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    Nevro announces new data demonstrating health economic benefits of 10kHz SCS...

    Boston Scientific to expand neuromodulation portfolio with Relievant Medsystems acquisition

    Studies indicate workers’ compensation patients fare worse than counterparts following lumbar...

    Astura announces initial case and full commercial release for El Capitan...

    UK MHRA adds capacity for medical device certification

    Medtronic receives CE-mark approval for Inceptiv closed-loop SCS to treat chronic...

    Wenzel Spine receives US FDA clearance expanding clinical indications for primaLOK...

    Viseon announces commercial rollout, initial clinical use of 4K MaxView system

    Health economic data show cost-dominance of Saluda’s EVOKE system over open-loop...

    Ilika and Cirtec Medical partner on the manufacture and commercialisation of...

    ‘Intelligent suit’ supported by AI and electrical stimulation could enhance spinal...

    NeuroSolv seeks to expand development and approval of novel spinal cord...

    Stryker announces commercial launch of Q guidance system with cranial guidance...

    First SynerFuse procedure performed by solo surgeon in two-level spinal fusion...

    Cochrane Library urged to retract and revise recent SCS review over...

    US FDA seeks to “modernise” clinical trials with new draft guidance

    Amazon executive joins Medtronic to spearhead development in robotics and implantables

    Brain-computer interface plus SCS therapy enables thought-controlled walking after spinal cord...

    Abbott gains US FDA nod to treat non-surgical back pain with...

    SynerFuse announces presentation of IDE proof-of-concept study data

    Biotronik announces US FDA approval of Prospera spinal cord stimulation system

    Review concludes SCS benefits do not outweigh associated risks and costs...

    Synaptive announces US and Canadian availability of Modus X

    US Department of Defense grants University of Miami researcher $3.25 million...

    Pulsed radiofrequency with steroid injection brings sciatica relief

    Woven Orthopedic Technologies granted 510(k) clearance for Ogmend implant enhancement system

    NeuroOne completes initial animal implant of thin-film paddle lead for spinal...

    Accelus announces FDA 510(k) clearance of Remi robotic navigation system for...

    minimally invasive surgery

    Porous 3D-printed interbody cages associated with lower rates of subsidence compared...

    Expanding Innovations bags FDA approval for X-PAC expandable lateral cage system

    Neurosurgeons and orthopaedic spine surgeons provide similar results regardless of spine...

    UK MHRA awarded £10 million to fast-track patient access to medical...

    Risk factors for same-site recurrent disc herniation include smoking and preoperative...

    First patient enrolled in trial comparing Nimbus radiofrequency ablation device to...

    High-frequency spinal cord stimulation may be associated with “significant decrease” in...

    INSPIRE 2.0 acute spinal cord injury study fails to achieve primary...

    NuVasive celebrates 20-year milestone of the XLIF procedure

    Nevro announces full US market launch of HFX iQ spinal cord...

    Telemedicine satisfaction and usage remains high for spine patients post lockdown

    New meta-analysis indicates no benefit of adding instrumented fusion to decompression...

    Surgeons fail to hit preoperative sagittal alignment goals in roughly a...

    EU ministers approve changes to MDR transition timetable

    TOPS facet joint replacement demonstrates significant improvements versus fusion in IDE...

    Spinal cord stimulation found to “instantly improve” post-stroke arm and hand...

    Aurora Spine receives IRB approval to commence multicentre study for DEXA-C...

    Xtant Medical acquires new product lines from Surgalign in US$17 million...

    Ehlers-Danlos syndrome associated with higher medical and surgical complications following ACDF

    minimally invasive surgery

    Increasing demand for posterior spinal fusion procedures will strain healthcare systems,...

    Combined flexion and compression negatively impact the mechanical integrity of the...

    Centinel Spine announces 500th procedure with prodisc C Vivo and prodisc...

    Curiteva announces FDA 510(k) clearance for Inspire 3D porous PEEK HAFUSE...

    Ulrich medical USA announces first percutaneous spine case for Momentum minimally...

    SCS therapies can play a role in cancer-related pain treatment despite...

    NuVasive and Globus Medical announce merger

    Spinal Elements appoints Ron Lloyd as president and chief executive officer

    New research highlights risk factors of medical malpractice litigation due to...

    Vertebral Bone Quality Score a strong predictor of pedicle screw loosening...

    Boston Scientific announces three-month data from SOLIS trial at NANS

    High preoperative expectations of decompression plus fusion for lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis

    DiscGenics receives FDA RMAT designation for IDCT for degenerative disc disease

    Augmedics reveals 3,000 patient milestone for xvision spine system

    New CPT code now effective for second level of lumbar total...

    icotec receives FDA clearance for its Ø 4.5mm VADER pedicle screws

    FDA approves Abbott’s spinal cord stimulation system for those with painful...

    Companion Spine acquires Backbone SAS

    Orthofix announces full commercial launch and first cases of Mariner deformity...

    Norwegian study shows equivalent clinical outcomes between public and private hospitals...

    Lateral single position surgery offers similar outcomes to circumferential anterior-posterior fusion,...

    Newborn screening for SMA leads to more children being able to...

    Astura Medical receives FDA 510(k) clearance for El Capitan X expandable...

    Abbott presents new data on streamlining patient-reported measures, BurstDR and more...

    VySpine receives FDA clearance for LumiVy NanoVy Ti Lumbar IBF system

    Saluda Medical announces presentation of 36-month EVOKE trial data at NANS...

    minimally invasive surgery

    Unilateral pedicle screw fixation as effective as bilateral for TLIF, new...

    Life Spine receives approval from FDA

    Life Spine announces first surgical cases of ARx spinal fixation system

    SynerFuse announces “milestone” solo spine surgeon procedure in DRG stimulation study

    New study highlights outcomes of cervicothoracic junction instrumentation following separation surgery...

    NanoHive receives FDA 510(k) clearance for Hive standalone cervical system

    Decompression alone and decompression with fusion offer similar outcomes for patients...

    Surglasses receives FDA 510(k) clearance for Caduceus S AR spine navigation...

    SI-Bone announces FDA clearance for expanded rod compatibility with the iFuse...

    Orthofix and SeaSpine complete merger

    Empirical Spine completes full premarket approval submission to FDA for LimiFlex...

    Abbott launches Eterna spinal cord stimulation system for the treatment of...

    CAVUX facet fixation system granted FDA approval for the treatment of...

    Saluda Medical initiates US commercialisation of the Evoke spinal cord stimulation...

    Life Spine receives approval from FDA

    TruLift lateral expandable spacer system and lateral plate system granted FDA...

    Postoperative wound drains not recommended in some patients undergoing posterior spinal...

    Top US spinal organisations launch new Coalition for Spine Health

    Non-pharmacological interventions more beneficial for patients with chronic low back pain...

    HAPPE Spine announces Andrew Iott as president and CEO

    EU Commission to propose delay to MDR implementation

    VYRSA Technologies announces worldwide launch of VYRSA V1 SI fusion system

    Posterior surgery non-inferior to anterior surgery for cervical foraminal radiculopathy patients,...

    Swiss parliament votes to accept US FDA-approved medical devices

    Type of cervical disc herniation on MRI does not correlate with...

    Insurance plan affects access to and timeliness of surgery for patients...

    Rosies Base signs research agreement with SpineCraft for next-generation spinal implants

    Accelus announces 15,000 FlareHawk implantation milestone

    Onward awarded grant to continue developing Brain-Computer Interface technology

    ChoiceSpine announces line extension of their Harrier standalone ALIF system

    Implanet partners with Sanyou Medical in China

    Globus Medical partners with NHS to provide hospitals with surgical robotic...

    Smoking does not significantly increase risk of adverse events within 90...

    Expert consensus lacking on treatment of degenerative spondylolisthesis

    Spinal Stabilization Technologies announces start of LOPAIN2 clinical trial for lumbar...

    COMPaSS personalised spine surgery study begins enrolment

    Centinel Spine announces first commercial use of prodisc C SK cervical...

    UC San Diego Health awarded advanced certification in spine surgery

    One-year data from TOPS IDE trial show significant improvement in all...

    First patients implanted with Orthofix’s Legacy Demineralised Bone Matrix

    AR has the potential to improve workflow for minimally invasive transforaminal...

    SeaSpine announces full commercial launch of the Mariner MIS Wayfinder system

    Life Spine receives approval from FDA

    Life Spine announces first surgical cases of the ProLift micro endoscopic...

    NuVasive launches Tube System and Excavation Micro for posterior spine surgery

    Accelus announces FDA clearance for Remi robotic navigation system software update

    Nevro announces US FDA approval of HFX iQ system to personalise...

    Centinel Spine announces prodisc C Vivo cervical total disc replacement milestone

    Spinal cord burst stimulation provides no significant benefit compared with placebo,...

    Spinal implant firm raises £10.8 million after successful product release

    EUROSPINE 2022: Short course of physiotherapy increases likelihood of self-perceived improvement...

    Ulrich Medical USA receives 510(k) clearance for Flux-C 3D implant

    EUROSPINE 2022: Prior knowledge of preoperative scores impacts postoperative PROMs for...

    SeaSpine announces full commercial launch of the 7D FLASH navigation system...

    Genesys Spine announces first patients enrolled in the SIros lateral sacroiliac...

    DePuy Synthes receives FDA clearance for TELIGEN system

    Graded sensorimotor retraining can help improve pain intensity for chronic low...

    NASS 2022: Robotic and navigational assistance is cost-effective for minimally-invasive adult...

    NASS 2022: Baseline quantitative MRI can predict probability of deterioration and...

    ONWARD reveals positive topline results of LIFT Home study

    NASS 2022: Erector spinae plane block safe and effective for posterior...

    CTL Amedica gains FDA clearance for MONDRIAN ALIF cage system with...

    NASS 2022: Percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic discectomy a more cost-effective treatment than...

    Point Robotics’ handheld spine surgery robot granted 510(k) clearance

    Philips expands rollout of its ClarifEye augmented reality surgical navigation solution...

    Stryker launches Monterey AL interbody system

    ROTAIO cervical disc prosthesis a safe and effective treatment option for...

    Life Spine receives approval from FDA

    Life Spine announces FDA 510(k) clearance for its GHOST 3D-printed titanium...

    New study highlights key factors affecting return to work after surgery...

    Orthofix and SeaSpine announce merger

    Unilateral pedicle screw fixation with TLIF can achieve similar results to...

    HAPPE Spine announces additional patents for hydroxyapatite porous polyetheretherketone devices

    Upadacitinib ‘safe and effective’ for the treatment of active non-radiographic axial...

    SpineX demonstrates novel technology to treat children with cerebral palsy

    Aurora Spine receives FDA clearance for its SiLO TFX MIS sacroiliac...

    Stryker launches Q Guidance System with Spine Guidance Software

    SpineGuard and Omnia Medical announce strategic alliance for adult spine surgery...

    Spine BioPharma announces first patient treated in US Phase 3 clinical...

    Ventris Medical receives 510(k) clearance for Amplify standalone bone graft putty...

    Long-term curve progression of idiopathic scoliosis: 40-year follow-up

    RevBio receives NIH grant to explore the treatment of VCFs with...

    SRS 2022: Technology can help transform scoliosis patient data extraction from...

    First commercial use of prodisc C Vivo in Western US

    SRS 2022: Preoperative carbohydrate drink can benefit paediatric spinal fusion patients

    CTL Amedica bags Taiwanese regulatory approval for MATISSE ACIF cage system

    NuVasive launches Reline Cervical for posterior cervical fusion

    Synergy Spine Solutions and Ortho Consulting Group extend strategic partnership to...

    SRS 2022: Use of high-dose tranexamic acid not associated with higher...

    Stryker receives FDA clearance for OptaBlate bone tumour ablation system

    Scoliosis Research Society unveils its first female president

    Surgalign expands Fortilink product line

    Spinopelvic alignment should influence treatment option of grade I degenerative spondylolisthesis...

    minimally invasive surgery

    Reducing intraoperative cone beam CT radiation dose does not increase risk...

    Timing of tether breakage influences clinical results after VBT

    Elevation Spine closes US$11 million Series B financing round

    New spine company focused on ambulatory surgery centres formed

    Altus Spine receives patent allowance of Pars Repair Device to treat...

    Minimally invasive surgery for spinal cerebrospinal fluid leaks “safe and effective”...

    Lumbar Synovial Cyst Score a “quick and accurate” tool for predicting...

    Augmedics celebrates completion of 2,000th xvision case

    Onward reports positive study results in restoring arm and hand function...

    SeaSpine announces full commercial launch of the WaveForm TA interbody system

    Measures needed to combat growing incidence and burden of spinal cord...

    RIWOspine launches new product line

    AI can help determine surgical candidacy of LSS patients to comparable...

    ACDF offers benefits over PCLF for cervical spondylotic myelopathy but postoperative...

    eCential Robotics receives FDA clearance for its surgical robotic platform for...

    NeuraMedica receives FDA 510(k) clearance for DuraFuse dural clips

    Wenzel Spine launches S-LIF procedure for standalone lumbar interbody fusion

    Indirect decompression does not provide superior long-term benefits to direct decompression...

    SeaSpine announces full commercial launch of Meridian anterior lumbar interbody system

    Gimer Medical granted IDE approval for spinal cord stimulation system

    Orthofix and CGBio announce strategic partnership agreement for bone graft solutions

    United Spinal Association announces new appointments to its board of directors

    Nexus Spine announces full commercial launch of PressON posterior lumbar fixation...

    Spineology launches fully endoscopic, single-tubular retractor fusion system

    Abbott gains US FDA approval for Proclaim Plus spinal cord stimulation...

    AxioMed submits final Module III to the FDA for lumbar viscoelastic...

    Surgalign announces FDA 510(k) clearance of the Cortera spinal fixation system

    Spatial distribution of fat infiltration within the paraspinal muscles a potentially...

    Operative treatment for adult cervical deformity offers significant improvements at three-year...

    No association between operation type and incidence of revision surgery for...

    NuVasive announces departure of chief commercial officer

    Zavation Medical Products receives FDA 510(k) clearance for Varisync anterior cervical...

    Theragen receives patent for spine fusion bone growth stimulator with digital...

    Hospital for Special Surgery appoints Sheeraz Qureshi as co-chief of spine...

    Kleiner Device Labs completes first surgery with KG2 Surge flow-thru interbody...

    VyPlate anterior cervical plate system granted FDA clearance

    Promising results associated with sacroiliac joint fusion for patients with lower...

    joimax expands distribution in China

    Orthofix announces first clinical use of Virtuos lyograft autograft substitute

    Duration of preoperative pain linked to chronic opioid use after adult...

    Researchers discover neural plastic changes that improve functional recovery after cervical...

    Wenzel Spine announces first awake spinal fusion using VariLift-LX

    Nexus Spine announces beta launch of Stable-C cervical interbody system with...

    SATURN study highlights favourable outcomes for NeuorAiD in spinal cord injury...

    First commercial cases using the Karma MIS system performed

    Nexxt Spine reveals early clinical evidence and completes enrolment for Nexxt...

    Spiderwort secures US$13.2 million in Series A financing

    Systemic problems rather than patient-physician relationship most likely reason for racial...

    NuVasive porous titanium interbody implant and synthetic bone graft substitute a...

    VisAR augmented reality guidance system achieves promising results in spine surgery...

    Routine use of antibiotics after spine surgery may not be warranted

    Centinel Spine announces full commercial launch of FORTOS-C anterior cervical plating...

    Saluda Medical presents data on 24-month holistic response to spinal cord...

    Staged surgery and simultaneous surgery associated with similar outcomes for patients...

    Altus Spine agrees private label partnership with Nanovis Spine

    RECODE-DCM: Global consensus reached on degenerative cervical myelopathy as single unifying...

    Aurora Spine bags FDA lumbar spinal stenosis indication clearance for ZIP...

    Oligodendrocyte progenitor cells can be safely administered to patients in the...

    Waypoint Orthopedics submits FDA 510(k) application for Waypoint GPS system

    No real benefit for rigid thoracolumbar orthosis over elastic lumbar support...

    LimiFlex Dynamic Sagittal Tether moves one step closer to commercial launch

    Further three prodisc cervical total disc replacement devices granted FDA approval

    Tritanium posterior lumbar cage an ‘effective alternative’ to PEEK cages for...

    IDE study data demonstrate significant benefits of M6-C artificial cervical disc...

    Medtronic receives FDA clearance for next-generation UNiD Spine Analyzer

    Racial and socioeconomic disparities affect postoperative outcomes for spine surgery patients

    Cutting Edge Spine announces received FDA 510(k) clearance of T-FIX 3DSI...

    First US surgeries performed in BalancedBack total joint replacement IDE trial

    BioRestorative Therapies enrols first patient in chronic lumbar disc disease trial

    AlloSource launches new micro fibres demineralised bone allograft for spine procedures

    High-frequency SCS demonstrates “substantial improvement” in health-related quality of life outcomes

    Meta-analysis highlights benefits of spinal manipulative therapy for older adults with...

    Novel supine correction index helps predict brace outcomes in adolescent idiopathic...

    Oxford Performance Materials and Fuse Medical join forces to develop new...

    Cannabis use associated with increased use of prescription opioids following posterior...

    First surgeries using SureMAX-SA standalone cervical spacer conducted

    Insurance type associated with differing patient-reported outcomes in those with lumbar...

    SpineX announces first patient enrolment in SCONE clinical trial

    Study suggests hereditary link for adolescent spinal deformity

    Enrolment completed in ONWARD’s LIFT Home study

    Xenco Medical launches Multilevel CerviKit

    Early study suggests novel, injectable gel may greatly reduce chronic low...

    SeaSpine announces full commercial launch of WaveForm C 3D-printed interbody system

    Theradaptive secures breakthrough device designation for spinal fusion implant

    SI-Bone receives FDA 510(k) clearance for iFuse Bedrock Granite

    SMAIO receives FDA 510(k) clearance for K-rod range

    Surgical decompression provides significant improvement to patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy...

    3D augmented reality surgical navigation system achieves FDA approval for precision...

    Revision discectomy associated with higher rates of subsequent lumbar fusion than...

    NGMedical launches ART spinal fixation system

    Roger Härtl named AANS Humanitarian of the Year

    Inspired Spine hits 1,500 oblique lateral lumbar interbody fusion procedure milestone

    eCential Robotics and ChoiceSpine announce long-term partnership to enhance robotic spine...

    3Spine granted investigational device exemption approval

    Nexxt Spine receives United States patent award

    High responder rates, substantial pain relief and no explants among key...

    Altus Spine announces FDA clearance of Sochi OCT system

    SeaSpine announces full commercial launch of the WaveForm TO 3D-printed interbody...

    Zavation bags FDA 510(k) clearance for eZspand Lateral cage

    GSC 2022: Heavier patients at greater risk of infection after spinal...

    GSC 2022: Stereotactic body radiotherapy associated with better local control and...

    SMAIO receives FDA 510(k) clearance for its Balance Analyzer 3D surgery...

    GSC 2022: Expert consensus reached on clinical application of lateral lumbar...

    First surgeries using Excelsius3D performed

    InVivo Therapeutics announces full enrolment for INSPIRE 2.0 acute spinal cord...

    Aurora Spine receives FDA 510(k) clearance for its DEXA SOLO-L ALIF...

    Camber Spine’s SPIRA-P and SPIRA-T devices enter full national launch mode

    Viseon hits 1,000 case milestone with MaxView imaging platform

    3Spine appoints Pierce Nunley to medical advisory board

    Altus Spine announces FDA clearance of Monaco HA pedicle screw system

    Stryker receives FDA clearance for Q Guidance System

    Accelus receives US FDA 510(k) clearance for its Toro-L interbody fusion...

    High curve magnitude and limited flexibility the main risk factors for...

    SeaSpine announces full commercial launch of Explorer TO expandable interbody system

    Yoga a promising treatment option for those with neuropathic pain due...

    CTL Amedica granted FDA 510(k) approval for Navigation Instrument System

    Telemedicine has a future in spine surgery but further evidence needed...

    Biogennix’s DirectCell advanced bone grafting system used in 500th case

    Myelopathy.org launches new website to better support those with degenerative cervical...

    Carlsmed raises US$30M in Series B funding

    Machine learning can help predict early-onset adjacent segment degeneration following ACDF

    Nanox receives FDA 510(k) clearance for its AI HealthOST device

    Cervical artificial disc replacement associated with better functional outcomes than ACDF...

    ONWARD announces first-in-human use of its ARC implantable neurostimulator for spinal...

    CTL Amedica awarded US patent for KLIMT cage design

    Spinal Simplicity launches Minuteman G5 implant

    Operative treatment for ASD associated with significant long-term health-related quality of...

    Accelus launches TiHawk7 expandable interbody cage to support endoscopic and MIS...

    ReVivo Medical announces first ever in-human use of its cervical fusion...

    Wenzel Spine announces new leadership

    Pre-transfusion testing only necessary for select degenerative cervical spine surgery patients

    US National Spine Health Foundation celebrates 50-member medical and scientific board...

    First successful surgical procedure performed using HOLO Portal surgical guidance system

    OrthoSon completes £8.9m Series A financing to help develop low back...

    Cartilage endplate composition has a significant impact on disc degeneration

    ChoiceSpine launches Harrier standalone anterior lumbar interbody fusion system

    One in five older adults regret undergoing corrective surgery for adult...

    Camber Spine patents its Variant Retractor device

    Data show superiority of Simplify cervical disc compared to ACDF for...

    Empirical Spine submits PMA Module II for LimiFlex Dynamic Sagittal Tether

    Medtronic names Laura Mauri as new chief scientific, medical and regulatory...

    IMAST 2022: Vitamin D deficiency may play a role in the...

    IMAST 2022: Use of low radius of curvature implants increases the...

    IMAST 2022: Instrumented posterolateral fusion associated with similar patient outcomes but...

    Spine Innovations marks 20,000 ESP spinal disc implant milestone

    IMAST 2022: New research highlights high failure rates of anterior VBT...

    TheraCell acquired by Isto Biologics

    SpineGuard obtains FDA clearance for commercial release of its Threaded PediGuard...

    restor3d raises US$23 million to expand 3D-printed surgical solutions

    Astura Medical bags FDA 510(k) clearance for El Capitan Oblique ALIF...

    SpinaFX Medical appoints Kieran Murphy as chief medical officer

    BASS 2022: Vertebral augmentation can significantly shorten length of hospital stay...

    BASS 2022: Non-fusion anterior scoliosis correction in skeletally mature children a...

    BASS 2022: Early mobilisation after incidental dural tear significantly lowers risk...

    Spine BioPharma completes US$13m Series B financing round

    HAPPE Spine announces new additions to board of directors

    Neuroplast enrols first patient in Phase II clinical trial of Neuro-Cells...

    Augmedics adds former DePuy Synthes president to board of directors

    Routine use of screening MRI and pre-emptive treatment “not warranted” to...

    Biocomposites signs agreement with Zimmer Biomet to distribute new genex bone...

    Saluda Medical raises US$125m to boost Evoke spinal cord stimulation offering

    Life Spine receives approval from FDA

    First surgical cases completed using Life Spine’s Dyna-Link titanium with barb...

    SurGenTec receives FDA clearance for ION screw spine fixation implant

    Cannabis can be an effective treatment option for back pain but...

    SpineUp receives 510(k) FDA clearance for Romero cervical cages

    Robot-assisted and augmented reality-assisted thoracolumbar instrumentation “advantageous for both patients and...

    First participants enrolled in ONWARD’s LIFT Home study

    3Spine raises US$33 million in Series C funding round

    Multiple-modality spinal cord stimulation demonstrates sustained improvement in chronic pain outcomes

    Obese patients still benefit from minimally invasive surgery for adult spinal...

    Saluda Medical receives FDA approval for the Evoke spinal cord stimulation...

    Accelus announces first successful surgeries using Remi robotic navigation with LineSider...

    Life Spine receives approval from FDA

    Life Spine announces first surgical case of ProLift Lateral HELO fixated

    VySpine announces FDA clearance for LumiVy lumbar IBF system

    Medtronic expands reach of AI-powered surgical video management and analytics platform

    VUZE Medical secures new global patents

    Vertebral body tethering can help prevent fusion surgery of skeletally immature...

    CoreLink announces FDA clearance of Fusation 3D printed cervical anchor

    Waypoint Orthopedics appoints Andrew Iott to board of directors

    Quantitative computed tomography ‘should become gold standard’ for detecting spinal osteoporosis

    DiscGenics reveals positive interim data of cell therapy for degenerative disc...

    4WEB Medical launches new hyperlordotic lateral implant range

    Underweight patients at greater risk of postoperative adverse events following stand-alone...

    VySpine and Oxford Performance Materials join forces to develop spinal implants

    Orthofix launches Opus BA for cervical and lumbar spine fusion

    Cerapedics completes enrolment of pivotal IDE study for P-15L bone graft

    Research outlines transfusion guidelines for adult spine surgery

    Theradaptive wins additional FDA breakthrough designation for spinal fusion implant

    Neo Medical closes US$20.6M financing round

    Full-endoscopic transforaminal discectomy is “an effective alternative” to open microdiscectomy in...

    Companion Spine raises US$55 million to further develop and market its...

    Nevro announces publication of 12-month data on high-frequency SCS for non-surgical...

    First surgical procedures performed in the USA with the Jazz PF...

    SCS for postlaminectomy syndrome associated with minor reductions in opioid use,...

    No proven benefit of non-invasive electrical stimulation as adjunct to fusion

    AxioMed closes in on FDA approval of its lumbar viscoelastic total...

    ALIF offers superior outcomes to TLIF for the treatment of L5-S1...

    Empirical Spine inches closer to LimiFlex US launch

    Meta-analysis highlights benefits of reducing endotracheal tube cuff pressure following retractor...

    SpineGuard files 510(k) dossier for clearance of its Threaded PediGuard for...

    Updated medical policy expands patient access to Abbott’s DRG stimulation technology

    VySpine announces FDA clearance for ClariVy cervical IBF system

    AO Spine launches new Guest Blog

    Implanting standalone expandable cages following anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion is...

    Bone Solutions launches injectable bone void filler

    FDA issues two final guidances for including patient perspectives in medical...

    SetBone Medical closes US$1.6 million financing round

    Medtronic announces FDA approval of spinal cord stimulation therapy for treating...

    NGMedical appoints new president and general manager of its US business

    Adult spinal deformity surgery associated with increased productivity and decreased work...

    Orthofix and nView medical announce partnership and investment agreement

    Surgalign receives FDA clearance for AI-driven HOLO Portal system for spine...

    Risdiplam associated with significant improvements in motor function in type 2...

    Nevro announces clinical data reinforcing significant and durable benefits of 10kHz...

    Vast majority of scoliosis patients who develop a major neurological deficit...

    Amber Implants closes US$10milliom Series A financing round

    VUZE system gets US FDA 510(k) clearance

    Whole spine MRI should be used to assess children with suspected...

    FDA grants StimuLux system breakthrough device designation

    DTM spinal cord stimulation endurance therapy associated with meaningful pain relief...

    First implant in integrated spinal fusion and DRG neuromodulation proof-of-concept study

    Inspan interspinous plate fixation device granted FDA clearance for fusion and...

    Nvision Biomedical Technologies and Watershed Idea Foundry launch first 3D-printed anterior...

    Artificial disc replacement has no long-term benefit over fusion following anterior...

    Orthofix appoints Thomas West to board of directors

    VySpine bags FDA clearance for the VySpan posterior cervical thoracic system

    NuVasive announces expanded indications of use for Attrax Putty

    Proclaim XR spinal cord stimulation system gets expanded MRI compatibility boost

    minimally invasive surgery

    Postoperative neurological deficit linked to intraoperative somatosensory-evoked potential changes

    Increased curve flexibility is ‘strongly associated’ with increased initial in-brace correction...

    Camber Spine unveils new chief medical officer

    Surgical treatment for degenerative cervical myelopathy is associated with long-term improvements...

    Enrolment completed for Up-LIFT pivotal trial of ARC Therapy for spinal...

    Laminectomy plus instrumented fusion associated with higher costs and no superior...

    Longer-term data needed to fully assess potential superiority of minimally invasive...

    Spire Orthopedic Partners recruits first chief marketing officer

    Vertebral augmentation surgeries demonstrate positive clinical outcomes for cancer-related spinal compression...

    Over-the-arch technique is safe and feasible for C1 screw fixation in...

    Effect on leg pain is biggest factor for patients considering sciatica...

    Premia Spine appoints three new board advisors ahead of TOPS system...

    New research highlights importance of early surgery for those with chronic...

    Passive recharge burst spinal cord stimulation provides sustainable improvements in pain...

    Spine Wave launches Defender anterior cervical plate and Stronghold C 3D...

    Philips expands global presence of augmented reality spine navigation solution

    Low education and low income are “clear independent contributors” to poorer...

    CoreLink announces commercial launch of CentraFix midline fixation system

    Initial use of spinal manipulative therapy reduces adverse drug event risk...

    Meta-analysis reveals key risk factors for postoperative urinary retention following spine...

    First dualPortal endscopic spine procedure performed

    SeaSpine announces full commercial launch of the Admiral ACP system

    New bone cutting technology from Surgify gets first surgical use

    DePuy Synthes unveils next-generation power tool system for spine surgery

    Novoron Bioscience raises US$3 million to boost neuroregeneration therapy for spinal...

    Greater patient support needed to tackle persistent opioid usage following lumbar...

    Precise blood pressure control may aid patient recovery from spinal cord...

    Neuroplast secures €10 million in funding to boost clinical development of...

    Theradaptive’s Osteo-Adapt SP spinal fusion implant granted FDA breakthrough device designation

    Cortical bone trajectory technique shows “remarkable superiority” compared with traditional trajectory...

    Fewer surgical risks with robotic guidance than fluoroscopic guidance in adult...

    Spineart announces IDE milestone and Australian partnership

    New CPT add-on code accepted for second level of lumbar total...

    Long-term outcomes for minimally invasive TLIF in elderly patients are comparable...

    HSS scientist awarded $6 million in grants for disc degeneration and...

    Spinal Elements announces first clinical use of the Lucent 3D lumbar...

    Neuroplast announces successful clinical Phase I trial with Neuro-Cells stem cell...

    HAPPE Spine raises US$3.35 million to launch new interbody spinal fusion...

    Table-mounted retractors can improve operative efficiency without leading to inferior outcomes

    Minimally invasive spine surgery associated with significantly lower incidence of dural...

    Existing guidelines to change as research shows early surgical decompression following...

    Medtronic announces 2045 net zero emissions ambition to combat climate change

    Premia Spine’s Tops spinal arthroplasty system yields positive patient outcomes

    Erector spinae plane block is effective in reducing postoperative pain and...

    Early surgical decompression is recommended for patients with foot drop in...

    NeoSpine first to offer spinal cord stimulation for treatment of painful...

    SeaSpine announces limited commercial launch of Mariner MIS Wayfinder

    Bioventus looks to expand spinal reach with Misonix acquisition

    Study supports clinical effectiveness of STALIF C-Ti integrated interbody system

    Nuvasive to release VR training for lateral single-position spinal surgery

    Subcutaneous intrathecal catheter provides reliable administration of nusinersen for SMA patients

    Medtronic Canada unveils Mazor X, the first dedicated robotic spinal surgery...

    Improved implants, patient selection and long-term data needed to assess true...

    CMS grants transitional pass-through payment for Carlsmed’s aprevo personalised interbody devices

    Lateral lumbar interbody fusion is associated with lower adjacent segment motion...

    Nuvasive

    NuVasive launches latest porous PEEK implant for posterior spine surgery

    Eurospine 2021: Artificial intelligence can “accurately and reliably” detect thoracolumbar fractures...

    Eurospine 2021: Transforaminal epidural steroid injection “should be first invasive treatment...

    Eurospine 2021: Surgery for adult spinal deformity is associated with long-term...

    Life Spine receives approval from FDA

    Life Spine receives FDA 510(k) clearance for ProLift micro expandable spacer...

    ReVivo Medical raises $2 million for FDA-sanctioned clinical trial

    SpineGuard secures Brazilian clearance for DSG Connect products

    Amber Implants’ VCFix spinal system receives US FDA breakthrough device designation

    First commercial cases completed using Pulse platform

    minimally invasive surgery

    Efficacy of liposomal bupivacaine in spine surgery indicated but high quality...

    Nexxt Spine announces commercial launch of the Nexxt Matrixx standalone cervical...

    Navigation in adult spinal deformity patients leads to an increased risk...

    Spineology unveils “first-of-its-kind” Duo Ti expandable interbody fusion procedure

    Joimax launches NAVENTO navigation endoscopic tower

    Precision Spine launches the Dakota ACDF standalone system

    Camber Spine launches SPIRA-P and SPIRA-T implants for national distribution

    radiculopathy

    Revision PCDF has lower risk of ICU stay but higher hospitalisation...

    Patients experience improvement in pain during sexual activity at one year...

    Biedermann Motech further expands MOSS VRS pedicle screw platform

    Joimax receives FDA clearance to market 3D-printed titanium cages in the...

    Intelivation Technologies receives FDA approval for Advantage-C PEEK cervical interbody fusion...

    Spinal Elements announces full commercial launch of Luna XD and Orbit...

    Centinel Spine announces first international use of 3D-printed porous titanium FLX...

    PEEK-on-ceramic TDR is a ‘viable alternative’ to ACDF for single-level symptomatic...

    Study indicates increased prevalence of depression in patients with degenerative spine...

    Boston Scientific launches FAST—a new therapy for spinal cord stimulation

    Patient education and new technologies can help reduce unnecessary and costly...

    MiRus receives FDA clearance for IO Expandable Lumbar Interbody

    New study demonstrates long-term efficacy of prodisc L total disc replacement

    Nuvasive

    NuVasive announces new executive leadership roles

    Intelivation Technologies receives FDA approval for its Golden Isles Pedicle Screw...

    OsteoCentric Technologies secures $30m funding

    Intraoperative freehand erector spinae plane block is effective and can reduce...

    Arthroplasty and fusion offer similar results out to five years for...

    Cycling accidents are the most common cause of sports-related traumatic spine...

    Auctus Surgical granted FDA breakthrough device designation for vertebral body tethering...

    Stryker launches SurgiCount+ safety-sponge system

    Cerapedics

    i-FACTOR peptide enhanced bone graft is cost-effective compared to local autograft...

    Decompression alone is non-inferior to decompression with instrumented fusion out to...

    Large-scale multicentre RCT needed to fully establish optimal surgical intervention for...

    Bioventus announces definitive agreement to acquire Misonix

    Surgery for degenerative cervical myelopathy leads to “significant and clinically meaningful...

    Camber Spine receives FDA clearance for SPIRA-P and SPIRA-T lumbar spacer...

    Orthofix announces first patient implant in the M6-C artificial cervical disc...

    IZI Medical launches Vertefix HV Cement for vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty procedures

    NuVasive receives FDA clearance for Pulse platform and announces commercial launch

    Significant improvements in survival and developmental milestones for Type 1 SMA...

    MiRus raises US$65 million for expansion of Rhenium-based devices

    Seven-year IDE trial results show “prolonged and significant improvements” of activL...

    NuVasive launches Modulus ALIF 3D-printed porous titanium implant for anterior spinal...

    nevro senza

    Nevro announces FDA approval of high-frequency SCS therapy for painful diabetic...

    Activity-based rehabilitation interventions are ‘effective in improving function’ in patients with...

    IU School of Medicine researchers discover new potential for functional recovery...

    Lineage set for clinical testing with OPC transplant therapy for spinal...

    University of Louisville and Medtronic team up to develop epidural stimulation...

    High BMI has ‘no significant effect’ on outcomes following minimally invasive...

    SeaSpine announces FDA clearance of 7D Surgical Percutaneous Spine Module

    ReVivo Medical announces two new spine experts to its Board Of...

    ZygoFix receives CE mark for its zLOCK spinal fusion system

    Nuvasive

    NuVasive receives CE Mark for Pulse platform and begins global clinical...

    New ultra-thin Inflatable spinal implants could help treat severe pain

    joimax launches latest iteration of Shrill Shaver Drill System

    Top spine surgeons release patient guide for artificial disc replacement

    Single-level interspinous implant has inferior patient outcomes compared to single-level laminectomy,...

    Evrysdi approved in Japan for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy

    Benefits of bioresorbable polymer scaffold ‘outweigh the risks’ in patients with...

    CoreLink announces FDA clearance for F3D Corpectomy Vertebral Body Replacement System

    Spino Modulation granted FDA breakthrough device designation for MIScoli vertebral body...

    ONWARD receives breakthrough device designation for ARC-IM platform

    Ultrasonic bone scalpel ‘does not reduce blood loss’ during posterior spinal...

    Severity of thoracic intervertebral disc degeneration increases with age

    Neo Medical lands FDA approval and CE certification for Pedicle Screw...

    Gabapentin prevents harmful structural changes in injured spinal cord of mice

    AO Foundation rolls out AO Global Data spine sub-registries

    Majority of paediatric spinal fractures related to not wearing seatbelts

    Medtronic bags FDA approval for Vanta implantable neurostimulator

    Empirical Spine closes US$10 Million Series B financing round

    Spectrum Spine acquires unique surface technology for spinal trauma

    Medtronic receives FDA clearance for patient-specific UNiD Rods

    Orthofix renews sponsorship of Olympic gold medalist and spine patient Laura...

    United Spinal Association acquires AbleThrive to better support those with spinal...

    Spinal Stabilization Technologies receives CE Mark and FDA breakthrough designation for...

    ChoiceSpine announces FDA clearance and clinical use of Blackhawk Ti cervical...

    Medical Devices Regulation comes into effect across the EU

    CUREXO expands global reach after its spinal surgery robot acquires FDA...

    WaveWriter Alpha Spinal Cord Stimulator System wins Best Overall Medical Device...

    New study demonstrates mild® procedure durability at five years

    Cannabis use disorder linked to increased complications after spinal surgery

    ISASS 2021: Positive results out to four years reported for M6-C...

    First patient enrolled in RCT comparing novel radiofrequency ablation device to...

    UC San Diego Health ‘first in region’ to utilise augmented reality...

    American Spine Registry expands sponsors with Medtronic addition

    Life Spine receives approval from FDA

    Life Spine completes first surgical cases with TRULIFT Expandable Spacer System

    4WEB Medical unveils new Lumbar Spine Plating Solution

    Metal-on-metal artificial discs in two-level ACDR result in superior clinical outcome...

    Medtronic launches spinal cord stimulation therapy mobile app

    EDGe Surgical granted US patent for next-generation Awl-in-One Tap

    Cerapedics granted breakthrough device designation for P-15L bone graft

    Orthofix 3D-printed titanium cervical spacer system receives clearance

    theracell fiber bag

    TheraCell announces first surgical uses of TheraFuze DBF Fiber Bag for...

    nuvasive simplify disc

    NuVasive’s Simplify Disc gains FDA approval for use in two-level cTDR

    Medtronic receives FDA approval for labelling of Intellis platform when using...

    InVictus OCT posterior fixation system for the cervical and thoracic spine...

    4WEB Medical receives FDA clearance for its lumbar plating solution 

    Lumbar fusions have better outcomes when evidence-based best practice is followed

    Trial shows percutaneous PNS could offer “non-destructive, motor-sparing neuromodulation treatment” 

    7D Surgical launches its FLASH navigation system to German and Swiss...

    Stronghold 3D titanium interbody device launched 

    NuVasive

    NuVasive and the International Spine Study Group Foundation announce two new...

    ReVivo Medical changes from an LLC to a corporation 

    First patient enrolled in first real-world outcomes for Medtronic DTM SCS 

    PMA submission process initiated for FDA approval of Limiflex 

    Aurora Spine announces launch of its proprietary SiLO posterior SI joint...

    NuVasive acquires Simplify Medical 

    Fusion Robotics receives FDA clearance for spinal navigation and robotics system

    Study finds deep learning application can identify previous spinal implants  

    ControlRad Select imaging system gains FDA market clearance

    MiRus announces a lifetime limited warranty on MoRe superalloy rod 

    First patients implanted with AlloWrap amniotic membrane

    SeaSpine announces full commercial launch of the Reef TO TLIF oblique interbody system 

    ReFlow system mini receives FDA breakthrough device designation 

    ReWalk enter contract with BKK Mobil Oil health insurance fund to...

    BrainStorm’s NurOwn does not have enough clinical data according to FDA  

    Medtronic receives FDA approval for expanded MRI labelling of InterStim SureScan...

    Brachytherapy cement could be used to treat spinal tumours 

    C2Dx acquires Stryker T/Pump

    Medtronic announces first use in US of Midas Rex drills with...

    IOF release position paper recommending routine use of VFA-DXA in fracture...

    Philips announces ClarifEye augmented reality surgical navigation for minimally-invasive spine procedures

    Zavation Medical Products launches the Labyrinth fully porous PEEK cage

    NGMedical receives FDA clearance for cervical Bee cage

    TheraCell announces release of TheraFuze DBF Fiber Wrap

    BlackArmour anterior cervical plate launched in the US market

    Spinal Elements receives FDA clearance for Lucent XP-Curved expandable TLIF device

    Inspired Spine receives FDA clearance for Trident SI Joint Screw System 

    Camber Spine receives US patent for Spira Lateral 3.0

    SeaSpine announces limited commercial launch of Regatta lateral plate system

    Non-surgical refractory back pain patients have better pain outcomes with 10KhZ...

    Abbott launches NeuroSphere myPath digital health app 

    First surgical implant of spinal device coated with N2 Biomedical’s ion-assisted...

    WaveWriter Alpha SCS systems launches in USA

    First patient enrolled in Up-LIFT safety and effectiveness trial of ARC...

    First surgical use of TheraFuze DBF Fiber Bullets in an interbody...

    NuVasive

    Study finds single-position spine surgery improves operative efficiency while reducing complications...

    Stryker launches T7 personal protection system for surgery

    Endo announces licensing agreement for Paladin Labs to commercialise abaloparatide in...

    NICE publishes briefing on Saluda’s Evoke closed-loop SCS system

    New findings suggest patients prefer one-stage SCS screening trial

    Centinel Spine announces first implant of prodisc L Lumbar total disc...

    HSS Bone study finds link between skeletal abnormalities and likelihood of...

    Medtronic receives FDA device clearance for Mazor platform devices

    G-21 and icotec ag partner for pedicle screw system 

    Stryker receives CMS transitional pass-through payment for SpineJack System 

    Nexxt Spine announces first case with NEXXT MATRIXX SA Cervical Turn-Lock...

    Motion preservation device market estimated to grow to US$1501.9 million 

    Centinel Spine announces 3,500 3D-printed devices successfully implanted 

    Studies find FlareHawk expandable cage safe and efficacious 

    Nuvasive announces C360 cervical spine portfolio

    New study first to visually capture biofilm architecture in retrieved implants...

    Boston Scientific launches Wavewriter Alpha SCS Systems in Europe

    New study shows re-operation rate for metastases at 8.3%

    Implantable brain-computer allows severely paralyses patients to complete daily tasks

    NuVasive

    NuVasive launches Cohere XLIF

    Astura

    Astura Medical receives FDA clearance for Dolomite Stand-Alone Anterior System

    Medtronic finalises acquisition of Medicrea

    cerapedics

    Canada to be the first commercial market to launch Cerapedics new...

    Medtronic receive FDA approval for NIM Vital

    Nvision Biomedical Technologies receives FDA clearance for first osteotomy wedge system

    Spine patients highly satisfied with telemedicine during COVID-19 according to new...

    First clinical cases with V-Strut spinal vertebral implant

    LifeNet Health launches VertiGraft ACIS VG2 allograft interbody spacer

    Medtronic launches Adaptix interbody system in USA

    MaXcess retractor

    Study findings add to evidence for NuVasive’s MaXcess retractor

    Orthofix FIREBIRD SI fusion system receives additional US FDA clearance for...

    Study spotlights fall in Medicare reimbursement for orthopaedic trauma surgery

    Nexxt Spine launches cervical turn lock system

    Researchers develop clinical prediction scale for elective spine surgery