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    NuVasive

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    Medicrea receives seven US patents for UNiD spinal AI platform

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    tetrafuse

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    Frank Phillips named as ISASS president

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    Metronic Intellis

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    Life Spine receives approval from FDA

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

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

    Camber Spine receives US patent for Spira Lateral 3.0

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    NASS 2019: Brainlab introduces mobile intraoperative imaging robot

    Stryker receives CMS transitional pass-through payment for SpineJack System 

    i-FACTOR clinical results show higher fusion rate compared to allograft

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

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    Initial data from LimiFlex IDE trial presented at IMAST 2020

    Biedermann Motech further expands MOSS VRS pedicle screw platform

    New bone cutting technology from Surgify gets first surgical use

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

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

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

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    AERIAL

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    Bioventus looks to expand spinal reach with Misonix acquisition

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

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    Patient factors explain variation in function after lumbar surgery

    Orthofix and nView medical announce partnership and investment agreement

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

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    US FDA approval for Medicrea’s patient-matched interbody cages

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

    Life Spine receives approval from FDA

    Life Spine announces first surgical case of ProLift Lateral HELO fixated

    Carlsmed raises US$30M in Series B funding

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

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    Outcomes of SCOUT interbody fusion trial detailed

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    Postoperative neurological deficit linked to intraoperative somatosensory-evoked potential changes

    First participants enrolled in ONWARD’s LIFT Home study

    Medtronic launches spinal cord stimulation therapy mobile app

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

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

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

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

    RTI Surgical

    Terry Rich joins RTI Surgical as president of Global Spine

    Patient

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    Use of i-FACTOR peptide enhanced bone graft more than doubles fusion...

    Inspired Spine receives FDA clearance for Trident SI Joint Screw System 

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    RTI Surgical announces publication of TETRAfuse PEKK study

    First clinical cases performed using Philips’ augmented-reality surgical navigation system

    Mainstay Medical announces FDA approval of ReActiv8 neurostimulation system for chronic...

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    Costs curbing the rise of robotics in spinal surgery

    NASS issues call for papers for new open access journal

    Globus Medical launches Quartex occipito-cervico-thoracic stabilisation system

    Orthofix appoints Thomas West to board of directors

    Study supports use of VIA Disc to treat degenerative disc disease

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

    Augmented reality

    Johns Hopkins surgeons perform spinal fusion using xvision augmented reality guidance

    Spineology announces Duo Angled Instrumentation System

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

    ISASS bone grafting policy statement features i-FACTOR peptide enhanced bone graft

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

    Amgen receives positive CHMP opinion to expand use of Prolia (denosumab)...

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

    WaveWriter Alpha SCS systems launches in USA

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

    American College of Surgeons releases clinical guidance for elective surgery triage...

    Patient-reported functional outcomes vary considerably after lumbar spinal fusion surgery

    No clinical benefit in antibiotic use to treat low back pain

    Xenco Medical launches Multilevel CerviKit

    Life Spine receives approval from FDA

    Life Spine completes first surgical cases with TRULIFT Expandable Spacer System

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

    For heavy lifting, use exoskeletons with caution

    VySpine announces FDA clearance for ClariVy cervical IBF system

    AI-based classification may guide preoperative decisions in ASD patients

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

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    Hospital and patient characteristics can predict extended length of stay in...

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

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

    Empirical Spine closes US$10 Million Series B financing round

    Neo Medical closes US$20.6M financing round

    Nexxt Spine announces US FDA clearance for Matrixx corpectomy system

    OrthoPediatrics announces ApiFix acquisition

    Omar Ishrak to step down as Medtronic CEO next year

    Top spine surgeons release patient guide for artificial disc replacement

    HoloSurgical announces first surgical procedure utilising ARAI system

    Spine Wave to launch Proficient posterior cervical spine system

    Untreated AIS patients report low scores for pain, self-image and function

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

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

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

    World-first Microsoft HoloLens augmented-reality discectomy takes place in USA

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

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

    Medtronic receives FDA clearance for patient-specific UNiD Rods

    CoreLink passes 5,000 3D printed spinal implant milestone

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    Cerapedics announces FDA approval of PMA supplement based on two-year clinical...

    Spine practitioners turn to telemedicine at the height of COVID-19

    tetrafuse

    RTI Surgical showcase clinical data at NASS 2019

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    Topical steroid reduces dysphagia after ACDF, early RCT results suggest

    Solomon Wilcots interviews Vikas Kapoor at NASS 2017

    NFL broadcaster Solomon Wilcots interviews doctors at EUROSPINE and NASS

    M6-C

    FDA approval for M6-C artificial cervical disc

    Medicrea announces FDA clearance of Tulip Genesis

    CoreLink launches F3D-C2 standalone cervical system

    radiculopathy

    Cages in ACDF are associated with a higher non-union rate than...

    Study highlights the need for individualised thromboprophylaxis regimens for neurosurgical and...

    Empirical Spine inches closer to LimiFlex US launch

    3Spine appoints Pierce Nunley to medical advisory board

    First US surgeries performed with 4Web Medical’s curved posterior spine Truss...

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

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

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

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

    MRI alone may not be enough to accurately diagnose degenerative spondylolisthesis

    CTL Amedica awarded US patent for KLIMT cage design

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

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

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

    Significant improvement in the rates of bone fusion following a course...

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

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

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

    Precision Spine launches the Dakota ACDF standalone system

    Viseon hits 1,000 case milestone with MaxView imaging platform

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    DiscGenics receives FDA fast track designation for disc degeneration cell therapy

    Computer-aided method has potential for measuring Cobb angle on chest X-rays

    DePuy Synthes launches Viper and Expedium fenestrated screw systems in the...

    G-21 and icotec ag partner for pedicle screw system 

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

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

    Scientists map key brain-to-spinal cord nerve connections for voluntary movement

    Life Spine receives approval from FDA

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

    Microbes on explanted pedicle screws “may be a possible cause of...

    Nvision Biomedical Technologies receives FDA clearance for first osteotomy wedge system

    Bioventus launches OSTEOMATRIX biphasic bone graft

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

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

    NuVasive expands Advanced Materials Science implant portfolio

    Sirakoss granted CE mark for synthetic bone graft substitute

    Bioventus announces definitive agreement to acquire Misonix

    Boston Scientific closes acquisition of Vertiflex

    Laboratory markers could predict outcomes for spinal metastases patients

    Digital healthcare partnership aims to reduce low back pain

    The world’s first combined endoscopic and robotic-guided spine surgery is performed...

    DePuy Synthes receives US FDA clearance for cement-augmented pedicle screw systems

    First clinical cases with V-Strut spinal vertebral implant

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

    Alphatec announce commercial launch of IdentiTi TLIF posterior oblique porous titanium...

    Augmented reality surgical navigation technology enables high accuracy pedicle screw placement

    New results “strongly support” the safety of the ProDisc-C device

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

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

    NYU Langone performs first US procedure with newly approved device to...

    IDCT

    First patients treated in Japanese clinical trial of cell therapy for...

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

    Spinal Elements receives US FDA approval for Sapphire X device

    Majority of paediatric spinal fractures related to not wearing seatbelts

    Driving your patient engine can help grow your practice

    What are “patient engines” and why should you care?

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

    Romosozumab receives approval in Japan for treatment of osteoporosis in patients...

    “Alarmingly high” number of interpretive errors and inconsistencies in MRI examinations

    Stronghold 3D titanium interbody device launched 

    Studies find FlareHawk expandable cage safe and efficacious 

    CoreLink announces the launch of articulating expandable posterior lumbar system: FLXfit15

    Telemedicine “essential for maintaining spine care” during COVID-19

    Patient-reported functional outcomes vary considerably after lumbar spinal fusion surgery

    Sleep disorders predict increased healthcare visits and costs for low back...

    FDA clearance for 4WEB’s ASTS-SA lumbar interbody fusion device

    NuVasive launches Reline 3D for paediatric spinal deformity

    Meta-analysis finds higher rate of accuracy in robotic pedicle screw placement

    Bone Solutions launches injectable bone void filler

    Nuvasive

    NuVasive announces new executive leadership roles

    Successful first in human for zLOCK spinal facet joint fixation system

    Altus Spine announces FDA clearance of Monaco HA pedicle screw system

    SpinaFX Medical appoints Kieran Murphy as chief medical officer

    RTI Surgical announces HealthPartners’ positive coverage decision for minimally invasive sacroiliac...

    Altus Capital Partners acquires ChoiceSpine

    CSRS 2019: DePuy Synthes launches Symphony OCT system

    COVID-19 market impact sees ATEC terminate acquisition of EOS imaging

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

    European Commission approves Prolia for patients with glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis

    RTI to showcase SImmetry clinical data at ISASS20

    Medtronic launches CD Horizon Solera 5.5/6.0 System

    NGMedical appoints new president and general manager of its US business

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

    Medtronic completes acquisition of Titan Spine

    Centinel Spine announces Steven F Murray as CEO

    IDCT

    First patient treated in US clinical trial of IDCT for degenerative...

    Life Spine receives approval from FDA

    Life Spine to produce surgical masks during COVID-19 outbreak

    Patient-reported functional outcomes vary considerably after lumbar spinal fusion surgery

    Surgery preferable to conservative treatment in chronic sciatica patients

    Surgeons successfully remove parasitic rachipagus twin

    Centinel Spine receives FDA approval for two-level indications of prodisc L

    Astura Medical receives FDA 510(k) clearance for SIRION LLIF system

    NuVasive

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

    Boston Scientific launches Wavewriter Alpha SCS Systems in Europe

    Medtronic announce new clinical trial to study Infuse bone graft in...

    Mazor X

    Medtronic announces US commercial launch of Mazor X Stealth Edition

    4WEB Medical receives FDA clearance for its lumbar plating solution 

    Many surgeons do not use patient-reported outcome measures in spine care

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

    Patient-reported functional outcomes vary considerably after lumbar spinal fusion surgery

    Majority of women unaware that SI joint issues a leading cause...

    CTL Medical to partner with G-21 biomaterials company

    M6-C

    First-ever two-level M6 procedure performed in the USA

    Pedicle screw handling techniques “lead to contamination of screws”

    IDCT clinical study passes final safety review

    Atlas Spine launches expandable cervical interbody fusion device

    TheraCell acquired by Isto Biologics

    Danish study finds five-times higher incidence of cancer in adolescent idiopathic...

    SI-Bone announces publication of two-year iMIA randomised controlled trial results

    Device removal not mandatory to combat acute infection after ASD surgery

    Camber Spine announces nationwide launch Of SPIRA-O Open Matrix OLIF at...

    NuVasive acquires Simplify Medical 

    Shape analysis could predict postoperative results in AIS surgery

    First US clinical use of the Voyant system for minimally invasive...

    TheraCell announces release of TheraFuze DBF Fiber Wrap

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

    Theradaptive wins additional FDA breakthrough designation for spinal fusion implant

    US FDA clears Meditech’s Cure lumbar plating system

    Nuvasive announces C360 cervical spine portfolio

    Paradigm Spine announces NASS coverage policy recommendation for coflex interlaminar stabilisation

    Cutting-edge training on offer at two innovative courses in Guangzhou, China

    idct

    DiscGenics completes enrolment for IDCT clinical trial

    Bone cement solution indicated for treating sacral fractures granted FDA approval

    idct

    Japanese study of disc degeneration cell therapy passes safety review

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

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

    AgNovos

    AgNovos receives Breakthrough Device Designation for spine device

    OrthoPediatrics gains expanded approval for Response scoliosis system

    Vertera Spine Cohere

    US CMS issues new code to track use of radiolucent porous...

    Five-year data released for Inspan lumbar interspinous fixation device

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

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

    Elective one to three level ACDFs at physician-owned hospitals cost less...

    SetBone Medical closes US$1.6 million financing round

    Medicrea logo

    Medicrea in discussions over potential US strategic partnerships

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

    minimally invasive surgery

    New framework prioritising paediatric spine surgeries amid COVID-19 published

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

    First US surgeries performed using 4WEB Medical’s Lateral Spine Truss system

    Zimmer Biomet Spine announces FDA approval of Mobi-C cervical disc labelling...

    Spinal anaesthesia safe for high-risk lumbar spinal surgery patients

    ZygoFix receives CE mark for its zLOCK spinal fusion system

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

    Secure-C cervical artificial disc receives expanded insurance coverage

    Enhanced recovery protocol reduces opioid use in spinal surgery patients

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

    Positive fusion data reported for FlareHawk interbody implant

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

    FDA 510(k) clearance for Astura Medical’s spinal fixation system

    Mainstay Medical to showcase ReActiv8 and key clinical data at the...

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

    Use of artificial intelligence to improve surgical referrals in degenerative lumbar...

    MiRus receives FDA clearance for IO Expandable Lumbar Interbody

    Joimax introduces Endoscopic Generation 4 Devices and showcases new 3D-printed titanium...

    Bio2 Technologies receives FDA IDE approval to begin clinical study of...

    Medtronic completes acquisition of Mazor Robotics

    Age and comorbidities increase the risk of postoperative complications

    Levo head positioning system

    Levó head positioning system for spine surgery by Mizuho OSI introduced...

    image of EOS imaging's platform

    EOS imaging announces installations of first EOS systems in Spain and...

    4WEB Medical launches new hyperlordotic lateral implant range

    Providence Medical launches Cavux cervical cage and Dtrax spinal system

    US FDA clears Globus Medical’s Excelsius GPS robotic system

    Subcutaneous intrathecal catheter provides reliable administration of nusinersen for SMA patients

    VUZE Medical secures new global patents

    Inspired Spine

    Inspired Spine releases study on the clinical and radiological outcomes of...

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

    Two-year results show statistical superiority of Cerapedics’ I-Factor to autograft in...

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

    Intervertebral disc narrowing greater in women than men in an elderly...

    Abbott launches NeuroSphere myPath digital health app 

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

    FDA clears Renovis Surgical 3D-printed titanium standalone cervical cage

    Stryker

    Stryker completes acquisition of Mobius Imaging

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

    Stryker Sahara

    Stryker receives FDA 510(k) clearance for Sahara Lateral 3D interbody system

    concorde

    DePuy Synthes launches Concorde Lift expandable interbody implant for minimally invasive...

    A neurosurgeon’s perspective on Michael Jackson’s gravity-defying Smooth Criminal tilt

    Los Angeles spine surgeon Todd H Lanman earns ‘Leader in Health...

    New chondrocyte patents for SpinalCyte

    vertebroplasty

    “No further trials of vertebroplasty should be performed”, report concludes

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

    Inspired Spine

    Inspired Spine celebrates opening of concierge centre for national and global...

    NuVasive receives FDA clearance for Pulse platform and announces commercial launch

    Sustained use of opioids before spine surgery increases risk of continued...

    market

    Spinal implants market to exceed US$19.5 billion by 2024

    EUROSPINE 2019: Decompressive surgery remains the ‘gold-standard’ for lumbar spinal stenosis...

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

    NuVasive launches Reline Trauma portfolio

    Children’s Scoliosis Foundation offers members health management app via Backpack Health

    Zavation launches Z-Span expandable anterior and lateral lumbar plates

    SpineGuard receives CE mark for DSG Connect platform

    K2M

    Stryker announces definitive agreement to acquire K2M

    VySpine and Oxford Performance Materials join forces to develop spinal implants

    Precision Spine launches Reform Ti pedicle screw system

    Ulrich medical USA announces entry and first global implantation of expandable...

    Complication risk of minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion surgery may be...

    EOS imaging receives 510(k) clearance for EOSedge

    VySpine bags FDA clearance for the VySpan posterior cervical thoracic system

    DePuy Synthes Spine launches two new products to bring “better standardisation...

    radiculopathy

    Duration of preoperative radiculopathy symptoms associated with worse outcomes

    Nuvasive

    Research shows NuVasive porous PEEK structure maintains high porosity after impaction

    Amber Implants closes US$10milliom Series A financing round

    Johnson & Johnson acquires Synthes

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

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

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

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

    IDE

    Cerapedics announces first patients enrolled in IDE clinical trial of P-15L...

    Study shows reduced operating time and cost per case using Neo...

    Alphatec Spine licenses new technology to treat lumbar spinal stenosis

    Stem cells

    New study offers hope for recovered motor function in patients with...

    NURTURE

    NICE draft guidance ‘minded no’ for access to Spinraza for SMA...

    US patent granted to Theracell for demineralised bone fibre technology

    Results of the CSM-Protect RCT indicate a lack of effect on...

    New positive commercial payor policy covering coflex for the surgical treatment...

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

    Camber Spine announces 510(k) approval of ENZA-A titanium ALIF

    COVID-19: Calls for physicians to address domestic violence during social distancing

    Texas Back Institute performs first minimally invasive case with DeGen’s E3...

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

    FDA clears SpinalCyte IND application for universal donor cell therapy to...

    SurGenTec receives FDA clearance for ION screw spine fixation implant

    Synaptive offers Modus V surgical microscope to spine market

    4WEB Medical unveils new Lumbar Spine Plating Solution

    Stryker spine division’s Tritanium C anterior cervical cage gains momentum with...

    Jon Serbousek to become Orthofix CEO

    NuVasive appoints Matthew Harbaugh as chief financial officer

    Is spinal surgery more risky and less successful than common knee...

    SeaSpine releases Skipjack expandable interbody system

    alphatec

    Alphatec advances InVictus MIS system with commercial launch of SingleStep

    Mainstay Medical announces the completion of all implants in the ReActiv8-B...

    FDA approval for Infuse Bone Graft in expanded spinal surgery indications

    NGMedical receives FDA clearance for cervical Bee cage

    Modus V, a fully automated robotic digital microscope designed to assist surgeons in the operating room.

    Synaptive announces updates to Modus V robotic microscope

    Spinal cord injury patient regains ability to walk following electrical and...

    New clinical data demonstrates the versatility of Globus Medical’s ExcelsiusGPS

    Two-level cervical disc arthroplasty is an effective alternative to ACDF at...

    Spineology completes first lateral post-market study cases using novel implant design

    Altus Spine announces FDA clearance of Sochi OCT system

    Patient-reported functional outcomes vary considerably after lumbar spinal fusion surgery

    NASS publishes evidence-based guideline for diagnosis and treatment of low back...

    France’s national healthcare system establishes exclusive positive coverage for the triangular...

    First commercial implantation of Mainstay Medical’s ReActiv8 performed in Germany

    US FDA clears RTI Surgical Streamline OCT system for new indication

    3D printed implant promotes nerve cell growth to treat spinal cord...

    Revolutionary robotic treatment for patients with spinal cord injuries now available...

    TLIF IdentiTi posterior curved porous titanium interbody implant system launched

    spinal

    J&J acquires 3D-printed spinal implant maker EIT

    Centinel Spine announces IDE approval of two different ProDisc C devices

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

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

    Titan Spine Endoskeleton range

    Australian surgeries mark first use of Titan Spine’s Endoskeleton interbody

    Helmet use is associated with a reduced risk of cervical spine...

    Medtronic receives FDA device clearance for Mazor platform devices

    Zimmer Biomet recalls 1,360 spinal fusion and long bone stimulators

    Pelvic-incidence lumbar lordosis mismatch may be a primary surgical indicator for...

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

    Centinel Spine announces approval for the manufacturing transfer of prodisc technology

    First patented single implant sacroiliac joint fusion system receives FDA clearance

    Ram Haddas

    Cervical decompression surgery found to improve gait and function in adult...

    SeaSpine announces full commercial launch of Mariner MIS and Outrigger spinal...

    Single-level anterior cervical discectomy: A “solid alternative” to fusion or arthroplasty

    Depressed adult spinal deformity patients improve at same magnitude as non-depressed...

    Best Paper at GSC 2019 addresses burnout among spine surgeons

    Vertera Spine Cohere

    NuVasive extends porous PEEK interbody to TLIF and PLIF procedures

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    EOS imaging announces 4th system installation at Hospital for Special Surgery

    Medtronic revises indications for use of Navlock trackers following patient deaths

    Evrysdi approved in Japan for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy

    New therapy spurs nerve fibres to regrow through scar tissue and...

    Nuvasive

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

    Life Spine receives approval from FDA

    Life Spine announces FDA 510(k) clearance of the PROLIFT Lateral Fixated...

    Is all ignorance bliss? Expenses for implants in surgery decrease when...

    NuVasive

    NuVasive launches Cohere XLIF

    ReActiv8’s clinically important disability, pain and quality-of-life improvements sustained at one-year

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

    An astronaut outside the International Space Station

    Study of astronauts reveals new clues for low back pain mechanisms

    Factors predicting survival and external validation of 8 prognostic scoring systems...

    Fortilink-TS and –L IBF systems with TETRAfuse 3D technology launches commercially

    ATEC agrees to acquire EOS imaging

    Medtronic Mazor

    Medtronic to acquire Mazor robotics

    VUZE system gets US FDA 510(k) clearance

    American Spine Registry expands sponsors with Medtronic addition

    Study supports use of Attrax Putty as substitute for autograft

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

    curve

    The amount of curve correction matters for achieving balanced shoulders in...

    Mouse

    Discovery offers new hope to repair spinal cord injuries

    OrthoPediatrics announces global launch of new BandLoc DUO

    cerapedics

    Cerapedics announces expansion of Colorado headquarters

    Medicrea UNiD Hub

    Medtronic agrees Medicrea acquisition

    Nuvasive have announced the released of the porous titanium Modulus XLIF

    Nuvasive launches 3D-printed porous titanium implant Modulus XLIF

    second

    Back to back surgeries safe: Second scoliosis surgery of the day...

    Viper Prime, simplifying minimally invasive surgery

    Simplifying minimally invasive surgery: DePuy Synthes launch new systems at NASS...

    MiRus announces a lifetime limited warranty on MoRe superalloy rod 

    Biogen optimistic that the first treatment for spinal muscular atrophy is...

    NuVasive

    NuVasive unveils spine’s first integrated surgical automation platform

    Depuy Synthes Spine launches Synfix Evolution system

    US FDA clears Stimwave’s full-body MRI-ready wireless peripheral nerve stimulator

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

    FIREFLY pedicle screw navigation system granted CE mark

    Five-year data demonstrate long-term therapeutic effect of Paradigm Spine’s coflex compared...

    US FDA clears Spinal Simplicity’s Minuteman G3-R removable end fusion implant

    Precision Spine announces US launch of Slimplicity anterior cervical plating system

    CTL Medical secures FDA approval for its MATISSE Titanium-PEEK ACIF cage...

    US FDA clears Life Spine’s Pro-Link Ti stand-alone cervical spacer system

    DePuy Synthes Spine expands indication for Synapse occipital-cervical-thoracic system

    Pierre Dumouchel’s Safe Orthopaedics chief executive officer tenure made permanent

    Dedicated surgical teams improve quality, safety and value in surgery for...

    One-year data reveal superior pain improvements for SI-Bone Ifuse

    Muslim prayer habits can reduce lower back pain

    Tesera

    Renovis Surgical receives FDA clearance for Tesera Trabecular Technology Hyperlordotic ALIF...

    FDA clearance for SAXXONY posterior cervical thoracic spine system

    LifeSciences

    FDA clearance granted for Hive-C cervical interbody devices

    Spinal fusion device market expected to grow to US$11 billion by 2025

    Spinal fusion device industry to be worth US$11 billion by 2025

    reline

    Next generation Reline system launches

    Spineology announces FDA clearance of Rampart Duo interbody fusion system

    Medtronic enters into definitive agreement to acquire Titan Spine

    NASS offers Coronavirus resources for spine care providers

    SurGenTec announces FDA clearance for neurostimulation with Alara Access Needle Kit

    Simplify Disc

    First patient enrolled in clinical trial evaluating the Simplify artificial cervical...

    jazz cap

    CE mark clearance for the Jazz Cap System, a screw securing...

    Bracing superior to exercise for treating spinal curvature in AIS patients,...

    Life Spine publishes white paper on ProLift expandable spacer system

    UK regulator review sees NuVasive suspend supply of Magec rods

    US FDA clears Life Spine’s Cranial Fusion system

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

    LifeNet Health launches VertiGraft ACIS VG2 allograft interbody spacer

    Simplify Medical closes additional US$23.25 million in second tranche of series...

    Music therapy reduces postoperative pain in spinal surgery patients

    Taltz Eli Lilly and Company

    Lilly announces positive top-line Phase 3 results for Taltz in Ankylosing...

    Applying minimally invasive surgery to complex spine in Indonesia

    misonix

    Misonix receives US FDA clearance for integrated ultrasonic surgical platform

    Joimax opens first Training and Education Center

    KnowYourBack offers invaluable resource for spine patients

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

    Eurospine audience sceptical of digital learning’s potential in spinal surgery training

    OLLIF procedure cuts procedure time in half, Inspired Spine reports

    Disc-level canal diameter predicts risk of spinal cord injury after minor...

    Prioritisation of realignment associated with superior clinical outcomes for surgical cervical...

    ulrich medical USA launches Momentum rod-screw system

    Metronic Intellis

    US FDA approves Medtronic’s Intellis spinal cord stimulation device

    Blood pressure is one of the components in calculating a patient's Rothman Index

    Rothman Index is a useful predictive tool for identifying patients likely...

    US FDA approval granted for two Camber Spine devices

    ISASS20: Opioid use lower for Prestige LP cervical disc patients