In a recent study published in the International Journal of Spine Surgery, researchers compared the outcomes of posterolateral fusion outcomes and posterior interbody fusion outcomes in patients treated for degenerative lumbar spine disorders.
Author: Staff
Alachua, Fla.-based RTI Biologics will purchase Pioneer Surgical Technology and pay at least $130 million for the company's stock.
NuVasive had to raise its litigation royalty expense estimate for the year after a U.S. District Court set royalty rates for the company's CoRoent XL implants at 13.75 percent and MaXcess retractors at 8.25 percent.
Top Nursing Programs has released "Back Pain 101," which explores the incidence of back pain, healthcare costs, lifestyle costs, causes and prevention.
James Bradley, MD, head orthopedic surgeon for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has performed successful arthroscopic surgery on Ben Roethlisberger's right knee, according to an NFL.com report.
Advertisement
On Tuesday, James Andrews, MD, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, performed reconstructive elbow surgery on the Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Kyuji Fujikawa, according to an NBC Sports report.
A poll taken earlier this year by the American College of Physician Executives found that more than half of physician leaders felt their organizations would be impacted by sequestration.
At the 11th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference in Chicago, Amy Gagliardi will give a presentation titled "How to Achieve Significant Savings With a GPO: Q&A."
R. William Junius, MD, board-certified in orthopedics and sports medicine, practices with Crescent City Orthopedics in Metairie, La. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at…
Symmetry Medical adjusted its financial projections for 2013 and expects revenue between $400 million and $415 million, down from its initial projection of $420 million to $440 million.