Spine devicemaker Globus Medical is suing Life Spine for allegations of patent infringement.
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Dover, Del.-based Bayhealth Hospital Kent Campus added the 7D Flash navigation system for spine surgery, CBS affiliate WBOC reported Oct. 13.
UP Health System Marquette has added cervical disc replacement to its offerings, NBC/Fox affiliate WLUC reported Oct. 14.
When thinking about the next five years in orthopedics and the biggest game changers in the field, some surgeons say evolving technology and payer models stand out.
NuVasive launched its Cohere TLIF-O implant for posterior spine surgery, according to an Oct. 14 news release.
The future of value-based care will rely on creativity in spine care, better cost measurements, multidisciplinary teamwork and technological advancements, according to Philip Louie, MD, of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle.
Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City performed a landmark joint replacement in October using Zimmer Biomet's Persona IQ smart implant. The implant, which tracks patient movement data, is one of many recent advances that could transform joint replacement…
Eight hospitals and practices hiring spine surgeons, using LinkedIn's Job Search tool:
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From fighting to maintain access to innovative technologies to pushing back against reimbursement cuts and increasing payer hurdles, the concerns of spine surgeons are many.