Cleveland Clinic released its list of top 10 medical innovations for 2020, including three related to orthopedics and spine.
They are:
1. A dual-acting osteoporosis drug, romosozumab, recently approved by the FDA, provides bone strength.
2. Closed-loop spinal cord stimulation can help patients suffering chronic pain. Implantable devices allowing for closed-loop stimulation are creating better communication between the spinal cord and device, making the procedure more effective.
3. Biologics in orthopedic repair are helping patients recover faster using natural substances, such as cells and blood components.