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Worldwide Spinal Fusion Devices Industry to 2026 - Lumbar Fusion are Expected to Witness Healthy Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, June 18, 2021

In addition According to Thirunarayanan V, published in October 2020, outpatient orthopedic services decreased by 75% during the pandemic in India.

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  • In addition According to Thirunarayanan V, published in October 2020, outpatient orthopedic services decreased by 75% during the pandemic in India.
  • Moreover, lumbar fusion is a complex operation that requires the use of screws that are placed between the vertebrae to be fused.
  • The screws that are used during this operation are made of titanium and are usually placed for a lifetime.
  • Moreover, The posterior procedures have gained popularity in recent years, and are expected to increase more rapidly than anterior procedures.

A recent peer-reviewed article estimates savings of ~ $2,000 per procedure when Carevature's Dreal® technology is used for powered endplate preparation during TLIF

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Monday, February 1, 2021

The two cohorts include patients where the Dreal device was used to prepare the intervertebral endplates (n=143), and those where conventional tools such as rotating shavers, curettes, rasps, etc.

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  • The two cohorts include patients where the Dreal device was used to prepare the intervertebral endplates (n=143), and those where conventional tools such as rotating shavers, curettes, rasps, etc.
  • Says orthopedic spine surgeon and co-author Michael Millgram, MD: "The Dreal curved high speed drill has proved a valuable addition to my clinical practice.
  • It allows quick and thorough evacuation of disc material in TLIF procedures providing a large clean bony surface for fusion while reducing operating time.
  • To date, Carevature Medical's Dreal technology has assisted surgeons in over 1,700 cases, both non-fusion and fusion.

Orthofix Announces Publication of Two-Year Data from the M6-C Artificial Cervical Disc Study

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210128005275/en/
    The Orthofix M6-C artificial cervical disc is a next-generation artificial disc developed to replace an intervertebral disc damaged by cervical disc degeneration.
  • Designed to mimic a patients natural disc, the M6-C artificial cervical disc received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in 2019.
  • This data statistically demonstrate that cervical disc replacement with the M6-C disc is not inferior to treatment with ACDF.
  • The M6-C artificial cervical disc is a next-generation intervertebral disc designed to restore physiologic motion to the spine for people needing artificial disc replacement as an alternative to cervical fusion.

ChoiceSpine™ Announces Line Extension of Tiger Shark™ Cervical Spacer System

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

ChoiceSpine LLC, a privately held spinal device manufacturer based in Knoxville, TN, announced today that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided additional 510(k) clearance to the Tiger Shark Cervical Spacer System.

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  • ChoiceSpine LLC, a privately held spinal device manufacturer based in Knoxville, TN, announced today that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided additional 510(k) clearance to the Tiger Shark Cervical Spacer System.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210125005692/en/
    Tiger Shark Cervical Spacer System.
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    Tiger Shark C is comprised of titanium alloy and constructed into an anatomical form, complementing the shape of vertebral bodies.
  • We have had great success with our Tiger Shark C System thus far and we are excited to see where the line extension takes us to support more surgeons and their patients, said Anderson Collins, Vice President of Business Development and International.

SeaSpine Announces Limited Commercial Launch of Regatta® Lateral Plate System

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SeaSpine Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SPNE), a global medical technology company focused on surgical solutions for the treatment of spinal disorders, today announced the limited commercial launch of its Regatta Lateral Plate System.

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  • CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SeaSpine Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SPNE), a global medical technology company focused on surgical solutions for the treatment of spinal disorders, today announced the limited commercial launch of its Regatta Lateral Plate System.
  • Marking the first standalone lateral plate for SeaSpine, this Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF) fixation system allows for multiple plating options, including one, two, and four-hole plates.
  • The Regatta Lateral Plate provides me with the options, confidence, and ease of use that has been missing from the market, said Dr. Kevin ONeill with OrthoIndy in Indianapolis, IN.
  • The Regatta Lateral Plate is designed to easily integrate with the Regatta Interbody to provide the best plate option for minimal psoas disruption and vertebral body overhang.

Cunningham Bounds Obtains $2 Million Jury Verdict for Sheriff's Deputy Hit By 18-Wheeler

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020

The crash aggravated Deputy Gant's pre-existing spinal retrolisthesis, which is a condition that occurs when a vertebra slips backward or underneath a disc.

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  • The crash aggravated Deputy Gant's pre-existing spinal retrolisthesis, which is a condition that occurs when a vertebra slips backward or underneath a disc.
  • At the time of trial, Deputy Gant had undergone six lumbar epidural procedures and medical testimony demonstrated he will likely need medical care in the future.
  • Our law firm is proud to have represented him, and we're proud of the jury for standing up for him," Mitchell said.
  • The law firm of Cunningham Bounds, LLC, founded in 1958, is based in Mobile, Alabama and has been representing plaintiffs for over 60 years.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Therapeutic Aid for Aligning the Spinal Vertebrae (LVT-301)

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

My design enables you to improve your spinal vertebrae alignment at home."

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  • My design enables you to improve your spinal vertebrae alignment at home."
  • The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to align the spinal vertebrae.
  • In doing so, it helps to relieve pressure and pain within the back and other areas of the body.
  • The invention features a practical and user-friendly design that is convenient and easy to use so it is ideal for adults.

First Clinical Cases in the USA to treat vertebral fracture with Spinal Implant Product V-STRUT© developed by HYPREVENTION

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Monday, October 12, 2020

PESSAC, France, Oct. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Hyprevention team is pleased to announce the first clinical cases performed in the USA with the V-STRUT Vertebral Implant product to treat vertebral fractures.

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  • PESSAC, France, Oct. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Hyprevention team is pleased to announce the first clinical cases performed in the USA with the V-STRUT Vertebral Implant product to treat vertebral fractures.
  • The FDA cleared V-STRUT Vertebral Implant is indicated for use in the treatment of vertebral fractures due to osteoporosis or bone metastasis.
  • Two elderly patients presenting with osteoporosis and severe pain were selected by Dr Douglas BEALL, Chief of Radiology Services at Clinical Radiology of Oklahoma, to receive the V-STRUT Vertebral Implant treatment.
  • "The unique pedicle anchorage, with the V-STRUT design, shares the load between the vertebral body and the pedicles.

Zavation Medical Products, LLC. Launches Z-Span Expandable Anterior And Lateral Lumbar Plates

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

JACKSON, Miss., July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Zavation Medical Products ("Zavation" or the "Company"), an innovative designer and manufacturer of high-quality spinal implants, instruments, MIS procedural kits, and biologics headquartered in Flowood, MS, announced the launch of both the Expandable Anterior Lumbar Plate and the Expandable Lateral Lumbar Plate, plates designed for use in the lumbar spine as supplemental fixation devices.

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  • JACKSON, Miss., July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Zavation Medical Products ("Zavation" or the "Company"), an innovative designer and manufacturer of high-quality spinal implants, instruments, MIS procedural kits, and biologics headquartered in Flowood, MS, announced the launch of both the Expandable Anterior Lumbar Plate and the Expandable Lateral Lumbar Plate, plates designed for use in the lumbar spine as supplemental fixation devices.
  • These expandable plates are the latest additions to Zavation's portfolio.
  • The Expandable Anterior Lumbar Plate is a low-profile plate design that provides a stable construct with the ability to expand and lock at the required length.
  • This plate also includes a ledge feature which provides guidance to properly position and expand the plate on the vertebral body.

Biomechanical Analysis of Inspan Spinous Process Fixation Alone in The Lumbar Spine Demonstrates Positive Results

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020

BOSTON, Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- INSPAN LLC (a privately-owned company) is pleased to announce the positive results from a biomechanical analysis of spinous process fixation alone or with facet screws in the lumbar spine using the Inspan interspinous fixation device (INSPAN LLC).

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- INSPAN LLC (a privately-owned company) is pleased to announce the positive results from a biomechanical analysis of spinous process fixation alone or with facet screws in the lumbar spine using the Inspan interspinous fixation device (INSPAN LLC).
  • Unlike extension block design, the Inspan device fixates the spine to allow for immediate stability, distraction, decompression, and fusion.
  • Biomechanical assessments of interspinous process fixation have demonstrated particularly advantageous outcomes in stabilizing the sagittal plane for during flexion and extension.
  • The Inspan Slim Spinous Process Plate System is a posterior non-pedicle supplemental fixation system intended for use in the non-cervical spine (T1-S1).