Spine

A study recently published in The Spine Journal examined the cost and quality of life for patients with C5 palsy after posterior cervical decompression and fusion.

Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists in Spokane, Wash., announced the addition of William L. Weigel, MD, to its physician team.

  Mesoblast recently completed enrollment for its double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2 clinical trial at multiple sites across the United States and Australia to randomize 100 patients with intervertebral disc disease to receive either high doses of the company's allogeneic MPCs…

  A new study published in Brain shows that paralyzed spinal cord injury patients may be able to regain voluntary movement in their legs and feet, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons named Robert E. Harbaugh, MD, FAANS, president for 2015 to 2016.

A new study published in The Spine Journal evaluates the accuracy of intraoperative fluoroscopy to place pedicle screws.

Zimmer Spine, a division of Zimmer, announced the U.S. market launch of the Optio-C Anterior Cervical System, a next generation, stand-alone cervical device that intends to offer the stability and fusion potential of a traditional ACDF.

Jersey City, N.J.-based The Spine and Sports Health Center announced the addition of Joshua Rovner, MD, to its medical team, according to a report by the Hudson Reporter.

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (N.J.) announced the establishment of the Center for Orthopedic & Spine Health, according to a report by The Times.

An article recently published in The Spine Journal compared revision one- and two-level cervical total disc replacement with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.