Biologics

UC San Francisco department of orthopedic surgery researcher Annarita Scaramozza, PhD, has made a discovery that could boost recovery from radiation therapy for cancer treatment with 'super hero' stem cells.

A new study published in Spine compares open and Wiltse minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion outcomes. 

The interbody fusion cage market is expected to grow through 2025, according to a MarketReserachNest report.

Penn Engineering researchers recently examined stem cell transformation and found they could have more influence on shaping their environment and determining functionality, according to a Penn Today report.

Here are five trends on the evolution of spinal biologics and what to expect in the future.

Research presented at the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Annual Forum in 2018 compares static and expandable interbody devices for minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion.

Spine surgery is shifting away from traditional devices and toward biologics, a material that attracts cells to increase bone formation in spinal fusion procedures, according to Jeffrey Wang, MD, who is the University of California-Los Angeles spine service chief and…

A new study published in The Spine Journal examines fusion rate for standalone anterior lumbar interbody fusions.

New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing New York City-based Park Avenue Stem Cell alleging the clinic performed unproven and rogue procedures on patients, the New York Times reports.

A new study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine examines the role of BMP use during spinal deformity cases.