There are now new codes associated with spine surgery, including posterior interbody fusion, posterolateral interbody fusion and discectomy, according to a report from AAOS Now.
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Amedica has launched an extension of its Valeo product line, the Valeo VBR, for increased fusion potential in corpectomy procedures, according to a company news release.
Bartow (Fla.) Regional Medical Center has named Stuart D. Patterson, MD, chief of surgery, according to a report from The Ledger.
The Food and Drug Administration granted 19 spine-related device clearances in January, according to an FDA report.
The New Jersey State Spine Society has called an emergency meeting for Feb. 15 to address major state legislative issues to reduce reimbursement rates for spine procedures and gather support for advocacy efforts, according to an ISASS news release.
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A new study led by Guillaume D. Dumont, MD, of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, shows that adolescent athletes waiting more than 150 days after an ACL injury for treatment risk a higher risk of other…
George Theodore, MD, team physician for the New England Patriots, recently performed arthroscopic ankle surgery on tight end Rob Gronkowski's left ankle at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, according to a report from The Republican.