(Zacks Equity Research)--Of late, Medtronic plc's (MDT) spine business has been registering soft performance due to a challenging market scenario. Let us see if there is any possibility of a rebound this time around. The company is scheduled to report fourth-quarter and fiscal 2018 results before the opening bell on May 24. Spine at a Glance In the last reported quarter, … [Read more...] about Medtronic: Can Spine Division Turn Around?
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Did an Orthopedic Surgeon accidentally shoot a Sales Rep?
(ryortho.com)--In Cayce, South Carolina a 46-year old orthopedic surgeon has been accused of fatally shooting William Holland, a sales rep employed by CrossLink Orthopaedics, one of Stryker’s largest distributors.According to the police initially, this was a tragic, horrible gun accident.In their first recounting of events, the police said that the surgeon, Adam Lazzarini, … [Read more...] about Did an Orthopedic Surgeon accidentally shoot a Sales Rep?
Here’s why your attitude is more important than your intelligence
When it comes to success, it’s easy to think that people blessed with brains are inevitably going to leave the rest of us in the dust. But new research from Stanford University will change your mind (and your attitude). Psychologist Carol Dweck has spent her entire career studying attitude and performance, and her latest study shows that your attitude is a better … [Read more...] about Here’s why your attitude is more important than your intelligence
Black Diamond
The Black Diamond Pedicle Screw System is an intuitive thoracolumbar fixation system that is ideal for use in both degenerative and deformity operations. Vibrant colors make for simplified implant identification and in-situ visualization while novel instrumentation optimizes each step of the procedure. The system’s versatile implant and instrumentation options allow for use in … [Read more...] about Black Diamond
CD HORIZON® SOLERA™ System
The CD HORIZON® SOLERA™ System is the first platform technology that enables surgeons to confidently and efficiently treat their patients by using: high strength, low profile multi-axial screws designed for use with multiple rod types the first-ever powered instruments being developed specifically for spinal implants minimally invasive techniques, navigation tools, and … [Read more...] about CD HORIZON® SOLERA™ System
Canaveral Deformity System
The Canaveral Deformity System is designed to treat advanced complex deformity conditions. Canaveral Deformity FloSpine Brochure.pdf Features: Fast Set up Excellent Correction Adapt easily to a variety of curves Elite Locking screw drivers Screw Inserter and Headbody delivery instruments for in situ assembly Matched color coded taps to screw diameters for fast … [Read more...] about Canaveral Deformity System
CD horizon® Legacy™ Spinal System
The CD Horizon® Legacy™ Spinal System can be used to treat scoliosis, a condition in which the spine develops one or more abnormal, side-to-side curves that in turn may affect the body’s overall balance and alignment, as well as possibly lead to other physical and health problems.The CD Horizon Legacy Spinal System is one of the most popular systems for the surgical treatment … [Read more...] about CD horizon® Legacy™ Spinal System
CREO® thoracolumbar stabilization system
The CREO® thoracolumbar stabilization system enhances efficiency and ease of use with intuitively designed instruments and a complete array of implant options for treating complex spinal pathologies with one system. Introducing the lowest profile 4.75 stabilization system on the market, CREO® 4.75 provides surgical solutions for small stature and pediatric patients. CREO® 5.5mm … [Read more...] about CREO® thoracolumbar stabilization system
DENALI® Deformity Spinal System
The DENALI® Deformity Spinal System is a top-loading spinal system featuring off-axis screw height adjustment and offering a complete array of screws, rod connectors, and hooks, coupled with easy-to-use instrumentation. This comprehensive system is poised to address a wide range of complex spinal pathologies. Features Complete Offering of Polyaxial Screws, Monoaxial … [Read more...] about DENALI® Deformity Spinal System
Daytona® System Seaspine
The Daytona® System utilizes the technology of our Malibu™ pedicle screw system to address deformity cases ranging from standard to complex. Unique implant designs, advanced materials and innovative instrumentation creates a highly flexible and intuitive system. Daytona Deformity-Seaspine.pdf Features: Extended tabs for 30mm of reduction Integrated locking cap for … [Read more...] about Daytona® System Seaspine
EVEREST® Deformity Spinal System
The EVEREST® Deformity Spinal System features a top-loading pedicle screw in a variety of screw types and the ability to accommodate titanium and cobalt chrome rods of two different diameters. The revolutionary instrumentation is designed to address the most difficult correction maneuvers for complex spinal pathologies. EVEREST VIDEO ANIMATION EVEREST Minimally … [Read more...] about EVEREST® Deformity Spinal System
Excella III-D® Spinal Deformity System
The Innovasis Excella III-D system is the perfect combination of practicality and efficiency. Through ingenuitive instrumentation that isn't overly complicated, we make complicating surgery easier. The Excella®-M Spinal System consists of 6AL-4V Titanium alloy implants meant to be used in a system. The monoaxial bone screws are offered in a variety of different lengths ranging … [Read more...] about Excella III-D® Spinal Deformity System
EXPEDIUM Spine System
The EXPEDIUM Spine System is a innovative spine solution with technological advancements that truly differentiate it from other systems available. The EXPEDIUM Spine System is a rod based platform. The system consists of the following: • Polyaxial Screws (Single Innie, Dual Innie, Favored Angle Screw) • Monoaxial Screws • Extended Tab Implants • Hooks • Cable and Wires • … [Read more...] about EXPEDIUM Spine System
Firebird Deformity
The Firebird Deformity Correction System offers even greater options for patients with spinal deformity. When surgically treating a variety of thoracolumbar and sacral pathologies, the Firebird Deformity Correction System offers additional implant and instrument options needed to perform complex spine procedures. Firebird VIDEO ANIMATION Firebird.Brochure-Orthofix.pdf … [Read more...] about Firebird Deformity
ILIAD Spinal Fixation System
ILIAD Spinal Fixation System provides simple and comprehensive stabilization solutions for spinal fixation. The Patented Reverse DOVETAIL Locking System with LINEAR SLOT is a foundation of the ILIADTM system. This unique thread design practically eliminates cross threading, prevents splaying of the screw head and increase the holding moment up to 30Nm. ILIAD Spine System … [Read more...] about ILIAD Spinal Fixation System
INERTIA Deformity Correxxion System
The INERTIA® Deformity Correxxion System, an extension to the Inertia Pedicle Screw System, was designed to address a greater range of complex spinal pathologies from T1 to the Pelvis. INERTIA Deformity Correxxion System VIDEO ANIMATION Inertia Deformity.STG-Nexxt Spine.pdf Inertia Deformity Correxxion System provides the addition of Colbolt Chrome Rods, Uniplanar and … [Read more...] about INERTIA Deformity Correxxion System
Invictus™
Invictus is ATEC’s comprehensive spinal fixation platform, designed to treat a range of pathologies with intraoperative adaptability and surgical predictability through an open, MIS, or hybrid approach. Key Features DEPENDABLE: Leverages patented and dependable helical flange tulip technology to reduce the potential to cross-thread and help eliminate tulip … [Read more...] about Invictus™
LANCER™
The ChoiceSpine LANCER™ Open Pedicle Screw System is a posterior spinal fixation system consisting of various polyaxial screws, rods, cross-connectors, and hooks to accommodate various spinal anatomies. LANCER™ is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion for degenerative disc disease, … [Read more...] about LANCER™
Mercury Total Spine
Mercury is the Deformity and Iliac fixation system from Spinal Elements. Mercury System VIDEO ANIMATIONMercury Total Spine.Brochure-Spinal Elements.pdf Features: Multiple screw head optionsScrew sizes to match any patient anatomyVarious rod connectors for surgical versatility About Spinal Deformity Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine that can … [Read more...] about Mercury Total Spine