Tag: NASS 2016
Cutting-edge training on offer at two innovative courses in Guangzhou, China
In May 2017, NASS will run two intensive hands-on courses in Guangzhou, China as part of the 10th Annual Congress of the Chinese Association...
Quickfire questions with Todd Wetzel: “I am truly humbled to lead...
What is most exciting about being NASS president?
One of the greatest pleasures of my 28 years as a member of NASS has been to...
“A great buzz in the air” around coverage, advocacy and academia...
This years’ Annual Meeting took place from 26-29 October in Boston, USA, and featured an extensive programme of scientific presentations, world-class speakers, and a...
Inaugural NASS Ultrasound and Fluoroscopic Guided Lumbar Procedures Workshop a success...
by Allen Chen, MD, MPH
Continuing its global educational efforts, NASS successfully produced the inaugural Ultrasound and Fluoroscopic Guided Lumbar Procedures Workshop at the Singapore...
Discover the latest technologies and treatments in the Wasatch Mountains
The Canyons Village in Park City, Utah, USA will once again host the annual Evidence & Technology Spine Summit, 22-25 February 2017. In its...
Life Spine introduces two new TLIF products at NASS 2016
Life Spine has introduced two new transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) products at the 2016 annual meeting of the North American Spine Society (NASS;...
NASS announces 2016 Recognition Award winners
During its 31st Annual Meeting, the North American Spine Society (NASS) announced the winners of its prestigious 2016 Recognition Awards. NASS presents four annual...
Smoking may interfere with intrinsic healing processes in spinal cord
According to a new study presented at the 31st Annual Meeting of the North American Spine Society (NASS), tobacco use may harm the body’s...
The Spine Journal and NASS announce 2016 “Outstanding Paper” awards
The Spine Journal and the North American Spine Society (NASS) have announced three winners of the 2016 Outstanding Paper Awards at NASS’ 31st Annual...
NASS appoints F Todd Wetzel 2016-17 president at annual meeting
During the 31st Annual Meeting of the North American Spine Society (NASS), F Todd Wetzel was named NASS president for 2016-17. Wetzel is an...
A positive attitude does not always lead to positive results in...
According to a new study presented at the 31st Annual Meeting of the North American Spine Society (NASS), high expectations of pain improvement before...
DePuy Synthes launches Kick portable spine imaging system
Image-guided surgery systems that provide real-time guidance for minimally invasive spine surgery can help improve patient outcomes, but these systems are costly for many...
DePuy Synthes introduces Zero-P Natural plate with allograft spacer for neck...
DePuy Synthes Spine has announced the launch of the Zero-P Natural plate to help maintain stability and support bone growth in spinal fusion procedures...
Study demonstrates improved outcomes with Clarix regenerative matrix as an adjunct...
Amniox Medical has announced results of a prospective randomised clinical study of its proprietary cryopreserved Amniotic Membrane as an adjunct to lumbar discectomy. The...