Here are seven trends making a huge impact on the future of spine surgery.
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Larry Dorr, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and founder of the Dorr Institute for Arthritis Research and Education Foundation, organized a volunteer medical trip to Tanzania, according to a Sioux City Journal report.
Johnson & Johnson will expand four existing plants in Puerto Rico, according to a Canadian Business report.
Jeff Rydin, president of global sales at NuVasive, has resigned, according to a Yahoo Finance report.
Steven Shin, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, performed surgery on professional golfer Spencer Levin, according to a PGA Tour report.
China's State Food & Drug Administration and India's Drug Controller General of India have each revamped and released regulations governing medical device operations in their countries, according to a Healthpoint Capital report.
Stryker has launched a computer-assisted surgery system, Stryker ADAPT for the Gamma3 Locking Nail System, for hip surgery.
The FDA has approved Baxano to market its new iO-Tome device for spinal fusion applications.
Recently the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery formed an advocacy arm, the International Advocates for Spine Patients.
North Fulton Hospital outside Atlanta opened a 52,000-square-foot medical building for outpatient spine care, pain management and imaging, according to Patch.