Spine News

Healio highlights the most-read research, topics and news in orthopedic spine surgery in 2024.

For individuals with recent acute cervical spinal cord injuries, treatment with a novel neuroregenerative therapeutic was nonsuperior to placebo after 6 months, according to research published in The Lancet Neurology.

According to published results, ambulatory care was noninferior to overnight hospital surveillance for functional outcomes at 6 months among patients who underwent anterior cervical decompression and fusion for cervical radiculopathy.

Posterior lumbar interbody fusion performed with a non-window-type 3D-printed porous titanium cage had similar clinical outcomes and comparable interbody fusion rates compared with those who received window-type cages, according to results.

Early results of an investigational device exemption clinical trial showed two prodisc C implants may be safe and effective for the treatment of symptomatic cervical disc disease at two levels compared with the Mobi-C implant at 24 months.

Although research has shown diversity in health care can enhance patient satisfaction, clinical outcomes and improve access to care, women and historically underrepresented groups still represent a minority in orthopedics.

Presented results showed patients with odontoid fractures experienced significantly higher mortality risks 2 and 4 years after initial injury compared with patients with hip fractures.

Nvision Biomedical Technologies announced FDA clearance of its 3D-printed PEEK interbody system made from PEEK-OPTIMA polymers from Invibio Biomaterial Solutions, according to a company press release.

The North American Spine Society named D. Scott Kreiner, MD, as president for 2024 to 2025, according to a press release.