Lemak Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, based in Birmingham, Ala., has opened a new office in Hoover, Ala., according to a practice news release.
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Minimally invasive lumbar decompression, or MILD, is a percutaneous procedure developed by Vertos Medical to treat symptomatic spinal stenosis. The purpose of the MILD procedure is to remove excess ligamentum flavum and decompress the spinal cord.
A New Jersey Assembly committee has approved a bill to introduce a health insurance exchange, an online marketplace where individuals and small businesses could comparison shop for insurance coverage, according to an NJ Spotlight report.
HIMSS has announced three recipients of its clinician IT leadership awards, according to an HIMSS news release.
Stephen Hochschuler, MD, co-founder of Texas Back Institute and past president of the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery, discusses eight changes for a more positive spine and healthcare environment in the future.
Wright Medical Group has received FDA 510(k) Clearance for its PROPHECY INBONE Pre-Operative Navigation Alignment Guides for total ankle replacement, according to a company news release.
The Orthopaedic Trauma Association has announced new officers for its board of directors, including Robert A. Probe, as president, according to an AAOS Now report.
The Food and Drug Administration granted 43 orthopedic- and spine-related device clearances in January, according to an FDA report.
Marie Walker, MD, was invited to present at the Multidisciplinary Mayo Spine Conference this past January, according to a Rockford Spine Center news release (pdf).
The Pain Center of Arizona opened a new clinic in Phoenix, according to a news release.