Spine

Tenon Medical’s SImmetry+ sacroiliac joint fusion system has been used in its initial clinical procedures, according to a Dec. 4 news release. Ali Araghi, DO; Brian Fiani, DO; Kraig Kristof, MD, and Sunil Panchal, MD, are among the first physicians…

Frank Fumich, MD, of the Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio in Lima, performed the region’s first two-level cervical disc replacement using Centinel Spine’s prodisc C implants. Dr. Fumich used the prodisc C Vivo and prodisc C SK devices for a patient…

Despite challenges in the healthcare landscape, many spine surgeons remain optimistic for the specialty, especially as innovations are unveiled. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to spine surgeons around the country about clinical, business and policy…

PathKeeper Surgical’s spine navigation system received an Innovative Technology contract from Vizient, according to a Dec. 3 news release. The contract was given based on reviews of PathKeeper’s 3D optical spine navigation system. “We are incredibly honored to receive this…

Carlsmed launched its aprevo platform for cervical spinal fusion, the company said Dec. 3. The aprevo cervical interbody system combines AI-driven preoperative planning with 3D printing for customized implants, according to a news release. This builds on Carlsmed’s existing aprevo…

A 12-month pilot study of Pacira BioScience’s iovera for chronic lower back pain showed it was favorable compared to compared to radiofrequency ablation, according to a Dec. 2 news release. Researchers did a randomized, 30-patient study evaluating RFA and iovera…

Motion preservation may be a promising technology in spine surgery, but it faces one key hurdle, Frank Vironis, MD, PhD, said. Dr. Vironis, Chief of Neurosurgery at Marcus Neuroscience Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida in Boca Raton, discussed…

Centinel Spine earned one- and two-level lumbar disc replacement coverage from the second largest commercial payer in Arizona, according to a Dec. 2 news release. Centinel Spine’s prodisc-L implant is approved by the payer for single- or two-level procedures from…

Durango-based Spine Colorado installed the EOSedge imaging system, according to a news release shared Dec. 1 with Becker’s. The system captures anterior-posterior and lateral full-body scans while a patient sits or stands naturally. EOSedge reduces radiation exposure and uses AI…

KIC Ventures launched the VertiFix system designed to remove implants while preserving the spinous processes, according to a Dec. 2 news release. VertiFix is designed to address failed or improperly-placed interspinous process implants. It is a patented system developed in…