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15 things to know about the Medical Device Tax
Written by Akanksha Jayanthi (Twitter | Google+) | August 21, 2014 Initial revenue reports about the Medical Device Tax indicate the tax fell short of…
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10 knee surgeries that impact history
Written by Laura Dyrda Here are 10 knee injuries and surgeries that made an impact on history. If you would like…
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LDR COO sells 19k shares in $512k transaction
Written by Laura Dyrda LDR COO James Burrows sold 19,258 shares on the open market last Friday, according to a Mideast Times report,…
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Smith & Nephew’s new sales model to lower costs: Is it sustainable?
Written by Laura Dyrda Smith & Nephew announced a new sales model, called Syncera, geared toward hospitals to lower prices on…
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8 trends in major orthopedic surgery outcomes in the United States
Written by Laura Dyrda The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery recently published an article examining the incidence and in-hospital outcomes of elective major orthopedic…
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How spine surgery will thrive in a data-driven world
Written by Laura Dyrda As healthcare shifts from fee-for-service to pay-for-performance and risk-sharing compensation models, specialists are developing new and innovative…
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Spine
AxiaLIF Saves $3.5k Compared to TLIF: 4 Points From Economic Analysis
Written by Laura Dyrda The Journal of Managed Care Medicine recently accepted an economic analysis of minimally invasive spinal fusion using Baxano Surgical’s AxiaLIF procedure…
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20 Recent Spine-Focused Studies to Know
Written by Laura Dyrda Here are 20 spine-focused studies to know published within the past month. Surgical method comparison 1.…
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Spine
Single-Level vs. Multilevel ACDFs: 4 Important Outcome Trends
Written by Anuja Vaidya A recent study published in The Spine Journal examines and describes national trends in revision rates, complications and readmission…
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10 Key Trends Impacting Orthopedic Practices – 2014
Written by Scott Becker and Lindsey Dunn This article outlines 10 key trends that are impacting orthopedic practices. These trends…
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5 Findings on Disc Height Reduction After Lumbar Posterolateral Floating Fusion
Written by Laura Dyrda A study published in the Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques examined the risk factors for radiographic L5-S1 disc height reduction…
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10 of the Biggest Rivalries in Healthcare
Written by Lindsey Dunn Marketshare. Physician recruitment. Clout with payers. Despite the marked increase in collaboration within the industry, huge…
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Spine
Pedicle Screws vs. Hybrid Instrumentation for Scoliosis — Which is Better?
Written by Laura Dyrda | Wednesday, 16 July 2014 10:57 An article published in Spine compares the cervical sagittal balance of two adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction…
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Misonix Spine Device Shows Reduced Blood Loss During Scoliosis Correction
Written by Laura Dyrda | Tuesday, 15 July 2014 16:41 A new study conducted by surgeons from Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego shows…
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Adolescent Spinal Fusion: 5 Findings on VTE Complication
Written by Laura Dyrda A group of spine surgeon researchers examined trends for thromboembolic complications in children who underwent spinal fusion…
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