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K2M Launches Cervical Allograft System

K2M, a spinal device company, launched the VIKOS cervical allograft system, the company's first biologics product, according to a company news release.

TranS1 Names Vice President of Research and Development

TranS1, a medical device company focused on solutions for degenerative spine conditions, promoted Stephen Ainsworth, PhD, to the vice president of research and development position, according to a company news release.

Neuromuscular Mouth Guards Designed to Prevent and Track Concussions

New neuromuscular aligned mouth guards may decrease the impact of concussion and increase spine alignment for athletes, according to several sources.

RSB Spine's InterPlate L-Ti Receives Clearance as an Anterior Lumbar Plate

RSB Spine received FDA clearance for an additional product code associated with the InterPlate L-Ti, according to a company news release.

Genetics May Be a Predictor of Spinal Surgery Outcomes

A patient's genetics may be associated with improved outcomes for spine surgery after the one year follow-up, according to a study published in Spine.

Orthopedic and Spine Industry Leader to Know: Dr. William Maloney of Stanford University School of Medicine

This past year, William Maloney, MD, was placed on the AAHKS President's Honor Roll, gold level, by the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and received the Achievement Award for his contributions as a volunteer in orthopedics from the…

5 Best Practices for Physicians to Develop a Successful Sports Medicine Practice

Orthopedic practices around the country are adding sports medicine to the list of services they provide, sometimes even including the phrase in their practice name. However, not all of these new practices provide the services necessary to become a truly…

Orthopedic Surgery, Anesthesiology Groups Showed Revenue Increases in 2009

Single-specialty orthopedic surgery and anesthesiology groups showed revenue increases in 2009, while gastroenterology, cardiology and urology groups showed revenue declines, according to a release from MGMA.

6 Best Practices for Implementing an Effective Infection Control Program

Infection control is gaining widespread attention in all healthcare settings, including ASCs. Incorporating an infection control program is essential to minimizing the incidence of infection and patient revisits. Here are six best practices for ASCs looking to implement an effective…

Windows XP: The End of an Era and What This Means for Your ASC

Microsoft has announced that as of Oct. 22, it would no longer sell Windows XP installed on notebooks. This is a milestone event. Initially released in late 2001, Windows XP is undoubtedly the most popular operating system ever, with over…