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Nicotine dependence, obesity, alcohol abuse and depressive disorders are risk factors for low back pain, according to new research presented at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, March 24 to March 28 in Las Vegas.

Elmhurst (Ill.) Hospital has implemented the Kiva VCF Treatment System for vertebral compression fractures, according to a Chicago Tribune report.

K2M received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market the NILE Alternative Fixation Spinal System.

Stryker's Spine and Trauma & Extremities Divisions will be launching BIO4, its next generation viable bone matrix at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, March 24 to March 28 in Las Vegas.

Zyga Technology announced the launch and first commercial use of an updated SImmetry Sacroiliac Joint Fusion System.

Wright Medical Group will highlight a number of recent innovations at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, March 24 to March 28 in Las Vegas.

DePuy Synthes Companies of Johnson & Johnson launched the TFN-ADVANCED Proximal Femoral Nailing System.

Intellirod Spine entered into licensing and distribution agreements with X-spine Systems.

Here are 10 pain management practice openings and expansions over the past few months.

Orthopedic surgery is a growing field for physician assistants (PAs) for many reasons.