Spine

  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.

The North American Spine Society hosted its annual Advocacy Day on March 27, according to a Spine on the Hill report.

  Erkan Alci, MD, a spine surgeon, recently joined Coastal Orthopedics in Conway, S.C.