Benvenue Medical Receives FDA 501(k) Clearance for its Kiva VCF System
Benvenue Medical has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Kiva VCF system to treat vertebral compression fractures. The Kiva VCF is the company's marquee...
View ArticleLouis Sauer Will Share Experience, Lessons at Becker's ASC Conference
Louis Sauer will present life lessons from his career in the PGA at Becker's 12th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference + The Business of Spine. Register:...
View ArticleSpinal Cord Injuries Up in U.S., ER Costs Reach $1.6B
The Journal of Neurotrauma recently published an article finding the number of spinal cord injuries in the United States is growing, according to a Newswise report. Researchers at Johns Hopkins...
View ArticleSpinal Fusions Top List of 20 Costliest Hospital Procedures
A statistics brief from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality placed spinal fusions at the top of the list of costliest hospital procedures. The statistics were gathered from procedures...
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Biologics in Spine Surgery: Challenges & Opportunities From Dr. Andrew Cash
Andrew Cash, MD, director of the Desert Institute of Spine Care in Las Vegas, discusses the current state of biologics in spine surgery and where there is the best opportunity for growth in the...
View ArticleBecker's Hospital Meeting to Feature Track on Strategy, CEO, and ACO Issues
At Becker's Hospital Review 5th Annual Meeting, Track A will focus on sessions related to strategy, CEO, and ACO issues. Learn more about this track and other sessions here:...
View ArticleBlood Transfusion After Spinal Fusion: 4 Key Trends 2000-2009
A new article published in Spine examines trends in blood transfusions after spinal fusion in the United States over the past decade. Researchers used the National Inpatient Sample to identify...
View ArticleSGR Repeal & Replace: AANS/CNS Letter Highlights Good, Bad & Urges Adoption
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons penned a letter of support to members of the U.S. Congress developing legislation to repeal and replace...
View Article8 Things for Spine Surgeons to Know for Thursday
Here are eight things for spinal surgeons to know for February 20, 2013. Spinal cord injuries have increased in the U.S.The average age of adults with traumatic spinal cord injury is 51, up from 41...
View ArticleDePuy Synthes Spine Makes First Move into Cellular Allografts for Spinal Fusion
DePuy Synthes has been granted exclusive rights to market LifeNet Health's new product. Read more here.
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Is Outpatient Spine Surgery a Positive Trend? 5 Spine Surgeons Weigh In
Here five spine surgeons weigh in with their thoughts on the movement of spine surgery into the outpatient setting and whether this is a positive trend. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of...
View ArticleDr. Andrew Moulton to Travel to Dominican Republic on Nonprofit Mission Trip
Andrew W. Moulton, MD, of Sarasota (Fla.) Orthopedic Associates will soon travel to the Dominican Republic to provide care for children with spinal deformities, according to a Bradenton Herald report....
View ArticleDePuy Synthes Select to Sponsor ASCA's 2014 Meeting
DePuy Synthes Select will sponsor the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association's 2014 meeting in Nashville. Read more here.
View ArticleContinuing Education Credits Available at Becker's June Conference
The 12th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference + The Business of Spine will take place June 12-14, 2014 in Chicago. Click here for more information.
View Article8 Spine & Orthopedic Device Company Financial Reports
Seven major spine and orthopedic device companies recently released quarterly financial reports. ArthroCare reported a 4.9 percent jump in 2013 fourth quarter revenue to $101.7 million. The...
View ArticleExplore Financial and CFO Issues Through Track B of Becker's Hospital Review...
Becker's Hospital Review 5th Annual Meeting will be held May 15-17, 2014 in Chicago. Learn more here.
View ArticleFreehand Pedicle Screw Placement in Subaxial Cervical Spine: Accuracy &...
A recent study of 45 consecutive patients undergoing posterior cervical fusion examined the safety and accuracy of freehand pedicle screw placement in the subaxial cervical spine and published the...
View ArticleDr. Robert Tatsumi Honored Among Portland's "40 Under 40"
Portland Business Journal recently named the "40 Under 40" honorees, including Oregon Spine Care's Robert Tatsumi, MD, according to a Portland Business Journal report. The recognition honors young...
View ArticleIntegrity Life Sciences Submits FDA Clearance Application for New Version of...
Integrity Life Sciences announced it has submitted an application for an additional 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the newest version of the Integrity Spinal Care...
View ArticleHow Can Hospitals Benefit From Joint Ventures With ASCs?
Mark Babin, vice president of development at ASD Management, shares his experience. Click here to read more.
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