Scoliosis

OrthoPediatrics Corp. to Highlight its Pediatric Scoliosis Solutions at 8th Annual International Children’s Spine Symposium (ICSS)

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Jeudi, avril 4, 2024
ICSS, Patient, Orthopediatrics, Hospital, Rib, Cadaver, Surgeon, CME, Scoliosis, Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Elective surgery, Nursing

WARSAW, Ind., April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OrthoPediatrics Corp. (“OrthoPediatrics”) (NASDAQ: KIDS), a company focused exclusively on advancing the field of pediatric orthopedics, today announced it will attend the 8th Annual International Children’s Spine Symposium (ICSS), which will take place April 5th and 6th in Denver, Colorado.

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  • WARSAW, Ind., April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OrthoPediatrics Corp. (“OrthoPediatrics”) (NASDAQ: KIDS), a company focused exclusively on advancing the field of pediatric orthopedics, today announced it will attend the 8th Annual International Children’s Spine Symposium (ICSS), which will take place April 5th and 6th in Denver, Colorado.
  • The meeting, put on by the Armstrong Children’s Orthopedic Alliance, offers a comprehensive program of lectures given by an outstanding, international faculty and cadaver labs centered on the cervical spine, lumbo-sacral junction, neuromonitoring, and various aspects of scoliosis.
  • We consider ICSS to be an interactive forum that allows us to engage with pediatric orthopedic fellows and attending surgeons and train on the latest technologies and surgical techniques.
  • The symposium is always well attended and receives great feedback from attendees, so I am looking forward to this being another productive event.”

Dr. Zeke Unveils Breakthrough Scoliosis Treatment, Transforming Lives in Austin, TX

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Mercredi, mars 20, 2024
Health, Attention, Spine, Patient, Research, Hope, Quality of life, Scoliosis, Heart, Optimism, Rehabilitation, Medical device

Scoliosis, a condition characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine, affects millions worldwide, impacting individuals of all ages.

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  • Scoliosis, a condition characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine, affects millions worldwide, impacting individuals of all ages.
  • "We believe that every patient deserves the chance to live a life free from the constraints of scoliosis," says Dr. Zeke.
  • As a national leader in scoliosis treatment, Dr. Zeke's clinic has garnered widespread acclaim for its transformative results and compassionate approach.
  • For those suffering from scoliosis, Dr. Zeke's clinic offers a beacon of hope in their journey towards a pain-free and active life.

Dr. Mark Viktor Silver – Maintains Unique Double Board Certification

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Lundi, mars 11, 2024
Health, Surgery, Neurology, Practice Management, Physical Therapy, General Health, University, Certification, McGill University, ABNS, Arm, Specialization, Surgeon, Column (periodical), Medical college, Patient, Neurosurgery, Human, General surgery, Neck, Deformity, Scoliosis, Spine, Physician, Royal college, School

Dr. Mark Viktor Silver , founder of the Silver Spine and Neurological Center , has maintained the unique distinction of being board-certified in neurosurgery by both the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

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  • Dr. Mark Viktor Silver , founder of the Silver Spine and Neurological Center , has maintained the unique distinction of being board-certified in neurosurgery by both the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
  • With more than 20 years of practice, Dr. Silver specializes in minimally invasive and complex neurosurgical procedures aimed at alleviating neck, back, arm, and leg pain.
  • “While not required for a medical license, the rigorous board certification process shows a physician’s commitment to his patients and profession,” said Dr. Silver.
  • With 21 years of professional practice, Dr Silver has worked in large academic and private institutions and has served as Chief of Neurosurgery at various prestigious hospitals.

New, Fast-Acting, Conservative Treatment Reverses Scoliosis

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Mercredi, avril 3, 2024
Spine, MD, Patient, Interview, Yoga, Clinical trial, Rehabilitation, Scoliosis, Nursing

A new clinical trial* demonstrates the efficacy of a unique, non-surgical treatment that quickly reduces curves that can become disabling.

Key Points: 
  • A new clinical trial* demonstrates the efficacy of a unique, non-surgical treatment that quickly reduces curves that can become disabling.
  • Lengthy, uncomfortable bracing and major spinal surgery (36,000 operations annually) can almost always be avoided with this new promising, anatomically-based, non-surgical approach that is a budding trend.
  • Together, this physical maneuver plus botulinum toxin works significantly more effectively than the yoga-like maneuver alone to reverse scoliosis.
  • This new, successful muscle-balancing technique, offers hope to those who are handicapped by scoliosis.

OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY SPINE INSTITUTE (NUSI): LEADING SPINE CARE INTO THE FUTURE

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Samedi, mars 30, 2024
NUH, Research, Spinal stenosis, Conference, Health, MRI, National University Health System, Column (periodical), Radiology, Associate, Magnetic resonance imaging, Consultant, Education, Orthopedic surgery, Patient, Ageing, Degenerative disc disease, Knowledge, Artificial intelligence, Human, Deep learning, Deformity, National University Hospital, Scoliosis, Osteoporosis, Spine, Pain management, NUHS, Rehabilitation, Person, Nursing

SINGAPORE, March 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National University Spine Institute (NUSI) is a new dedicated specialist spine institute under the National University Health System (NUHS) that provides multidisciplinary care for patients with spinal diseases and deformities.

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  • SINGAPORE, March 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National University Spine Institute (NUSI) is a new dedicated specialist spine institute under the National University Health System (NUHS) that provides multidisciplinary care for patients with spinal diseases and deformities.
  • Under the leadership of Associate Professor Gabriel Liu, NUSI aims to set new standards in spine care through a patient-centric approach.
  • A/Prof Liu said: "NUSI differentiates itself by providing dedicated sub-specialties within the spine practice, standardising work processes and providing value-driven patient care across the cluster to address spinal problems.
  • NUSI is dedicated to developing community care programmes for patients, with cases expected to rise in the coming years partly due to an ageing population."

PathKeeper Surgical enters into know-how agreement with Mayo Clinic for low-radiation pediatric spine surgery

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Lundi, mars 25, 2024
MD, Radiation, Deformity, Machine learning, Mayo Clinic, KFAR, Research, Patient, Surgeon, Standard of care, Scoliosis, Safety, Dentistry

KFAR SABA, Israel, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PathKeeper Surgical, an Israeli medical technology company committed to advancing surgical solutions through innovative camera and machine learning technologies, announced it has entered into a know-how agreement with Mayo Clinic to research radiation levels in pediatric spine surgeries. The research will focus on reducing patient radiation exposure using minimally invasive optical navigation and utilizing intraoperative measurement tools for scoliosis correction, including vertebral body tethering.

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  • PathKeeper Surgical enters a know-how agreement with Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.
  • To address the unique challenges of pediatric patients undergoing spine surgery for scoliosis, Mayo Clinic pediatric spine surgeons Noelle Larson, MD, and Todd Milbrandt, MD, are collaborating with PathKeeper Surgical, a company widely known for its cutting-edge optical navigation that prioritize precision, safety, and minimization of radiation exposure.
  • "We are proud to collaborate with Mayo Clinic," said Erez Lampert, founder and Chief Executive Officer at PathKeeper Surgical.
  • The research and development efforts will include refining and expanding the application of PathKeeper's technology to tackle the unique challenges posed by pediatric spine surgery.

China Medical University Hospital's New Tech "AI-aided Diagnostic System" Assist to Diagnose Freezing of Gait (Parkinson's Disease) in Just 30 Minutes

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Jeudi, mars 21, 2024
Diagnosis, Dopamine, Microsoft, Brain, Algorithm, Prevalence, Parkinson's disease, Walking, Disease, PD, 720p, COVID-19, Patient, Ageing, Substantia nigra, AI, Telehealth, Freezing, Quality of life, Deep learning, Scoliosis, HoloLens 2, Hypokinesia, Movement, Physician, Medical device

Early stages of PD gait disorders require detailed neurological examinations and tests for accurate diagnosis.

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  • Early stages of PD gait disorders require detailed neurological examinations and tests for accurate diagnosis.
  • China Medical University Hospital (CMUH) AI Center and the Department of Neurology have utilized AI auxiliary tools to analyze the patient's gait videos and walkway pressure data utilizing the AI algorithms, to construct an "AI-aided diagnostic system for freezing of gait."
  • Noticeable symptoms of the early onset include limb tremors, slowness of movement, muscle and joint stiffness, hunched back, scoliosis, etc.
  • This system is particularly beneficial for patients in rural areas, reducing the need for hospital visits:
    Time-saving: instantly assist in the diagnosis within 30 minutes of completion of the freezing of gait examination.

OrthoPediatrics Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Mercredi, mars 6, 2024
Acquisition, Deformity, International, Total, Infection, Investment, Marketing, Growth, Fixation (psychology), Response, Elective surgery, Orthopediatrics, Event, OPSB, Scoliosis, Webcast, Sport, Depreciation, Video game

Total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $37.6 million, a 21% increase compared to $31.0 million for the same period last year.

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  • Total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $37.6 million, a 21% increase compared to $31.0 million for the same period last year.
  • The increase in revenue in the fourth quarter of 2023 was driven primarily by growth across Trauma and Deformity, Scoliosis, and OPSB.
  • In the fourth quarter of 2023, we realized an immaterial fair value adjustment benefit compared to a $0.5 million benefit for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $1.3 million as compared to a loss of $2.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.

OrthoPediatrics Corp. Launches New RESPONSE Rib and Pelvic Fixation System for EOS Scoliosis

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Lundi, mars 4, 2024
EOS, Rib, Elective surgery, Orthopediatrics, Adrenal insufficiency, Surgeon, Family, Scoliosis, Patient, Risk, Dentistry

WARSAW, Ind., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OrthoPediatrics Corp. (“OrthoPediatrics” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KIDS a company focused exclusively on advancing the field of pediatric orthopedics, today announced it has launched a new RESPONSE™ Rib and Pelvic Fixation system to treat children with Early Onset Scoliosis (“EOS”).

Key Points: 
  • WARSAW, Ind., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OrthoPediatrics Corp. (“OrthoPediatrics” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KIDS a company focused exclusively on advancing the field of pediatric orthopedics, today announced it has launched a new RESPONSE™ Rib and Pelvic Fixation system to treat children with Early Onset Scoliosis (“EOS”).
  • The new addition to the RESPONSE™ family includes implants and instruments for rib and pelvic fixation, and associated devices to connect the fixation points.
  • As an adjunct to the foundational RESPONSE™ Scoliosis System, the Rib and Pelvic system is compatible with 5.5/6.0 and 4.5/5.0 RESPONSE™ Systems, allowing surgeons to treat the entire spectrum of patients with scoliosis.
  • Greg Odle, President of the OrthoPediatrics’ Scoliosis Division echoed his excitement for the launch of this new system, saying “We are excited to enter the Early Onset Scoliosis treatment market with the RESPONSE™ Rib & Pelvic System.

HSS Orthopedics with Stamford Health Establishes Premier Spine Center in Connecticut

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Lundi, février 26, 2024
Robotics, FACS, Neck, Spinal fusion, Spine, Neurosurgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, Specialization, Quality of life, Chronic pain, Pain, Hospital, Tennis, Injury, MBA, Common, Human, HSS, Neuro, Arthritis, Pain management, Spinal disc herniation, Back pain, Patient, Ageing, Neurology, Scoliosis, Osteoporosis, Nursing

STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Back pain is a complex, widespread issue across the United States, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimating that 65 million Americans are affected. Common reasons include arthritis, disc and nerve injury, muscle strain, and other underlying health conditions such as osteoporosis and scoliosis. Responding to the urgent need for increased access to high quality spine care in Connecticut, a specialist center was created last year as an extension of the collaboration between Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and Stamford Health.

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  • Responding to the urgent need for increased access to high quality spine care in Connecticut, a specialist center was created last year as an extension of the collaboration between Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and Stamford Health.
  • The HSS Spine Center with Stamford Health led by co-medical directors Steven J. McAnany, MD , spine surgeon at HSS, and Andrea F. Douglas, MD, FAANS, FACS , chief of Neurosurgery at Stamford Health, builds on a successful collaboration started in 2016.
  • "The HSS Spine Center with Stamford Health harnesses the expertise of our respective institutions to bring world-class patient care to the communities we serve," said Kathleen Silard, president and CEO at Stamford Health.
  • "Over the past year, hundreds of patients with back and neck conditions have benefitted from the exceptional capabilities and proven expertise we offer through the HSS Spine Center with Stamford Health."