X-spine has received FDA clearance for its Calix PC Spinal Implant System, according to a company news release.
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Patients who undergo anterior cervical decompression and fusion have more risk of experiencing gastroesophageal reflux than patients undergoing lumbar spinal surgery, according to a story published in Spine.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recently participated in the Safe, Accessible Playground Design Day event to promote the construction of more community parks in San Francisco, according to an AAOS news release.
Surgery for hip impingement among athletes is becoming more common and is performed more often on younger athletes than in previous years, despite the lack of evidence for the efficacy of the procedure, according to a report from the New…
Michael Chen, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in sports medicine, recently joined Mercy Health Physicians in Cincinnati, according to a Mason Buzz report.
Allen Medical Systems' Jackson Table is designed to reduce OR-acquired pressure ulcers. The table includes a patient positioning and support system that can be used during several different spine procedures. Surgeons can also use the C-Flex head positioning system, which…
TranS1 has launched a new lateral access fusion system for interbody fusions, according to a company news release.
The Red Sox have announced the team will eliminate the medical director position, previously held by Tom Gill, MD, of Massachusetts General Hospital, in favor of a new medical provider model, according to a Boston Globe report.
The National Bone Health Alliance and Kaiser Permanente recently unveiled their "20/20 Vision" for reducing hip and other fractures by 20 percent by 2020, according to a joint news release.
Malpractice lawsuits against U.S. surgeons can lead to emotional exhaustion, stress and professional dissatisfaction, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.