Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, Calif., are conducting a study using the electronic knee artificial joint to test the new antigravity treadmill for use during rehabilitation, according to a Scripps news release.
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Hospitals, physicians and surgery centers are all preparing for the immediate impact of the Healthcare Reform Act on the healthcare industry. As these changes occur, medical device companies should also prepare for market and industry changes. Kristian Werling, JD, MBA,…
Binder Biomedical launched the NEWTON Invertebral Body Fusion Spinal Spacer System, which allows for anterior, posterior and lateral insertion angles to reach the invertebral disc space, according to a company news release.
Integra LifeSciences opened a new facility for spine surgery research, education and training using Integra's products in Irvine, Calif., according to a company news release.
Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe is now the majority stock holder of K2M, a spinal device company developing treatment for complex spinal pathologies, according to a company news release.
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SI-BONE closed an $11 million financing for expansion of clinical and commercial operations of the iFuse Implant System for minimally invasive sacroiliac join surgery, according to a company news release.
NeoStem has reported second quarter revenues of $19.4 million, a 26 percent increase from the second quarter 2009 and a 23 percent increase from the first quarter of 2010, according to a company news release.
Medtronic has acquired Osteotech, a company producing biologic products for regenerative healing, in a transaction valued at approximately $123 million, according to a Medtronic news release.
Orthofix's sports medicine division launched the FUSION XT knee brace as the newest addition to the AirTech system, according to a company news release.
Ascension Orthopedics announced the use of its PyroTITAN shoulder implant, the first commercially available PyroCarbon implant, in Australia last month, according to a company news release.