Spine

Kuros Biosciences’ released its MagnetOS minimally invasive spine delivery system in a full commercial launch. MagnetOS is a bone graft delivery system and is sterile, prefilled, free of human tissue and has a mechanism of action backed by Level I…

As spine surgeons relocate across the U.S., market dynamics shift for ASCs, hospitals and private practices. Spine remains one of the most in-demand surgical specialties, and with an orthopedic surgeon shortage of more than 5,000 predicted by the end of…

Since July 1, Becker’s reported on seven spine and orthopedic surgeons who have died. 1. Peter Sultan, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, N.Y., died July 13 at age 54. “Peter was one of Long…

Access to spine surgeons depends on workforce supply, system efficiency and shifting patient demand. Becker’s connected with three experts to get their take on how patient access will fare in the coming years. While some foresee technology and scheduling advancements…

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix has appointed Nicholas Theodore, MD, as chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix. Dr. Theodore is a leader in minimally invasive spine surgeries, robotics and…

Scrub Capital is investing in Spark Spine, a medtech company focused on regenerative healing in spine and orthopedic trauma patients. The investment will support Spark Spine’s core platform — piezoelectric implants designed to promote tissue regeneration, according to an Oct.…

Kevin McCracken, MD, joined Albany, N.Y.-based St. Peter’s Orthopedics, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, according to an Oct. 2 news release. Dr. McCracken has more than 25 years of experience as a spine surgeon, and 20…

Sex-based anatomical differences have an impact on S2 alar-iliac screw placement and rod alignment in the coronal plane during spine surgery, according to a study in Spine Deformity. The study examined 185 complete cases and evaluated adult deformity patients, according…

James Doty, MD, a neurosurgeon with Stanford (Calif.) Medicine, died at age 69. Dr. Doty, who died from surgical complications in July, built a neurosurgery practice in Orange County, Calif. in the 1990s, and before that he served nine years…

Choice Spine launched an expansion of its TigerShark lateral interbody system, the company said Oct. 1. The expansion was developed in collaboration with Stuart Kinsella, MD, and its is designed to accommodate a wider range of patient anatomies, according to…