Spine

San Luis Obispo, Calif.-based FzioMed received Russian clearance of its Oxiplex gel for lumbar spine surgery, according to News-Medical.

Recruiting new spine surgeons can be time consuming and expensive, which places a heavy burden on any private practice.

Having two attending spine surgeons in the operating room during a procedure can produce better patient outcomes, according to a study done at the University of California San Francisco.

The Business of Spine has launched a new customer loyalty program with special offers and members-only discounts.

Seven spine surgeons discuss goals for their practice heading into 2013.

Hyun Bae, MD, is the Director of Education at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the Medical Director of the Spine Institute in Santa Monica. He has researched stem cell repair for degenerative disc disease and the use of growth factors to…

Medical Marketing Solutions founder Steven Siwek has launched a new publication, Thrive Health Magazine, focused on patient education and wellness. The first issue was published in the fall of 2012 and the next is scheduled for release in March.

Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside, Calif., purchased its second Renaissance surgical system from Mazor Robotics, becoming one of the first health systems to own more than one system.

The Food and Drug Administration granted 21 spine-related device clearances in December.

Andrew Cappuccino, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon with Buffalo Spine Surgery, has filed a lawsuit with the U.S. District Federal Court, Southern District of California, against spine device company NuVasive.