Spine News

Results showed use of a posterior facet replacement device may provide adequate decompression and dynamic stabilization in patients with lumbar stenosis with degenerative spondylolisthesis.

LAS VEGAS — A presentation here provided updated consensus-based best practice guidelines for defining high risk and preventing, diagnosing and treating surgical site infections in high-risk pediatric spine surgery cases.

LAS VEGAS — Results presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting showed venous thromboembolism prophylaxis may not increase the risk of postoperative complications in patients undergoing elective spine surgery.

LAS VEGAS — Results showed racial and ethnic disparities are more pronounced in the ambulatory care setting compared with the inpatient setting for lumbar surgical care.

FDA 510(k) clearance of the Ogmend implant enhancement system clears the system for use during orthopedic spine surgery.

FDA 510(k) clearance expands the anatomical plating system portfolio by Tyber Medical.

After reviewing data from nearly 100 randomized controlled trials, researchers reported there is “considerable uncertainty” regarding the safety and efficacy of analgesic medications for acute non-specific low back pain.

LAS VEGAS — In this video from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Andrew J. Schoenfeld, MD, discussed the cost-utility benefits of robotic assistance for adult spinal deformity procedures.

Invibio Biomaterial Solutions has announced the launch of the Peek-Optima Am filament, an implantable polyetheretherketone polymer for the manufacturing of 3D-printed medical devices, according to a company press release.

A large study conducted at more than 800 hospitals found that antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines were not followed in more than two-fifths of inpatient elective surgeries.