Staff, Author at Becker’s Spine Review

'Dr. Robinson' update: Investigators deem Florida teen's degrees 'fraudulent' — 5 points

Investigators found that the teen presented two fraudulent degrees to his then-employer, Boynton Beach, Fla.-based New Directions, according to PalmBeachPost.com.

14 things to know about NuVasive

Here are 14 things to know about the medical device company, NuVasive.

Drs. Robert Galler, Sandro LaRocca & more: 10 spine, neurosurgeons in the headlines this week

Here are 10 spine and neurosurgeons in the news this past week:

Mazor Robotics earnings surpass estimates — 4 notes

Mazor Robotics reported earnings per share of $0.05 for the quarter, according to Financial Market News.

Xtant Medical's short interest falls 0.4% — 3 facts

Xtant Medical shares decreased 0.38 percent in short interest, according to Business Standard Tribune.

Drs. Alan Hinton, Mitchell Fagelman & more: 10 orthopedic surgeons in the headlines this week

Here are 10 orthopedic surgeons in the news this past week:

Jolting movements may prevent future broken hips — 3 takeaways

Columbia-based University of Missouri researchers found jolting movements like jogging may prevent a broken hip later in life, according to Springfield News-Leaders.

Bisphosphonates may be used to treat osteoporosis — 5 notes

Research published in the New England Journal of Medicine supports the benefits of using bisphosphonates to treat osteoporosis, according to WTOP News.

FDA clears Wound Management's HemaQuell — 4 highlights

Wound Management's Resorbable Orthopedic Products subsidiary received FDA clearance for the HemaQuell Resorbable Bone Wax.

Arthrex to add 350 jobs for new facility — 5 highlights

Arthrex plans to add 350 jobs in an additional manufacturing plant in Ave Maria, Fla., according to the Business Observer.