From biologics to robotic findings, here are six spine and orthopedic studies Becker’s has reported on so far in the second quarter.
1. New York City-based Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai researchers have identified a “molecular switch” that may be capable of helping improve recovery after peripheral nerve or spinal cord injuries.
2. Robotic-assisted total knee replacements have a higher complication risk than conventional methods, according to a study from the Sunnybrook Research Institute.
3. Patients who underwent robotic-assisted and computer-navigated knee surgery were over three times more likely to report satisfaction, according to a study.
4. Orthopedic surgery patients responded well to a new nonopioid pain reliever, according to a study from New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery, expanding pain management options.
5. Smith+Nephew’s Cartiheal Agili-C cartilage repair implants showed superior pain relief and functional gains at five years compared to surgical standard of care, according to a study.
6. Cleveland Clinic researchers found that minimally invasive and robot-assisted spine surgery achieved similar outcomes to open procedures while improving efficiency.
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