By: Norbert Sparrow | PLASTEC Minneapolis One of the rightly touted breakthroughs of 3D printing in the medical space is the technology’s capability of producing custom orthopedic devices that precisely match specific patient anatomies. University of Minnesota mechanical engineering professor Michael McAlpine wants to take that a step further by integrating customized functionality into the 3D-printed device. “The […]
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TAMPA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ForeSight Medical has launched Encompass Specialty Surgical Network, a specialized orthopedic, spine and pain management surgical network for workers’ compensation payers. The leading provider of surgical device cost containment in workers’ compensation, ForeSight leveraged its deep domain experience and extensive surgical data and analytics platform to develop the first narrow network of best-in-class […]
Apollo Hospitals Hyderabad has successfully performed spine surgeries on eight patients using the ‘Mazor Robotics’ technology, which enables precise placement of instrumentation in spine. In conventional spine surgery, the key challenge has always been placement of instrumentation in spine. Especially placing of screws more so in a deformed spine without damaging the nerves and getting […]
BURLINGTON, Mass., Aug. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Decision Resources Group finds that in spite of a longstanding discrepancy between hospital and ASC (Ambulatory Surgical Center) reimbursement, the number of ASCs in the United States is rising steadily, reflecting a general trend toward outpatient procedures. With the typical orthopedic ASC value proposition touching on themes like convenience […]
By Sandra G. Boodman – August 22, 2016 Melissa Curley Bogner was baffled: Why did her feet feel suddenly hot — in January? The 41-year-old management analyst for the Navy had grown accustomed to periodic bouts of neuropathy — numbness in her hands and feet — the apparent legacy of a severe allergic reaction to a […]
August 18, 2016 Hip fractures are common orthopedic injuries, and the incidence is projected to increase substantially in the near future.1,2 Not only are hip fractures common, they are also associated with poor prognosis and 1-year mortality rates ranging from 20% to 30%.3,4 Beyond mortality, survival after hip fracture significantly decreases patient independence and quality […]
August 22, 2016 A new study suggests that natural proteins can be used to effectively test new replacement hip and knee joints in the laboratory. The work could help with improving design in order to reduce wear and tear and increase the lifespan of such prosthetics. Details were published in the International Journal of Surface […]
By Ben Potter – August 19, 2016 A pioneering maker of 3D printed skull and bone implants held up as a beacon of innovation by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says the government’s actions don’t match its rhetoric and are blocking his company’s growth. Melbourne neurosurgeon Paul d’Urso founded Anatomics 20 years ago to make customised 3D print cranial implants. […]
By Bradley J. Fikes– August 19, 2016 Spine surgery company NuVasive faced a critical transition in the spring of 2015, when Alex Lukianov, its charismatic chief executive and founder, resigned over a violation of corporate reimbursement and personnel policies. Lukianov had propelled a wave of innovation into spine surgery, a notoriously difficult field historically plagued […]
Columbia, MD – (August 22, 2016) – ACell, Inc. today announced that it has named Brad Adams Vice President of Sales. He will be responsible for directing the strategy and execution of both field sales and national accounts. Adams has more than 20 years of senior healthcare management experience. Most recently, he served as […]
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