The North American Spine Society released a statement responding to the Yale Open Data Access Project that published two studies in the Annals of Internal Medicine showing lower degrees of efficacy and higher rates of adverse effects with the use…
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Sunrise, Fla.-based OrthoSensor received FDA 510(k) clearance for its VERASENSE knee system, an instrument system for implant position during total knee replacements.
Center Valley, Pa.-based Aesculap Implant Systems has introduced its CeSpace Interbody System for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion procedures.
SpineGuard received a patent for its "smart screw" concept where the PediGuard sensor is implanted on the tip of a pedicle screw.
James Andrews, MD, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, recently performed elbow surgery on the Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Daniel Hudson, according to an Arizona Sports report.
On Thursday, Robert Watkins, MD, board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon, is scheduled to perform a microdiscectomy on the New York Yankees first and third baseman Kevin Youkilis, according to an NY Daily News report.
At the 20th Annual Ambulatory Surgery Centers Conference in Chicago, Robin Fowler, MD, and Stephen Rosenbaum will give a presentation titled "Regional Market Strategies for Pain Management."
Michael Gordon, MD, board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon, practices with Hoag Orthopedic Institute in Irvine, Calif. Dr. Gordon earned his medical degree from the Joan Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York. He interned at Mount Sinai…
On Tuesday, June 19, Christopher R. Good, MD, a spinal specialist from the Virginia Spine Institute in Reston, Va., performed the first sacroiliac fusion surgery guided by a robot on a patient.
At the 11th Annual Spine, Orthopedic & Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference on June 14, Matt Lau, corporate controller of Regent Surgical Health based in Westchester, Ill., discussed his best practices for orthopedic and spine surgery centers to determine the profitability…