach Becker's Hospital Review...
View ArticleMinimally Invasive Spine Surgery: 4 Quality of Life Findings for TLIF
A study recently published in Spine examines the quality of life for patients undergoing minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion for the first year after surgery. Patients...
View ArticleAetna's Revised Coverage on Spine Cages Includes Some Cervical Fusions
In the fall of 2013, Aetna considered changing its medical necessity policy for spine cages, but have revised their coverage decision after responses from spine organizations including the North...
View ArticleRegistration Open for Becker's Hospital Review 5th Annual Meeting
Learn to tackle the greatest challenges and take advantage of the biggest opportunities in healthcare today at Becker's Hospital Review 5th Annual Meeting. Call (800) 417-2035, email...
View ArticleAurora Spine Receives FDA 510(k) Approval for TiNano Spinal Fusion Device
Carlsbad, Calif.-based Aurora Spine has received FDA 510(k) clearance for TiNano spinal fusion implant.The TiNano is a sterile-packed, titanium plasma spray-coated device. It's a PEEK interbody...
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