Author: Carly Behm

Minimally invasive tubular decompression had significant improvements compared to conventional open laminectomy for lumbar spinal stenosis, according to systematic review study published in Scientific Reports. Seven things to know: 1. Researchers conducted a systematic review and focused on adult patients…

Becker’s reported on four spine debuts in January from new procedure approaches to devices. 1. Randy Dryer, MD, Curiteva’s CMO, performed the first clinical case using the company’s Inspire standalone ALIF system. 2. Armen Khachatryan, MD, performed the first U.S.…

Two spine-related cases, both focused on implants, were updated in January. 1. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit revived a spine patent case over an expert testimony in the initial litigation. The court’s opinion, filed Jan. 20,…

Anesthesiologist and pain management physician Richard Sims, MD, earned a Center of Excellence for Intracept designation for his practice. Dr. Sims is the first surgeon on Florida’s east coast to receive the designation, according to a Jan. 20 news release.…

Several orthopedic practices, hospitals and management service organizations named new leadership roles in January. 1. S. Clifton Willimon, MD, was named chief of orthopedics and sports medicine center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, effective Jan. 1. 2. Orthopedic Care Partners…

A pedicle screw from Medtronic’s Voyager spinal implants fractured inside a man’s body after he had spinal fusion surgery, according to a product liability lawsuit filed Jan. 20 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida. The…

For Morgan Lorio, MD, speaking out about healthcare policy is a necessity, not a theory. He recently published an analysis in the International Journal of Spine Surgery focusing on evolving trends. Dr. Lorio’s paper, “The Price of Silence: What 2…

Orthopedics was among the top 10 specialties and subspecialties with the greatest number of resident physicians, according to the American Medical Association and the Association of American Medical Colleges. The AMA and AAMC report collected data on residency training programs…

Spark Spine earned a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its proprietary spinal implant architectures, according to a Jan. 22 news release. The claims cover key aspects of Spark Spine’s EMP implants, which are designed…

Alliance Orthopedics expanded its Fair Lawn (N.J.) clinic with added space for comprehensive orthopedic care and performance training, according to a Jan. 22 news release. The clinic spans more than 6,500 square feet and includes onsite imaging, DRX9000 spinal decompression,…