- First Aritifical Disc
- Aritifical Disc
- Artificial Disc Test
- Cerapedics
- Groundbreaking Technology
- K2M Launches Denali
- Medtronic Announce
- Medtronic Milestone
- Medtronic Aid Adults
- Medtronic TSRH
- Medtronic Sextant
- Minimally Invasive
- Spinal Implants
- Spine Staple Brain Cell
- Spain Cages
- Titanium Rib
- Titanium News
- Titanium Boy
- Medtronic - Kyphon
- Med-Tech
- Pedicle Screws
Scoliosis News - Technology
First Artificial Disc
SpinalMotion, developer of investigational artificial discs for treating patients with degenerative disc disease, today reported significant progress on two clinical trials aimed at evaluating its Kineflex(TM) lumbar disc and Kineflex/C(TM) cervical disc implants. Earlier this year, the company received Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) approvals from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to commence the studies, which began during the second quarter.
Author: Spinal Motion
Date Posted: October 2005
Artificial Disc
The Charité Artificial Disc, from Johnson & Johnson's DePuy Spine Inc., replaces damaged or worn-out spinal discs. Currently, the most common surgical treatment for severe back pain caused by disc damage is spinal fusion. Every year, 200,000 Americans undergo this procedure.Spine surgery often -- but not always -- relieves back pain. However, spinal fusion surgery removes the damaged disc. It uses bone grafts and metal screws and/or cages to immobilize that area of the spine.
Author: FDA
Date Posted: 27th October 2004
Artificial Disc Test
UCSF Medical Center orthopedic surgeons are investigating the effectiveness of an implant that may replace damaged lower back discs. European patients who have received the stainless steel and plastic assembly in place of degenerated discs have reported significant improvement in back and leg pain after a minimum of seven years of follow-up, according to the UCSF investigators.
Author: UCSF
Date Posted: 30th July 2002
Cerapedics
CeraPedics Announces High-Profile Addition to its Clinical Advisory Panel. Eminent Orthopaedic Specialist Courtney W. Brown, M.D. Joins Colorado-based Company that Developed Revolutionary New Bone Graft Material
Author: Cerapedics
Author: 9th January 2006
Groundbreaking Technology
Groundbreaking surveying technology to assist in the accurate identification and monitoring of Scoliosis. A University of Newcastle (Australia) engineering researcher has been awarded for developing groundbreaking surveying technology, based on techniques used to measure and map land, to assist in the accurate identification and monitoring of Scoliosis.
Author: University of Newcastle
Date Posted: 21st December 2004
K2M launches Denali
LEESBURG, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 5, 2006--K2M, Inc., the Surgeon Driven Design(TM) company developing next generation spine technologies, today announced the commercial launch of the DENALI Deformity system, a new spine fusion product, already in use by such leading hospitals and treatment centers as Baylor Medical Center, Georgetown University Medical Center, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York Presbyterian, and Scripps Mercy Hospital.
Author: K2M
Date Posted: 5th September 2006
Medtronic Announce
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT) announced today the U.S. availability of the CD HORIZON(R) LEGACY(TM) Vertebral Column Manipulation (VCM) Instrument Set. This set offers surgeons an advanced means of achieving controlled curvature correction, which can lead to better outcomes for scoliosis patients.
Author: Medtronic
Date Posted: 11th August 2006
Medtronic Milestone
City of Industry, CA - Medical Devices industry news provided by Financial News USA (OTC: FNWU) Medtronic. (NYSE:MDT) Sofamor Danek reported a medical milestone Monday, with the implantation of 2.5 million TSRH Spinal System kits to treat scoliosis.
Author: Medtronic
Date Posted: 14th February 2006
Medtronic Aid Adults
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT) announced today a comprehensive program aimed at facilitating spinal care for older adults. The program, encompassing the development of new technologies and sponsorship of research and education initiatives, acknowledges the growing global population and unique care needs of patients in the so-called "aging spine" segment.
Author: Medtronic
Date Posted: 26th September 2006
Medtronic TSRH
MEMPHIS, Tenn. & MINNEAPOLIS - - Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT) announced today U.S. market availability of TSRH(R) SiLo(TM) 5.5 Spinal System, a set of rods and screws for use in trauma, tumor and deformity surgery.
Author: Medtronic
Date Posted: 27th September 2005
Medtronic Sextant
System Provides Improved Instrumentation for Stabilization in Spinal Fusion; Minimally Invasive System Helps Save Muscle Tissue and Reduces Recovery Time.
Author: Medtronic
Date Posted: 30th September 2005
Minimally Invasive
New Minimally Invasive Approach To Upper Lumbar Fusion Surgery Reduces Complication Risk.
Author: Cedars-Sinai Institute
Date Posted: 1st August 2004
Spinal Machines
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., July 20 (AScribe Newswire) -- Mechanical and biomedical engineers at Purdue University have developed specialized hydraulic machines and software to help industry create better and longer lasting implants for people suffering from spinal injuries, disease and age-related wear.
Date Posted: 25th July 2005