The idea of nucleus replacement has been discussed by physicians for at least 20 years. This interest has driven multiple companies to work on developing a long-term implant.
Author: Staff
July 2021 Issue of Becker's Spine Review
Norwalk, Conn.-based Neurosurgical Associates of Southwestern CT is now known as Elite Brain and Spine of Connecticut, Fairfield County Business Journal reported Aug. 31.
Durham, N.C.-based medtech company Bioventus is investing in minimally invasive technologies by Trice Medical, a company focused on sports medicine and orthopedic surgery devices, Bioventus said Aug. 25.
Norton Healthcare has completed almost 350 spinal fusion surgeries using Medtronic's Mazor X robotic-assisted technology, with one surgeon saying the tech has the potential to "revolutionize the future," according to an Aug. 23 news release by the health system.
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Orthopedic surgeons reported a steep drop in work relative value units, but the compensation per unit increased, according to AMGA's 2021 Medical Group Compensation and Productivity survey.
Tri-County Orthopedics has opened a location in Bridgewater, N.J., the practice said in an Aug. 17 news release.
The FDA granted 510(k) clearance to 10 spine-focused devices in July.
Benjamin Domb, MD, founder and medical director of the American Hip Institute, has received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 Midwest Award, the institute announced Aug. 13.
The FDA granted 510(k) clearance to 29 orthopedic-focused devices in July.