Cerapedics has presented preliminary outcomes data from a FDA Investigational Device Exemption clinical trial for i-FACTOR Peptide Enhanced Bone Graft in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion procedures, which indicates that treatment with i-FACTOR does not result in significantly inferior outcomes…
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Judson Cook, MD, a neurosurgeon, is the first surgeon in Wyoming to perform cervical disc replacement surgery the PCM Cervical Disc device, according to a CBS 5 News report.
Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health announced the establishment of a personalized wellness program for spine surgery patients — the Sanford Center for Spine Success.
Evanston, Ill.-based NorthShore University HealthSystem Foundation hosted an investiture ceremony for three endowed chairs, including Jason L. Koh, MD, in the newly created Board of Directors Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery, according to a Chicago Tribune report.
Albany, N.Y.-based OrthoNY announced the appointment of Mary Hannan, MS, RN, as COO.
Andrew Hayek, President and CEO of Surgical Care Affiliates, has been named to Becker’s list of 40 of the Smartest People in Healthcare. Additionally, Hayek is now one of Aspen Institute’s 2014 Class of Henry Crown Fellows.
A new study presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting this week shows the economic impact of patients who undergo surgery for disc herniation.
James Weinstein, DO, MS, CEO and President of the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health System, and his team were awarded the 2014 OREF Clinical Research Award for their work with the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial at the American Academy Orthopaedic Surgeons annual…
A study published in Spine recently examined the cost and value of spinal deformity surgery.
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