The ProDisc-C total disc replacement was compared with single-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion in a new Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery article.
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The Food and Drug Administration granted 39 orthopedic- and spine-related clearances in October.
New York-based Hospital for Special Surgery researchers are conducting a study to determine if less invasive wrist fracture surgery with a novel implant yields better outcomes for patients.
Board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon Paul Suh, MD, serves as a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
The global spine surgery market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.49 percent from 2014 to 2019, based on MarketReserachReports.biz, according to medgadget.
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Center for Regenerative Orthopedics is offering patients with joint arthritis or overuse injuries platelet rich plasma therapy to achieve relief and avoid surgery.
Prosidyan, a Warren, N.J.-based developer of fiber-based bioactive glass products, received FDA 510(k) clearance for its FIBERGRAFT BG Morsels for postero-lateral spinal fusion.
Nexxt Spine, a Noblesville, Ind.-based medical device company, developed the DT Elite Guide System.
Back Pain Centers of America, an organization connecting back pain patients with physicians in the area, added Long Island (N.Y.) Spine Specialists to its network.
Several investors including Google Ventures and FPrime Capital provided Boston-based PatientPing funding to increase its staff and add its presence in more states, according to MedCity News.