Minimally invasive TLIF procedures result in shorter hospital stays and “good results” after one year
A prospective, randomised study presented by Gabriel Tender at the 32nd EUROSPINE annual meeting has confirmed that minimally invasive techniques in transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) surgery result in similar outcomes as standard TLIFs, and in significantly shorter hospital stays.
Spinal fusion device industry to be worth US$11 billion by 2025
A report estimates that the total value of the spinal fusion device industry will reach US$11.0 billion (£8.2 billion, €9.3 billion) within the next eight years. The increase will likely be fuelled by the rising incidence of back pain and spine disorders, and technological advancement.
Feature
The role of endoscopic surgery in the treatment of painful conditions of an ageing spine: State of the art
Current surgical philosophy focuses on fusion as the ultimate “cure” for a painful spinal segment caused by instability, while pain management uses techniques such as neuromodulation to relieve pain. Endoscopic surgery—the least invasive of current minimally invasive options—offers a path between traditional surgical fusion and the less invasive techniques of pain management, writes Anthony T Yeung.
Industry news
DePuy Synthes’ Concorde Clear minimally invasive discectomy device launched in Europe, Middle East and Africa
A surgical solution designed to “simplify discectomy in minimally invasive spinal fusion surgery,” the Concorde Clear from DePuy Synthes has been released across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
South Korea’s first rhBMP-2 bone graft receives government recognition
South Korean biomaterials company CG Bio has received a ‘World Class Product of Korea’ award from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea Trade and Investment Promotion Agency in recognition of its “world-class” status.
Spira-C cervical interbody cleared by US FDA
Camber Spine has announced the clearance by the US FDA of its Spira-C Open Matrix cervical interbody device, a fusion implant that utilises the company’s Surface By Design surface enhancement technology.
EOS imaging awarded scientific innovation prize
EOS imaging, a provider of imaging and data devices and software, has been chosen as this year’s winner of the Galien Foundation’s Prix Galien award in the medical device category for innovation in improving health outcomes.
Events
17–19 December
1st Saudi Spine Society Annual Meeting
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
26–27 January
SpineWorld Summit 2018
Wanchai, Hong Kong
11–13 January
German Spine Society (DWG) 23rd Spinal Surgery Forum
St Anton an Arlberg, Austria
27 January
19th Symposium of the Austrian Society of Spine Surgery: Myths and Facts
Vienna, Austria
18–21 January
Association Of Spine Surgeons Of India 31st Annual Meeting 2018
Chennai, India
29 Jan–2 Dec
NSpine Arosa Masterclass
St Moritz, Switzerland
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