Gary Steinberg, MD, a neurosurgeon at Stanford University School of Medicine, will lead the school's participation in the FDA-approved phase 1 trial meant to test the safety of using stem cells for treating spinal cord injuries, according to a PhysOrg…
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Joint Implant Surgeons, a New Albany, Ohio-based physician group, has partnered with Belmont Community Hospital in Bellaire, Ohio, where the group will be providing orthopedic services, according to a hospital news release.
Kensey Nash, a medical device company focused on regenerative medicine, recently acquired the assets of Nerites, a developer of medical adhesives and anti-fouling coatings, for $20 million in cash, according to a Kensey Nash news release.
Laser Spine Institute is opening a new consultation facility in Cincinnati, according to a practice news release.
Concussions among female high school athletes were observed at similar or higher rates than concussions among male athletes in similar sports, according to a study published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine.
Spine surgeons generally agree on when patients with degenerative spinal disorders need surgery, however, they disagree on the appropriate surgical intervention, according to a study published in Spine.
Jeffrey Traina, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Natchez (Miss.) Community Hospital, recently gave a presentation on platelet-rich plasma at the annual International Arthroplasty Conference in Sharm Elsheikh, Egypt, and at the International Society for Technical Arthroplasty congress in Dubai, according…