Spine News

According to presented results, patients who started physical therapy within 6 weeks after cervicothoracic fusion had better maintenance of alignment and improved pain scores compared with patients who started therapy after 6 weeks.

Orthofix Medical Inc. announced the 510(k) clearance and full commercial launch of OsteoCove, an advanced bioactive synthetic graft, according to a company press release.

VySpine has announced FDA clearances regarding its VyLam, VySpan and VyLink screw systems, expanding the portfolio of the company.

Johnson & Johnson MedTech has announced DePuy Synthes received FDA 510(k) clearance of the TriALTIS spine system and navigation-enabled instruments, according to a press release.

Patients with osteoarthritis who experience neck pain lasting longer than 1 year have a significant increased risk for all-cause mortality, according to data published in Arthritis Research & Therapy.

CDC data show that 16.2% of pregnant women aged 18 to 44 years reported using marijuana nearly every day.

4WEB Medical has announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the Cervical Spine Truss System integrated plating solution, as well as two cervical interbody line extensions, according to a press release.

OssDsign AB has announced FDA clearance of the OssDsign Catalyst, a nanosynthetic bone graft, for use in interbody cages during spinal surgery, according to a press release.

The Academic Orthopaedic Consortium Business & Leadership Symposium will gather the clinical and administrative leadership across university-based musculoskeletal enterprises to share best practices across the business and leadership of academic missions.

Surgical outcomes are affected by key factors that orthopedic surgeons assess before and during the episode of care.