Spinal cord disorders

Orthofix Announces First Patient Implant in the M6-C Artificial Cervical Disc Two-Level IDE Study

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Medical devices, FDA, Health, Clinical trials, Research, Science, Medical specialties, Cervical, ACDF, Clinical medicine, Medicine, Spinal cord disorders, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical procedures, Intervertebral disc arthroplasty, Syndromes, Geriatrics, the M6-C Artificial Cervical Disc, Orthofix, THE M6-C ARTIFICIAL CERVICAL DISC, ORTHOFIX

The M6-C artificial cervical disc two-level study will provide additional data to validate the effectiveness of disc replacement over fusion in patients suffering from degeneration in two contiguous levels.

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  • The M6-C artificial cervical disc two-level study will provide additional data to validate the effectiveness of disc replacement over fusion in patients suffering from degeneration in two contiguous levels.
  • For the study, 263 patients will undergo either a two-level cervical artificial disc procedure or an instrumented ACDF procedure as per site group assignment.
  • To date there have been more than 55,000 implantations worldwide of the M6-C artificial cervical disc, said Orthofix President of Global Spine Kevin Kenny.
  • The M6-C device is the only artificial cervical disc that mimics the anatomic structure of a natural disc by incorporating an artificial visco-elastic nucleus and fiber annulus into its design.

Firm Obtains $4.9 Million Verdict for Single Mother Injured in Rear-End Crash

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Spinal cord disorders, Spinal disc herniation, Cervical, Neck

Ms. Pagan was on her way to work in her Honda Accord when she was stopped in traffic.

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  • Ms. Pagan was on her way to work in her Honda Accord when she was stopped in traffic.
  • Unfortunately, the defendant driver of a Ford F-550 truck crashed into her from behind.
  • The sudden impact resulted in a painful C5-6 disc herniation in her neck.
  • The injury required Jennie to undergo physical therapy, pain management treatment, and ultimately necessitated cervical disc replacement surgery.

Global Spinal Stenosis Market to 2026 - Insights, Competitive Landscape and Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Pharmaceutical, Health, Medical devices, Branches of biology, Medical specialties, Spinal cord disorders, Medicine, Geriatrics, Spinal stenosis, Stenosis, Neurosurgery, Failed back syndrome

The report provides insights into the market driving factors and the barriers shaping the spinal stenosis market.

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  • The report provides insights into the market driving factors and the barriers shaping the spinal stenosis market.
  • Additionally, an all-inclusive account of the currently available spinal stenosis is provided, which will have an impact on the future market of spinal stenosis.
  • The report provides an edge while developing business strategies, by understanding trends shaping and driving the spinal stenosis market.
  • The report helps in developing business strategies by understanding trends shaping and driving the spinal stenosis market.

Spectrum Announces Acquisition of Unique Surface Technology for Spinal Trauma

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Laminoplasty, Spinal cord disorders

ATLANTA, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectrum Spine, spinal device supplier and leader in the development of spinal surgical device inventions, announced that it has acquired a highly unique and proprietary surface technology for spinal trauma and has begun operations with the device.

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  • ATLANTA, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectrum Spine, spinal device supplier and leader in the development of spinal surgical device inventions, announced that it has acquired a highly unique and proprietary surface technology for spinal trauma and has begun operations with the device.
  • BIOBraille is a state-of-the-art surface technology with 14 related patents, exclusively licensed to Spectrum Spine.
  • It integrates prescriptive laser technology and is designed to improve patient outcomes in spinal operations.
  • This unique surface technology will be added to Spectrum Spine's portfolio of spinal solutions that includes the Bridge MIS tubular approach Laminoplasty System, designed to preserve nerve, vasculature, and muscle tissue, reduce operative complications, and restore pain-free function.

United Spinal And AbleThrive Join Efforts To Amplify Support For The Disability Community

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Spinal cord disorders, Articles, United Spinal Association, SCI/D, Branches of biology, Disability, Peer support, Wheelchair, Health, National Spinal Cord Injury Association, BC Paraplegic Association

NEW YORK, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- United Spinal Association today announced it has acquired AbleThrive to ensure people with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) have greater access to resources and support.

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  • NEW YORK, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- United Spinal Association today announced it has acquired AbleThrive to ensure people with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) have greater access to resources and support.
  • In the coming months, United Spinal and AbleThrive will combine their life-enhancing resources, information, and technology onto United Spinal's website, creating an extensive online support network for wheelchair users and other individuals with mobility disabilities.
  • This will further enhance outreach to United Spinal's growing membership community that includes individuals with SCI/D, their family members, friends, and healthcare providers.
  • Bringing AbleThrive's resources under United Spinal will allow us to help more people overcome the hurdles of living with disability," said Abby Ross, United Spinal's Chief Operating Officer.

United Spinal Launches Membership Drive To celebrate 75 Years of Advancing Disability Rights and Inclusion

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Spinal cord disorders, Branches of biology, BraunAbility, Neurotrauma, Spinal cord, United Spinal Association, SCI/D, Spinal cord injury, Neuroscience

All prize donors can be found on the Member Prize Zone landing page .\n"BraunAbility is proud to support United Spinal for its tireless pursuit of inclusion, accessibility and empowerment for people with mobility challenges.

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  • All prize donors can be found on the Member Prize Zone landing page .\n"BraunAbility is proud to support United Spinal for its tireless pursuit of inclusion, accessibility and empowerment for people with mobility challenges.
  • For 75 years, United Spinal has been a leading ally for the disability community, and BraunAbility is proud to honor and celebrate their significant impact on this important anniversary," said Chris Carlisle, Senior Vice President of Marketing at BraunAbility.\n"Facebook is proud to support United Spinal Association\'s 75th Anniversary and to celebrate the Association\'s advocacy, commitment, and success.
  • Membership is free and open to people with spinal cord injuries or disorders, family members, care providers and professionals, and interested individuals.
  • Membership is free and open to all individuals with SCI/D, with over 53,000 members across 50 chapters nationwide.

Orthofix M6-C Artificial Cervical Disc IDE Study Three- and Four-Year Data to be Presented at ISASS

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Science, Other Science, Biotechnology, Research, Physical therapy, Surgery, Health, Medical devices, Radiculopathy, Medical specialties, Spinal cord disorders, Branches of biology, Organ systems, Neurosurgical procedures, Geriatrics, the M6-C Artificial Cervical Disc, Orthofix, THE M6-C ARTIFICIAL CERVICAL DISC, ORTHOFIX

(NASDAQ:OFIX), a global medical device company with a spine and orthopedics focus, today announced preliminary three- and four-year functional outcomes from the M6-C\xe2\x84\xa2 artificial cervical disc single-level IDE study.

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  • (NASDAQ:OFIX), a global medical device company with a spine and orthopedics focus, today announced preliminary three- and four-year functional outcomes from the M6-C\xe2\x84\xa2 artificial cervical disc single-level IDE study.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cWith its unique design, the M6-C disc is one of the flagship products in our comprehensive cervical line of procedural solutions.
  • The study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of the M6-C artificial cervical disc compared to ACDF for the treatment of single-level symptomatic cervical radiculopathy with or without cord compression.
  • This data statistically demonstrated that cervical disc replacement with the M6-C disc is not inferior to treatment with ACDF.

MCRA CRO Assists Simplify Medical, Recently Acquired by NuVasive, on FDA-Approval for Two Level use of its Cervical Disc

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Spinal cord disorders, Radiculopathy, Organ systems, Myelopathy, Cervical, Spondylosis

"\nThe Simplify Disc is designed to offer best-in-class capabilities for cervical total disc replacement across key performance functions including a radiologic design, physiologic motion, and various anatomic disc heights.

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  • "\nThe Simplify Disc is designed to offer best-in-class capabilities for cervical total disc replacement across key performance functions including a radiologic design, physiologic motion, and various anatomic disc heights.
  • The device is indicated for use in patients with intractable radiculopathy with or without neck pain, or myelopathy, at one or two contiguous cervical levels (C3-C7).
  • MCRA played a key role in this outcome and our ability to bring this treatment option to more patients around the world.
  • MCRA has offices in Washington, DC, Hartford, CT, and New York, NY, and serves more than 700 clients globally.

2021 Insights on the Global Spinal Cord Injury Market - Identify Target Patient Population - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Biotechnology, Hospitals, Health, Surgery, Branches of biology, Nervous system, Organ systems, Neurotrauma, Spinal cord disorders, Injuries, Spinal cord, Spinal cord injury, Rehabilitation Trauma Center, Draft:RISCIS

b'The "Global Spinal Cord Injury Epidemiology and Patient Flow - 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe research report, Global Spinal Cord Injury Epidemiology and Patient Flow Analysis - 2021, provides Spinal Cord Injury epidemiology, demographics, and patient flow.

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  • b'The "Global Spinal Cord Injury Epidemiology and Patient Flow - 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe research report, Global Spinal Cord Injury Epidemiology and Patient Flow Analysis - 2021, provides Spinal Cord Injury epidemiology, demographics, and patient flow.
  • The data is presented by Pharma G7 countries including the US, France, Spain, Italy, UK, Japan.\nThe research provides population data to characterize Spinal Cord Injury patients, history of the disease at the population level (Spinal Cord Injury prevalence, Spinal Cord Injury incidence) and at the clinical level (from diagnosis to treated patients).
  • It also helps to identify patient sub-groups (age, gender, sub-groups) to understand targeted population for research and development, commercialization.\nSpinal Cord Injury patient flow: Spinal Cord Injury prevalence, diagnosed, and drug-treated patients\nDemographics: Spinal Cord Injury patients by age group, gender\nThe data from this research will help executives:\nEstablish basis for Spinal Cord Injury market sizing, assessing market potential, and developing drug forecast models\nIdentify Spinal Cord Injury patients segments through age groups, gender, and disease sub-types\nEvaluate Spinal Cord Injury market opportunities, identify target patient population\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210511005632/en/\n'

National Ramp Announces Corporate Sponsorship of United Spinal Association and Roll on Capitol Hill

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Monday, May 3, 2021
Spinal cord disorders, Branches of biology, United Spinal Association, Nervous system, Neurotrauma, Spinal cord, SCI/D, Neuroscience, Spinal cord injury

b'VALLEY COTTAGE, N.Y., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National Ramp announces a corporate sponsorship of United Spinal Association at the premier level, with their sponsorship of the Roll on Capitol Hill advocacy event.\n"The United Spinal Association is a great organization for us to partner with.

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  • b'VALLEY COTTAGE, N.Y., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National Ramp announces a corporate sponsorship of United Spinal Association at the premier level, with their sponsorship of the Roll on Capitol Hill advocacy event.\n"The United Spinal Association is a great organization for us to partner with.
  • In their 75 years, they have a long history of successfully advocating for people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D).
  • "We look forward to maximizing the opportunities available to us through the Roll on Capitol Hill event, including engaging with United Spinal Association members at the virtual expo.
  • National Ramp was the first company to introduce an aluminum mesh ramp to the industry.