Uncategorized

After visiting James Andrews, MD, earlier in the year, San Francisco Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto's elbow pain has reemerged, MLB.com reports.

Former sports medicine physician Howard Orson Setzer, MD, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and five years of probation for sexually abusing patients as well as fraudulently billing insurance companies and Medicaid, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

NuVasive received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Pulse surgical automation platform.

Mighty Oak Medical received FDA 510(k) clearance for its patient-specific, 3D-printed S2AI Guide for sacroiliac fixation in complex spinal reconstruction.

DePuy Synthes launched the Concorde Lift Expandable Interbody Device in the U.S. as part of a new minimally invasive spine procedural solution.

Robert Anderson, MD, performed a pair of surgeries on Minnesota Vikings' center Pat Elflein, who'll start the season on the physically unable to perform list as a result, the Minnesota StarTribune reports.

Here are seven studies on spine implant surface technology in 2018 so far:

New York Mets left fielder Yoenis Cespedes is scheduled to undergo season-ending surgeries on both of his heels, according to MLB.com.

Imalogix released the latest version of its diagnostic imaging, interventional radiology, cardiology and surgery platform that supports all radiation and fluoroscopy standards set by The Leapfrog Group and The Joint Commission.

The State of Florida bestowed a $1 million grant upon Gulf Breeze, Fla.-based Andrews Research & Education Foundation for its work to support regenerative medicine research, effective July 1.