Kevin Pauza, MD, founding partner of Texas Spine and Joint Hospital, received 16 medical technology patents for a biologic disc regrowth treatment.
Here are five key notes:
1. Dr. Pauza's patents focus on technology that could avoid costly spine surgery and implants. The treatment uses highly concentrated fibrin, known to heal cuts, burns and injuries to heal and regrow the spine without surgery.
2. Physicians can inject the fibrin into degenerated and bulged discs for the treatment.
3. The North American Spine Society awarded Dr. Pauza's patent papers research the "Outstanding Study of the Year" award.
4. Dr. Pauza is an interventional spine specialist and board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
5. Dr. Pauza earned his medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, where he also completed his residency and fellowship in interventional spine.