Ian Armstrong, M.D., joins Aurora Spine’s Scientific Advisory Board

Carlsbad, CA- April 10th, 2013- Aurora Spine today announced the appointment of Ian Armstrong M.D. to its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). Dr. Armstrong specializes in the treatment of cervical and lumbar spine injuries. He is the Medical Director of the Southern California Spine Institute, a premier center for the treatment of spinal disorders.
Dr. Armstrong previously served as the Director of the Spine Program at Century City Hospital, Director of the Spine Program at Midway Hospital, and was a former Chief of Neurosurgery at Century City Hospital. He is an affiliate of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the American Medical Association. “I look forward to being very involved with Aurora”, says Armstrong. “I think their products will really change and revolutionize spinal surgery. This is a very exciting company… Aurora will be the new technology leader in spine.”
Dr. Armstrong maintains an active lecture schedule, often speaking to universities, medical professionals, and communities in the greater Los Angeles area. He has published numerous papers on the topic of spinal disorders and procedures. Dr. Armstrong is a participating member of the American Association of Neurosurgeons, North American Spine Society, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the Los Angeles County Medical Association. “We are excited to work with Dr. Armstrong and believe that his expertise in spine, specifically, minimally invasive spinal procedures, will be invaluable as we continue to make advances our MIS Interspinous and Stand-alone technologies,” said Trent J. Northcutt, CEO. “We look forward to building a world-class SAB with renowned experts in the minimally invasive and minimal access spinal surgery field and are pleased to welcome Dr. Armstrong to the scientific team.”
Aurora Spine specializes in minimally-invasive (MIS), regenerative technologies. Our mission is to be the leader in advanced spinal innovations which will have a positive impact on lives worldwide.