Dec 26, 2024 · A neurosurgeon and spine surgeon in Naples, Fla., is working on a breakthrough in spinal fusion surgery, according to a Dec. 16 report by WINK.. Mark Frenkel, MD, a surgeon at Neuroscience and Spine Associates, is patenting a new approach to spinal fusion that does not use any rods or screws.

Oct 30, 2024 · State-of-the-Art Lumbar Cage System Offers Six Distinct Cages for Multiple Surgical Approaches, Including Endoscopic Spine Surgery. L&K BIOMED, dedicated to advancing expandable technology in spine implant market, is pleased to announce that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its …

Dec 18, 2024 · The orthopedic leaders who will get ahead in 2025 will home in on opportunities and communication. Leaders with a health system and an orthopedic practice shared their insights with Becker's.. Note: Responses were lightly edited for clarity.

Dec 23, 2024 · From FDA approvals to surgery milestones, here are 10 spine and orthopedic robotic achievements that Becker's reported on in 2024:. 1. Muncie-based Central Indiana Orthopedics acquired its fifth Mako robot and surpassed 3,000 procedures using the technology.. 2.

Jan 8, 2024 · The most common orthopedic procedure performed in 2023 was a drainage/injection into a joint or bursa without ultrasound guidance, according to October data from Definitive Healthcare, which will cost patients an average of $55 to $75.. Here is the average cost of the 10 most common orthopedic surgeries in the hospital outpatient department setting, according to Sidecar Health's care calculator:

Dec 31, 2024 · Novartis is in the trial phase for a new experimental medicine that has shown promise in improving motor function in children with a form of spinal muscular atrophy, according to a Dec. 30 report from The Detroit News.. A study of the new treatment, which shares the active ingredient of Novartis' gene therapy Zolgensma, included children with spinal muscular atrophy type 2 who had never ...

Dec 12, 2024 · Spine and orthopedic companies made strides with new robots in 2024. Rosa Shoulder (Zimmer Biomet): Rosa Shoulder earned FDA approval in February and was debuted by John Sperling, MD, of Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic. The robot leverages ZBEdge Dynamic Intelligence technology and is designed to assist with anatomic and reverse techniques.

Oct 31, 2024 · Stryker, Johnson & Johnson and Zimmer Biomet posted their third-quarter financial results for 2024 and data on their spine orthopedic sales.

Jun 20, 2024 · Newsweek has released its annual list of the 150 best spine surgeons in the U.S. for 2024.. Newsweek compiled the ranking of surgeons using Medicare data that evaluated a quality-of-care rating by peers of each spine surgeon and a consideration of their American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery certifications.. The 150 leading spine surgeons recognized represent the 20 states with the highest ...

Nov 15, 2024 · Three major investors in Smith+Nephew have encouraged the company to consider breaking up parts of its business and spinning off its orthopedics division, according to a Nov. 15 report from Mass Device.. The shareholders, who are among the company's top 20 investors, believe the company should divest its orthopedics …