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Dec. 21, 2011
1. 12 Expansions of Hospital Spine & Neurosurgery Programs. 
2. 21 Spine Devices Receive FDA 510(k) Clearance in November.
3. Senators Ask Medtronic About Infuse & Post Market Medical Device Tracking.
4. 10 Spine Surgeons for Professional Basketball Teams.
5. Spine Surgeons: What was the most important development for spine care in 2011?
Dr. Dennis Crandall (Ariz.): The emergence of Milliman Care Guidelines as the ironclad standard for indications for spine surgery for insurance companies.
Dr. Michael Glieber (Fla.): Osteobiologics and motion preservation surgery and minimally invasive surgical options.
Dr. Brian Subach (Va.): We are finally investigating the power of immature stem cells to develop regenerative therapies for the spine.
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6. Spinal Fusions Increased 137% in 10 Years.
7. 5 Strategies for Spine Groups to Improve Referring Physician Relationships.
8. Experience Level Makes a Difference in Scoliosis Correction.
9. Lakes Surgery Center in Michigan Purchases Mazor's Robotic Spine System.
10. Synthes Shareholders Approve $21B Acquisition by Johnson & Johnson.
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