Multidisciplinary team approach can reduce spinal fusion overutilisation

Patients diagnosed with lumbar degenerative spine disease are more likely to receive the right care when a team of experts representing multiple medical specialties collaborate in reviewing the patient’s needs and determining the best treatment option, research has shown.

Back pain associated with increase in all-cause mortality

Published in the European Journal of Pain, a study of 4,390 Danish twins aged over 70 years old has found that those suffering from back pain had a 13% increased risk of all-cause mortality. The study investigated whether spinal pain increased the rate of all-cause and disease-specific cardiovascular mortality.

Simplify disc “may minimise the need for post-surgical CT scans”

In response to new data shouwing that the use of computed tomography (CT) imaging following spinal surgery has increased significantly, Simplify Medical has suggested that its cervical disc could offer a solution.

Implanet granted French patent for Jazz Lock

The French patent office has granted Implanet a patent protecting the Jazz Lock implant in the country. The device—a major component of the company's band platform—is an implant designed to treat degenerative spine disorders.

US FDA clears Stryker’s AVAflex balloon system

Stryker has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its AVAflex balloon system. The device is available with the company's bone cements and implants and the AutoPlex mixing and delivery system.

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