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Recon
Study reveals most accurate technique to determine center of femoral head in dysplastic hips
By Monica Jaramillo This study of pediatric patients with hip dysplasia showed the modified Mose technique was the most accurate…
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Spine
ProDisc-C vs. spinal fusion: Which has better results? 5 key notes
By Laura Dyrda The ProDisc-C total disc replacement was compared with single-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion in a new…
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5 key notes on UTI after posterior spinal fusion
By Laura Dyrda A new study published in Spine examined urinary tract infections in patients after posterior lumbar fusion procedures. The researchers examined the…
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Spine
Study quantifies risk of cardiac arrest in children during spine surgeries
Although the vast majority of pediatric spine surgeries are safe, a handful of neuromuscular conditions seem to fuel the risk…
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5 key notes on spinal deformity outcomes for adult scoliosis correction
By Laura Dyrda A new study published in Spinal Deformity examined the clinical improvement for adult spinal deformity and which patients benefit…
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Hospitals
Amedica Submits 24-Month Clinical Data to FDA for Clearance of Composite Interbody Spinal Device
SALT LAKE CITY, November 10, 2015 – Amedica Corporation (Nasdaq:AMDA), a company that develops and commercializes silicon nitride ceramics as a biomaterial platform,…
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Spinal fusion readmissions: 3 key indicators for procedure-related issues
By Laura Dyrda A study published in Spine examines the readmission rates as a quality of care measure and predictor of readmission…
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Extremities
Chondroitin sulfate superior to celecoxib for cartilage loss reduction in patients with knee OA
SAN FRANCISCO ─ Chondroitin sulfate is superior to celecoxib in the reduction of long-term progression of structural changes in knee…
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Timely intervention can restore function following iatrogenic spine access nerve injuries
By Robert Linnehan Findings of this study indicated efficient surgical intervention of iatrogenic spine access nerve injuries can help restore…
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Spine
Laser Spine Institute establishes clinical trials partnership with Spinal Kinetics, Titan Spine: 6 key notes
Laser Spine Institute is participating in two upcoming clinical trials. Here are six key notes: 1. The institute has been…
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Recon
Postoperative radiation may not be needed to prevent HO in THA patients with ankylosing spondylitis
By Casey Tingle Investigators of this study found no statistically significant difference in the rates of heterotopic ossification at 12-month…
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Extremities
Spontaneous knee effusion may be a symptom of Lyme disease
Spontaneous knee effusion can be a primary symptom of Lyme disease, even without the presence of other primary symptoms, according…
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Recon
Study reveals long-term results, implant survivorship after Charnley THA
A single-surgeon series of hip arthroplasties performed using a low friction arthroplasty method introduced by Sir John Charnley showed a…
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Spine
Major medical publication confirming Safe Orthopaedics’ ability to decrease surgical site infection and surgery time
SAFE ORTHOPAEDICS (Paris:SAFOR)(Euronext: FR0012452746 – SAFOR), a company developing and marketing an innovative range of sterile implants combined with their single-use…
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Spine
5 things to know on disc degeneration after scoliosis spinal fusion
By Laura Dyrda A new study published in Spinal Deformity examines lumbar degeneration after spinal fusion in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.…
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