Here are seven things for spine surgeons to know for Thursday, March 21, 2013. Dr. Alexander Vaccaro named editorial board co-chairman of Spine.
The Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine announced Alexander R. Vaccaro, MD, PhD, professor and attending surgeon of orthopedics and neurosurgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and a partner at the Rothman Institute, has been chosen as co-chairman of the editorial board. Dr. Vaccaro is the first full-time orthopedic surgeon to fill the chair.
FDA warned Nuvasive.
On March 12, the FDA issued a warning letter to NuVasive for selling Affix Spinous Process Plate systems for uses not approved by the device's 510(k) clearance.
Miami Project transplanted spinal cord cells.
The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis successfully grew Schwann cells from the nerve tissue of a subject's leg and transplanted them back into the subject's body. The subject has gone beyond the critical postoperative period without experiencing any complications.
Stryker will buy spine technology.
San Clemente, Calif.-based VertiFlex plans to sell some of its non-core spine technology to Stryker. The minimally invasive spine device maker aims to use funds from the sale to advance its platform for spinal stenosis treatments. The scale and scope of the deal are not disclosed.
Rothman Institute crafted cervical spinal stenosis scale.
Researchers of Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia created an anatomically based scale for the diagnosis of cervical spinal stenosis. The clinically reproducible scale is designed to be more specific than the current guidelines of "mild, moderate or severe" cervical spinal stenosis.
SpineVision to use DSM disc technology.
DSM, a biomedical materials developer, entered into a license and supply agreement with SpineVision, an implant manufacturer. SpineVision may use DSM's proprietary polymer, Bionate II PCU, in its Flex+2 disc degeneration treatment system, as per the agreement.
Spine surgeon helped create University of New Mexico Spine Center.
Anthony Yeung, MD, board certified orthopedic surgeon, and his wife Eileen donated $2.5 million for the creation of a comprehensive spine center at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Dr. Yeung pioneered the now FDA approved Yeung Endoscopic Spine Surgery system and continues to explore the development of minimally invasive spine surgery.
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The Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine announced Alexander R. Vaccaro, MD, PhD, professor and attending surgeon of orthopedics and neurosurgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and a partner at the Rothman Institute, has been chosen as co-chairman of the editorial board. Dr. Vaccaro is the first full-time orthopedic surgeon to fill the chair.
FDA warned Nuvasive.
On March 12, the FDA issued a warning letter to NuVasive for selling Affix Spinous Process Plate systems for uses not approved by the device's 510(k) clearance.
Miami Project transplanted spinal cord cells.
The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis successfully grew Schwann cells from the nerve tissue of a subject's leg and transplanted them back into the subject's body. The subject has gone beyond the critical postoperative period without experiencing any complications.
Stryker will buy spine technology.
San Clemente, Calif.-based VertiFlex plans to sell some of its non-core spine technology to Stryker. The minimally invasive spine device maker aims to use funds from the sale to advance its platform for spinal stenosis treatments. The scale and scope of the deal are not disclosed.
Rothman Institute crafted cervical spinal stenosis scale.
Researchers of Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia created an anatomically based scale for the diagnosis of cervical spinal stenosis. The clinically reproducible scale is designed to be more specific than the current guidelines of "mild, moderate or severe" cervical spinal stenosis.
SpineVision to use DSM disc technology.
DSM, a biomedical materials developer, entered into a license and supply agreement with SpineVision, an implant manufacturer. SpineVision may use DSM's proprietary polymer, Bionate II PCU, in its Flex+2 disc degeneration treatment system, as per the agreement.
Spine surgeon helped create University of New Mexico Spine Center.
Anthony Yeung, MD, board certified orthopedic surgeon, and his wife Eileen donated $2.5 million for the creation of a comprehensive spine center at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Dr. Yeung pioneered the now FDA approved Yeung Endoscopic Spine Surgery system and continues to explore the development of minimally invasive spine surgery.
More Articles on Spine:
Dr. Marc Cohen: 4 Big Coverage Challenges for Spine Surgeons
How Spine Surgeons Can Help to Lower Hospital Readmissions: 4 Ideas
7 Steps for Spine Groups to Add an ASC