Here are nine things for spinal surgeons to know for August 27, 2015.
NYU Langone's new wound closure technique for scoliosis surgeries decreases infections
NYU Langone physicians have developed a new method of incision closures for scoliosis surgeries, which decreases the risk of infection. Surgeons used a multilayered flap closure, closing several layers of muscle and fascia while retaining blood supply. About 19 percent of the traditional method patients experienced wound complications, while 0 percent of the multilayered flap method patients experienced complications. The Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics published the study.
Stryker recalls 16k+ units of orthopedic products
Stryker is recalling 16,992 units of five of its orthopedic products, according to an FDA notice. The recalled products include Stryker's rHead, uHead, Sigmoid Notch, Remotion and Radio Capitellum. The class 2 recall occurred due to compromised packaging integrity.
Global spine surgery device market seeing double-digit growth
Innovation, economics and clinical trends all contribute to the booming spine surgery device market, according to a MedMarket Diligence report. The global device market for cervical fusion, thoracolumbar implants, MIS spine fusion, interbody fusion and orthobiologics checks in at $9.7 billion. Spine fusion is leading the market as the fastest growing segment, with the Asia-Pacific and Central/Latin America areas experiencing the fastest growth in spine surgery.
Global neurosurgical products market to reach $7.7B value by 2022
The global market for neurosurgical products is set to grow exponentially in the next seven years, according to a new report published by Persistence Market Research. The market is estimated to be valued at $3.7 billion by the end of 2015. The increasing geriatric population, brain tumors and an increase in government funding all will lead to the growth of the market. North America will see a significant growth rate. Key playersin the neurosurgical products market include Integra LifeSciences, KARL STORZ, Medtronic, Stryker and Elekta.
Spinal stenosis hitting baby boomers: More than 2M with condition by 2021
Premier Health, group of specialty care practices in Southwestern Ohio, said spinal stenosis is becoming more common with the aging baby boomer population. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons predicts that lumbar spinal stenosis will affect 2.4 million Americans by 2021.
ApiFix to open scoliosis treatment centers in Europe
ApiFix will open new scoliosis treatment centers in Italy, France and the Netherlands next month. The company's ApiFix system is a non-fusion minimally invasive treatment alternative that is used to correct scoliosis.
NuVasive's plans for a new manufacturing facility
NuVasive plans to build a new 130,000-square-foot medical device manufacturing facility. More than 300 employees will work at the facility and it will include 100 computer numerical control machine tools. The cost and location of the facility have yet to be decided.
Danbury Hospital receives $1 million for spine surgery endowment
Ervie "Bud" Hawley and his wife Carolyn Hawley gave $1 million to Danbury (Conn.) Hospital to create the Ervie and Carolyn Hawley Endowed Chair in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery. The endowment will aid educational and technological advancement in spine surgery. David L. Kramer, MD, is the inaugural recipient of the Hawley Endowed Chair. He is the medical director of The Spine Center at Danbury Hospital.
OsteoMed Spine launches PrimaLIF LLIF System
OsteoMed Spine launched its PrimaLIF LLIF System, designed for lateral spine fusion procedures. The device has a small initiatl diameter and five slim blades, intended for gentle tissue distraction, minimal neuromonitoring utilization and nerve protection.