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Spineart is thrilled to share a key milestone for the company: the PEEK Posterior Lumbar JULIET® cages as well as our PEEK Cervical TRYPTIK® cages and our Open and Minimally Invasive Thoracolumbar Fixation System ROMEO®2 are now CE Marked under the MDR 2017/745 (Medical Device Regulation) by the notified body TUV Sud.  This is a step […]

Laminoplasty became popular in the 1980s and was developed to treat multilevel pathology of the cervical spine. Initially, its indications were focused on cases of ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament and cervical spondylotic myelopathy. Since then, its application has been expanded to other indications that require expansion of the cervical canal.Laminoplasty has shown be […]

TORONTO, March 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Synaptive Medical Inc., a global medical technology innovator, announced today FDA registration for the next-generation of its robotic exoscope. Modus X is the highly anticipated fourth generation of Synaptive’s robotic exoscope, delivering a leap forward in optical performance and robotics to modernize operating rooms. Modus X features redesigned […]

MALDEN, MASS. (PRWEB) MARCH 21, 2023–NANISX LLC is the parent company for InSpan LLC and is grateful that the US Patent Office (USPTO) has allowed for issuance as a patent to protect the unique InSpan approach. This is yet another momentous achievement and a leap forward for patients with spine pain, especially over 55 years old, […]

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Todd Lanman, MD and Lanman Spinal Neurosurgery announced completion of the first lumbar total joint replacement procedure in California as part of a pivotal clinical trial sponsored by 3Spine, Inc. The surgery was performed on an outpatient basis at the Advanced Surgery Center of Beverly Hills. MOTUS, the implant used in the procedure, received Breakthrough Device […]

BURNSVILLE, Minn., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Inspired Spine, a leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, is once again transcending medical borders. Just one month after returning from Muscat, Oman, where Dr. Hamid Abbasi performed multiple successful surgeries, Inspired Spine is heading to Quito, Ecuador. During this trip, Dr. Abbasi is scheduled to perform six Trans-Kambin OLLIF surgeries while training Ecuadorian […]

DEERFIELD, Ill., March 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Surgalign Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRGA), a global medical technology company focused on elevating the standard of care by driving the evolution of digital surgery, today announced the first major upgrade of the HOLO Portal™ Surgical Guidance System since the first case was performed in May of 2022. […]

An artificial joint replacement is a prosthesis intended to replace the natural facets and other posterior elements of the spine, restoring near-normal motion while providing stabilization of spinal segments.Its indications are as an adjunct to laminectomy, laminotomy, neural decompression, and facetectomy. It is used instead of a standard lumbar fusion. Joints (Facet) replacement patents started […]

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Accelus, a privately held medical technology company focused on accelerating the adoption of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) as the standard of care in spine, today announced that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a 510(k) clearance to Accelus for its Remi® Robotic Navigation […]

WESTMINSTER, Colo., March 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZimVie Inc. (Nasdaq: ZIMV), a global life sciences leader in the dental and spine markets, today announced that Highmark, one of America’s leading health insurance organizations and an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, which covers primarily Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, and West Virginia, […]

St. Paul, Minn. – (March 14, 2023) Spineology Inc., the longtime leader in ultra-minimally invasive spine surgery, today announced that the full commercial launch of OptiLIF® Endo will be this week at the 2023 Spine Summit in Miami Beach, Florida. OptiLIF Endo is the only system designed specifically for endoscopic fusion. With OptiLIF Endo, surgeons can now directly […]

SAN DIEGO, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive, procedurally integrated solutions, announced today the 20-year milestone achievement of its lateral lumbar procedure, extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF). “20 years ago, we set out to make spine surgery more reproducible and improve patient […]

DEERFIELD, Ill., March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Surgalign Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ: SRGA) a global medical technology company focused on elevating the standard of care by driving the evolution of digital health, is proud to announce the release of HOLO AI Insights. HOLO AI Insights enables customers, partners, and clinical researchers to take advantage of […]

In the early 1950s, Bailey and Badgley performed the first anterior cervical fusions. After them, Cloward, Smith and Robinson perfected the techniques of cervical fusion although in those early days they had high rates of pseudoarthrosis and kyphosis. Years later, in 1964 Bohler developed the first internal cervical fixation system that ushered in the era […]

The major factors responsible for the growth of the Indian spinal fusion devices market include the growing geriatric population in India, rising incidences and prevalence of spinal problems, and rising medical tourism. These factors are also expected to contribute to the growth of this market during the forecast period. According to Mordor Intelligence, the India […]

TAICHUNG, Taiwan, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Surglasses/Caduceus S from Taiwan Main Orthopaedic Biotechnology Co., Ltd. Achieves Landmark Success with Caduceus S AR Spine Navigation System for First Augmented Reality Surgery in the US using 2D C-Arm Imaging. Surglasses has achieved a significant milestone in the field of spinal surgery with the completion of the first augmented reality (AR) surgery in the United States using […]

CASTEL SAN PIETRO, Switzerland and DANVILLE, Pa., March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Geisinger Health Plan and the Medacta Group SA, a Swiss company specializing in sustainable solutions for joint replacement, sports medicine and spine surgeries, announced the first lifetime guarantee for a lumbar spinal fusion surgery. “This new guarantee allows us to expand our ProvenCare® commitment for patients who qualify for […]

PARIS and BOULDER (CO), March 8, 2023, at 06:00 pm CET – SpineGuard (FR0011464452 – ALSGD), an innovative company that deploys its DSG® (Dynamic Surgical Guidance) sensing technology to secure and streamline the placement of bone implants, today announced new impressive results reached in the development of its robotic application. Spineguard’s DSG enabling technology is based on the local […]

LfC is pleased to announce its participation in this year’s Global Spine Congress – GSC, which will be held in Prague from 31.05 – 01.06.2023 (https://gsc2023.org/).Anyone interested in learning more about the procedures and technologies developed by LfC (www.lfc.com.pl) is welcome to visit booth number 52. At our stand you will find innovative, 3D printed […]

SAN ANTONIO, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Anton Jorgensen, MD and Ortho San Antonio announced today the first cases in the BalancedBack Total Joint Replacement pivotal clinical trial using the breakthrough 3Spine MOTUS device, as an alternative to lumbar spinal fusion surgery. Dr. Jorgensen completed the surgeries at the Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio. 3Spine’s lumbar total joint replacement procedure and MOTUS device […]

SUGAR LAND, Texas, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — TeDan Surgical Innovations, Inc. (TSI), a global leader in surgical access systems, is proud to announce the launch of TeDan Surgical Innovations GmbH (TSI GmbH), a new legal commercial entity based in Germany, as a response to growing demand and business expansion in the European region. TSI GmbH will serve […]

Taiwan’s spinal implants market is valued at $235 million in 2022. However, it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.6% to reach close to $300 million by 2028.The Taiwanese spinal implant market is mature and stable. As a result, the majority of growth in Taiwan is due to the proliferation of newer technologies, including artificial […]

Las Vegas – Lifespans demos Alfonso at AAOS 2023. Our one-of-a-kind technology is fast becoming a standard in the industry for R&D, marketing, and patient-specific implant development! The Alfonso implant testing service uses our proprietary particle-based bone tissue and foam models to get simulation results up to 10 times faster than through traditional testing labs, often […]