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Spinal fusion, physiotherapy vs. physiotherapy for radiculopathy: 7 key factors in favor of surgery

By Laura Dyrda A new study published in Spine examines the outcomes for patients with anterior cervical decompression and fusion with physiotherapy to patients who have physiotherapy alone to treat cervical radiculopathy. The study was a prospective randomized controlled trial including 60

Mazor Robotics Ltd – Downgraded by Zacks (MZOR)

By Jennifer Langley Mazor Robotics Ltd – (NASDAQ:MZOR) was downgraded by Zacks from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a note issued to investors on Thursday, Market Beat.com reports. According to Zacks, “Mazor Robotics Ltd. is engaged in the development, production and marketing of medical

CONMED Lags Q3 Earnings & Sales, View Cut, Stock Down

Shares of CONMED Corp plunged 12.8% ($6.24) in after-hours trading after the company reported disappointing third-quarter results and lowered its full-year 2015 outlook. CONMED posted adjusted earnings of 38 cents per share, which lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6 cents. Moreover,

Effective patient-reported outcomes gathering in orthopedics: 5 things to know

By Laura Dyrda A new study published in AJMC examines patient-reported outcomes for orthopedic care with a web-based quality-of-life questionnaire. The researchers gave a web-based version of the EuroQol 5-diminesion and Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score to 666 patients who received care at two facilities

Nextremity Solutions, Inc. Acquires Foot Fusion Technology from Del Palma Orthopedics

WARSAW, Ind., Oct. 22, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nextremity Solutions, Inc., a pure-play foot and ankle company located in Warsaw, IN, has completed the acquisition of a highly innovative foot fusion technology from Del Palma Orthopedics (DPO) that had previously

Does vancomycin help spinal tumor patients? 5 key notes

By Laura Dyrda A new study published in Spine examines intrawound vancomycin to prevent surgical site infection for patients with spinal tumors and non-spinal tumor patients. The researchers examined a series of 334 patients who underwent open posterior instrumented surgeries at a

Setting up a 23-hour recovery care center: 6 important steps

By Anuja Vaidya Wauwatosa (Wis.) Surgery Center, an affiliate of Surgical Care Affiliates, made its decision to construct a recovery center in November, 2014. The recovery center opened on Sept. 15, 2015, and it has already had an impact on

59 ASC management & development companies to watch — 2016

By Mary Rechtoris Here are 59 companies involved in the management and development of ASCs. Note: This list is not an endorsement of any company. Acumen Healthcare (Marietta, Ga.). Andrew T. King founded Acumen Healthcare in 1999 and now serves as the

DePuy Synthes Q3 US sales up 3%, worldwide sales drop 18.9%: 6 key notes

By Laura Dyrda Johnson & Johnson’s orthopedics subsidiary DePuy Synthes reported a drop in international and overall sales in the third quarter of 2015. Here are five key notes from the report: 1. The U.S. sales were up 3.1 percent over the

CONMED Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2015 Financial Results

UTICA, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CONMED Corporation (Nasdaq: CNMD) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2015. “While I am pleased to see total Company constant currency sales break back into positive growth, the overall results indicate the transformative changes

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