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Spinal inflammation on MRI, degree of inflammation predictive of AS disease progression

By Shirley Pulawski Among patients with ankylosing spondylitis, spinal inflammation visible on MRI, as well as the degree of spinal inflammation observed, were significantly associated with radiographic disease progression, according to research presen…

VertiFlex® Inc. Announces FDA PMA Approval for the Superion® Interspinous Spacer VertiFlex

VertiFlex® Inc. a leading innovator of advanced minimally invasive interventions for spinal stenosis announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a PMA Approval Order for the company’s Superion® Interspinous Spacer System clearing the way for commercialization

Endoscopic removal of spinal tumor with the patient awake at Rhode Island Hospital

The spinal tumor grew back. Even though the 16-year old patient endured surgery a year earlier to remove and diagnose the lesion, it was back and its cause unknown. Determined to identify the tumor tissue and set the patient on

German Patient First To Receive 3D Printed Titanium Spinal Fusion Implant

By Te Edwards Spinal fusion surgeries in the United States have increased by 70 percent between 2001 and 2011. While those numbers are due in large part to the aging of the American population, they’re also due to advances in

Ceramic-on-ceramic bearing surfaces may increase risk of squeaking, total implant fracture in THA

By Monica Jaramillo A meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials found ceramic-on-ceramic bearing surfaces in total hip arthroplasty increased the risk of squeaking and total implant fracture significantly compared with ceramic-on-polyethylene bear…

Neurosurgeon Aria Sabit admitted performing unneeded spine operations

By Tresa Baldas A Birmingham neurosurgeon pleaded guilty to performing unnecessary spinal surgeries on patients and then unlawfully billing the government and private insurance companies $11 million for the operations, the U.S. Attorneys office announc…

SI-BONE, Inc. Appoints Laura Francis Chief Financial Officer And Closes Additional Round Of Growth Capital

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — SI-BONE, Inc., a medical device company that pioneered the use of the iFuse Implant System, a minimally invasive surgical (MIS) device indicated for fusion for certain disorders of the sacroiliac (SI) joint, announced today that Laura

NUVASIVE APPOINTS GREGORY T. LUCIER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

SAN DIEGO, CA – MAY 26, 2015 – NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA) (“NuVasive” or the “Company”), a leading medical device company focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally-integrated solutions, today announced that Gregory T. Lucier has been appointed Chief

Barclays Reiterates “Overweight” Rating for Smith & Nephew plc (SN)

By Robert Jamerson Smith & Nephew plc (LON:SN)‘s stock had its “overweight” rating reissued by analysts at Barclays in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday. They currently have a GBX 1,230 ($19.03) price target on the stock. Barclays’ target

Orthopaedic Institute for Children Ambulatory Surgery Center Groundbreaking Ceremony and Volunteer Recognition Set for May 30, 11 a.m.

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–L.A. Dodgers icon, philanthropist and children’s healthcare advocate Tommy Lasorda will headline the groundbreaking and volunteer recognition ceremony for Orthopaedic Institute for Children’s (OIC) $10 million, 13,000 square foot Ambulatory Surgery Center, on May 30, 11 a.m. –

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