Here are eight things for spinal surgeons to know for June 12, 2014.
Study compares C-arm fluoroscopy, portable X-ray and CT
The researchers measured radiation exposure from each system and found that patient radiation exposure was on average 116 mR/102 mR for the C-arm; 3,435 mR/2,160 mR for the X-ray radiography; and 4,360 mR/5,2220 mR for the O-arm. Also, the anesthesiologist scatter radiation level for a single acquisition was highest for the O-arm.
Spinal fusion hospital costs skyrocket $140,000 with VTE
Total hospital charges were much higher for patients with VTE after spinal fusion. Without VTE, the total hospital charges were $66,823 on average for spinal fusion patients; with VTE, the hospital charges were $207,253.
Surgical robotics and computer assistance market to reach $4.6 billion by 2019
The market is expected to s expected to grow to $4.6 billion, with a five-year compound annual growth rate of 7 percent. The United States is expected to account for nearly 75 percent of the market by 2019.
One- and two-level ACDF safe in the ambulatory setting
The researchers reported no major operating complications, readmission or deaths after discharge. Also, performing cases in the ambulatory setting reduces hospitalization time and exposure to nosocomial infections, which the study authors identified as financially beneficial for the healthcare system.
Allegheny Health Network names Dr. Donald Whiting neurosurgery chairman
Dr. Whiting currently directs the Center for Spasticity and Movement Disorders and Division of Neuromodulation at the health network. Dr. Whiting has spent the past 17 years as vice chairman of neurosurgery at Allegheny Health Network.
Amedica stops distributing amniotic derived allograft products
Terminating distribution of the allograft products allows the company to obtain U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for its silicon nitride cancellous structured ceramic biomaterial, a potential alternative to allograft bone.
AmSurg to acquire Sheridan Healthcare for $2.35 billion
The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter this year. As a combined company, it will have a total addressable market of approximately $70 billion and include more than 4,600 physician relationships in 38 states.
AMA defines team-based healthcare
The AMA defined physician-led team-based healthcare as "the consistent use by a physician of the leadership knowledge, skills and expertise necessary to identify, engage and elicit from each team member the unique set of training, experience and qualification needed to help patients achieve their goals, and to supervise the application of these skills," according to the news release.
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