Spine Surgery for Disc Herniation Makes Economic Impact
A new study presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting this week shows the economic impact of patients who undergo surgery for disc herniation. The average annual...
View ArticleSanford Health Establishes Individualized Spine Surgery Program
Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health announced the establishment of a personalized wellness program for spine surgery patients — the Sanford Center for Spine Success. The program offers patients...
View ArticleEllipse Technologies' MAGEC Spinal Bracing & Distraction System Receives FDA...
Ellipse Technologies announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market the MAGEC Spinal Bracing and Distraction System. The MAGEC system is a...
View ArticleSCA Leaders to Speak on Co-Management at Becker's Hospital Conference
Surgical Care Affiliates' Gerald Biala and Matthew Kossman will present a session called "Co-Management - Successfully Improving Performance Across the Continuum of Care" at Becker's Hospital Review...
View ArticleHow Will Healthcare's Changing Climate Affect ASCs?
Discuss top issues in the field with distinguished colleagues at Becker's 12th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference + The Business of Spine.
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Spine Device Market Update: Best Opportunities & Biggest Challenges
Three spine device company leaders discuss the market place today and the biggest opportunity for continued growth and development in the future. Minimally invasive marketTechnology development has...
View ArticleOnly 100 Spots Left at Becker's Hospital Review 5th Annual Meeting
Reserve your space before April 1st for the early registration discount. Click here to learn more.
View Article7 Things for Spine Surgeons to Know for Thursday — March 13
Here are seven things for spinal surgeons to know for March 13, 2014. 1. Minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion was given a Category I CPT CodeThe American Medical Association's CPT Editorial...
View ArticleSpinal Deformity Protocol: 3-Pronged Approach Reduces Complications
A group of Seattle spine surgeons recently compiled data on scoliosis patients managed with and without specific protocol to providing multidisciplinary care and published their results in Spine...
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AAOS Elects Dr. Raj Rao to Board of Directors
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons elected Raj Rao, MD, to its board of directors. Dr. Rao has served AAOS in several leadership positions, including AAOS Diversity Advisory Board chair. He...
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Iliac Bone Crest vs. Synthetics for Spinal Fusion & Beyond: The Biggest...
Biologics is an emerging area of the spine field and while good work has been done in this space, there is plenty of room for additional development and acceptance. "There is really no consensus on...
View ArticleA Framework for Sustainability in Healthcare
In a recent whitepaper, Johnson Controls outlined strategies for sustainability in hospitals and health organizations. Read more here.
View ArticleWhat Will the Next Five Years of Outpatient Spine Surgery Look Like?
Dr. Richard Wohns, founder of NeoSpine, will weigh in on the future of outpatient spine surgery at Becker's 12th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference + The Business of Spine.
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Technology, Research, Minimally Invasive Technique: What Concerns Spine...
Here five spine surgeons discuss aspects of the spine surgery industry that concerns them the most. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to spine surgeons around the country about...
View ArticleDevice Companies — 10 Key Notes — Biomet, Smith & Nephew, LDR & More
Here are 10 key notes on major spine and orthopedic device companies. Biomet filed with U.S. regulators for an initial public offering of its common shares of up to $100 million. Cerapedics...
View ArticleHear From All Sides of Hospital World at Becker's Annual Meeting
Becker's Hospital Review 5th Annual Meeting will allow attendees to examine issues from multiple angles as they engage with diverse presenters. There are less than 100 spots left and 18 days to...
View Article7 Trends in Spinal Fusion BMP Use 2002-2011
Bone morphogenetic protein use increased significantly from 2002 to 2011, with off-label use accounting for a majority of BMP utilization, according to a new study published in Spine. Researchers in...
View ArticleAAOS Elects Dr. Alan Hilibrand as Chair of Communications Cabinet
Alan S. Hilibrand, MD, has been elected chair of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Communications Cabinet. The AAOS Communications Cabinet promotes musculoskeletal health, injury prevention...
View ArticleK2M Group Files for IPO of Up To $100M
K2M Group has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering of up to $100 million, according to a NASDAQ report. The company, which develops and sells medical...
View ArticleDJO Global Appoints Susan Crawford CFO
Vista, Calif.-based DJO Global announced the appointment of Susan Crawford as CFO, according to a Fort Mill Times report. Ms. Crawford most recently served as vice president of business transformation...
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