CE Marked… But On What Clinical Evidence?
Clinicians should not take CE mark as an alternative to clinical evidence By Nick Woods, http://www.medlatest.com Join the forum discussion on this post
Latest FDA News
Custom Spine Announces 510K Clearance for Securis Cannulated Screw System
PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Custom Spine announced today the 510K Clearance of the Securis cannulated pedicle screw system. Join the forum discussion on this post
Latest Financial News
Health-Care Economies of Scale
By Alex Wayne on March 22, 2012 Join the forum discussion on this post
Regenerative Sciences Receives $2M Investment for Orthopedic Stem Cell Initiatives
Funding Will Support Research, Development, and Availability of Next Generation Non-Surgical Stem Cell Treatments Join the forum discussion on this post
Latest Products Launches
DePuy Spine launches VIPER F2 transfacet pedicular screw and polyaxial ring system
DePuy Spine, Inc. has announced the launch of the VIPER® F2 Transfacet Pedicular System (VIPER F2), a transfacet pedicular screw and polyaxial ring system designed to provide stabilization and fixation during degenerative lumbar spinal fusion procedures. Join the forum discussion on this post
Expanding Orthopedics granted a US Patent for expandable device for vertebral compression fractures
Expanding Orthopedics has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted a Patent for its novel expandable device for the treatment of vertebral compression fractures. Join the forum discussion on this post
Clinical Studies
Genetic Mutation Causing Rare Form of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Identified
ScienceDaily (May 10, 2012) — Scientists have confirmed that mutations of a gene are responsible for some cases of a rare, inherited disease that causes progressive muscle degeneration and weakness: spinal muscular atrophy with lower extremity predominance, also known as SMA-LED. Join the forum discussion on this post
Possible Cause of Movement Defects in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Identified
ScienceDaily — An abnormally low level of a protein in certain nerve cells is linked to movement problems that characterize the deadly childhood disorder spinal muscular atrophy, new research in animals suggests. Join the forum discussion on this post
Agenda
SAS – International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery
Title: SAS – International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Link out: Click here Start Date: 2011-04-26 End Date: 2011-04-29 Join the forum discussion on this post
4rd ISMISS Congress
Title: 4rd ISMISS Congress Location: Antalya / Turkey Link out: Click here Description: 4rd ISMISS Congress in Turkey on minimal invasive Spine Surgery and Interventional treatments Start Date: 2011-04-02 End Date: 2011-04-03 Join the forum discussion on this post
Spine Health Tips
Bone Graft Options for Spine Fusion Surgery
By: Scott D. Boden, MD source>>> Join the forum discussion on this post
When doctors are forced to accept malpractice case settlements
by WILLIAM SULLIVAN, DO, JD Join the forum discussion on this post
Recent Posts
Is it time to update your social media policy?
By Karen M. Cheung With the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) this week releasing new guidelines for physicians on this particular topic, FierceHealthcare is dedicating this week’s commentary to a round-up of the best practices to help hospitals draw on other policies to see what fits at their institutions. Join the forum discussion on this post
Prolonged Bed Rest as Adjuvant Therapy After Complex Reconstructive Spine Surgery
Rex A. W. Marco MD, Ryan M. Stuckey MD, Stephanie P. Holloway MHA Symposium: Complications of Spine Surgery Volume 470, Issue 6 / June , 2012 Join the forum discussion on this post
How Do Clinical Trials Work?
Clinical trials are research studies to test ways to detect, prevent or treat disease. You might have a family member involved in a clinical trial, or you might be considering whether a clinical trial is an option for you. Choosing to participate in a clinical trial can be a complex decision. You first need to [...]
Genetically Engineered Compound for Back Pain Falls Short
ScienceDaily — Despite the great promise that injecting a new type of anti-inflammatory pain medicine into the spine could relieve the severe leg and lower back pain of sciatica, a Johns Hopkins-led study has found that the current standard of care with steroid injections still does better. Join the forum discussion on this post
Smith & Nephew First Quarter 2012 Results
Smith & Nephew plc (LSE: SN, NYSE: SNN), the global medical technology business, announces its results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2012. Join the forum discussion on this post
NuVasive Reports First Quarter 2012 Financial Results
NuVasive, Inc. NUVA -3.43% , a medical device company focused on developing minimally disruptive surgical products and procedures for the spine, announced today financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. Join the forum discussion on this post
