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News & Analysis
Jan. 12, 2010
 

1. 15 Spine Devices Receive FDA 510(k) Clearance in December.

 
 

2. 6 Steps for Spine Surgeons to Increase Profitability By Training in New Procedures.

 

 

3. ISASS Defends Spinal Fusions Against Bloomberg Article Accusations.  

 
 

4. Free Webinar: 10 Critical Requirements of a Successful Infection Prevention Program from Laser Spine Institute (Jan. 27, 1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m. CST). To learn more,  .

 

 

5. Volume of Spine Procedures May Recover This Year. 


 

6. 8 New Studies Impacting Spine Surgery.    

  
 

7. 3D Simulation of Spine Surgery Educational but Doesn't Improve Surgical Performance.  

  


 
8. Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review is compiling a list of 100 of the best spine surgeons in America. If you know a surgeon who would be a good candidate for the list, please send his or her name to Scott Becker at sbecker@mcguirewoods.com.

   
 

9. Performing Minimally Invasive Surgery for Adult Scoliosis: Q&A With Dr. Neel Anand of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

   
 

10. Orthopedic & Spine Device Trends: Q&A With Marc Viscogliosi of Viscogliosi Brothers.  



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