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Saturday, 22 April 2017   Home | Videos | Past issues | Subscribe | Contact us Top stories Porous PEEK demonstrates greater osseintegration than micro-textured titanium A new study presented at ISASS17 has demonstrated that, contrary to commonly-held belief, when manufactured with a porous surface, PEEK can actually lead to significantly greater osseointegration than micro-textured titanium. Read more... Running significantly benefits human intervertebral discs New research published in Scientific Reports has shown for the first time that human intervertebral discs may strengthen in response to jogging, contrary to the commonly-held notion that running's repetitive loading of the spine promotes lumbar disc degeneration. Read more... NICE recommends sacroiliac joint fusion surgery The UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published their Interventional Procedure Guidance document for minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion surgery, recommending that it be available on the country's National Health System (NHS) for the treatment of chronic sacroiliac pain. Read more... Product news Bridging bone found in 94% of Zyga SImmetry patients at 24 months Zyga Technology has released 24-month computed tomography (CT) fusion and clinical results for its SImmetry sacroiliac joint fusion system. This prospective, multicentre study evaluated long-term fusion and pain reduction in patients receiving the system. Read more... NuVasive launches Reline Trauma portfolio NuVasive has announced the launch the new Reline Trauma portfolio, which is designed to provide surgeons the flexibility to customise their approach intraoperatively, including traditional open, Maximum Access surgery or hybrid procedures, depending on pathology and patient needs. Read more... Aesculap launches spine device warranty for PlasmaporeXP-coated interbodies Aesculap has announced a new warranty programme on its PlasmaporeXP-coated interbodies for spinal fusion. This coincides with the launch of the TSpace XP interbody system, featuring the surface technology. Read more... Events   26–28 April BioSpine 2017 Berlin, Germany 3–6 May ArabSpine Dubai, UAE   3–5 May WCMISST 2017 Paris, France 4–6 May SOSORT Lyon, France   3–6 May GSC Milan, Italy 6–8 May DISC 2017 Dubai, UAE   Write to us: Editor: Katherine Hignett - katie@bibamedical.com Advertise with us: Noora Lobo - noora@bibamedical.com You are receiving this email because you subscribed/registered on www.spinalnewsinternational.com Our mailing address is: BIBA Medical Ltd, 526 Fulham Road, Fulham, London, SW6 5NR  TEL: +44 (0)20 7736 8788  FAX: +44 (0)20 7736 8283  EMAIL: info@bibamedical.com © BIBA Medical Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 2944429. VAT registration number 730 6811 50 unsubscribe