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Spine
Is PEEK cost-effective for spinal surgery? 5 things to know
By Laura Dyrda A new study in the Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques examines the cost-effectiveness of PEEK implants for spine surgery. The…
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Extremities
TXA plus diluted-epinephrine decreased blood loss in TKA
By Casey Tingle Local application of tranexamic acid plus diluted-epinephrine decreased postoperative blood loss and reduced the possibility of homologous…
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Spine
Are patients with high BMI more likely to develop spinal stenosis? 5 key notes
By Laura Dyrda A new study published in Spine examines the connection between BMI and the risk for developing lumbar spinal stenosis. The researchers…
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Financial
National Institutes of Health Awards Research Grant to Nanovis Spine to Further Explore Benefits of Nanotube Enhanced FortiCoreTM Spinal Implant Technology
Carmel, Ind. (September 22, 2015) – Nanovis Spine today announced the award of a significant research grant from the National Institute of…
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Spine
Discovering the Reparative and Destructive Qualities of Macrophages in Spinal Cord Injuries
By Rachel Lutz Macrophages – the cells that warn of attacks from viruses, bacteria, or fungi ‑ work double duty…
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Spine
Neuromodulation stem cells studied as new treatments for patients with spinal cord injuries
An acute spinal cord injury is a sudden injury that results in a bruise, partial injury or complete injury of…
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Biologics
Researchers investigate new biomaterial for orthopedics
By Sharon Wu Stefanie A. Sydlik, a Carnegie Mellon alumnus, spoke last Tuesday as part of a seminar series hosted…
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Spine
Fat Metaplasia Predictive of Spinal Progression in Spondyloarthritis
By Bill Schu A study in PLOS One found evidence that fat metaplasia in sacroiliac joints (SIJ) is significantly associated…
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Financial
When Patients Have to Pay the Difference, They Choose Less Expensive ASCs for Care
By Jim Burger The more financial responsibility patients share with their insurers, and the more they understand the disparity in…
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Recon
Long-term benefits likely with suture suspension arthroplasty for thumb CMC arthritis reconstruction
By Christian Ingram SEATTLE — According to data presented at the American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting,…
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Spine
5 key notes on adult spinal deformity surgery complications
A new study examining the complications associated with adult spinal deformity surgery was published in Spine. The researchers examined radiographic and implant-related complications…
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Extremities
Oxford Knee Score could identify variation in post-TKA patient satisfaction
By Casey Tingle The Oxford Knee Score helped investigators identify patient satisfaction after total knee arthroplasty at 12 months and…
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Recon
Hospital-acquired conditions seen as strong indicator for early readmission after TJA
By Monica Jaramillo Hospital-acquired conditions were the strongest predictor of 30-day hospital readmission following primary knee and hip arthroplasty, and…
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Extremities
TKA within 6 months of knee arthroscopy linked with more postoperative complications
By Monica Jaramillo Investigators of this study found higher rates of postoperative infection, stiffness and venous thromboembolism among patients who…
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Extremities
Cartiva Announces First Patient Enrolled in ProxiFuse Post Market Study
ALPHARETTA, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cartiva, Inc., a developer of innovative solutions for the treatment of cartilage damage, osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions,…
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