News on Degenerative Disc Disease
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Recent Degenerative Disc Disease News
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Genetically Engineered Human Protein (rhGDF-5) For Degenerative Disc Disease
The study outcomes will evaluate if injections of rhGDF-5 into the lower spine can relieve pain and slow or even reverse early stage degenerative disc disease.
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ROI-A: New Spinal Implant System Approved for Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
The ROI-A ALIF is a stand-alone spinal implant system with zero profile, self-locking plates designed for initial and long-term stability. The surgical technique is a direct anterior approach, with the curved plates inserted along the sagittal plane thus requiring no additional exposure to the vertebral bodies.
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Mesoblast Receives Funding for Novel Stem Cell Technology for Spinal Vertebral Disc Disease
Mesoblast will use the funds to expand the company’s clinical trial programs focusing on the company’s stem cell based bone and cartilage regenerative products for spinal vertebral disc disease.
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X-STOP: A Less Invasive Treatment Option for Spinal Stenosis?
Patients suffering from lumbar spinal stenosis could benefit from a new surgical implant called the X-STOP.
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Artificial Spine Discs: New Patent Infringement Cases
A U.S. unit of Switzerland’s Synthes Inc., the world’s largest maker of bone-mending devices, accused rival Spinal Kinetics Inc. in a lawsuit of infringing a new patent for artificial spinal discs.
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Synthes (U.S.A.), based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, asked a judge to stop its rival’s infringement and to award damages after a jury trial, according to […] -
Breakthrough Injectable Polymer Technology for Spinal Disorders
The unique injectable polymer will serve as a platform for the development of new implantable technologies to treat spinal disorders.
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Silicon Nitride Ceramic Spinal Implants: A Valuable Alternative?
The Valeo family of spacers provides new functionalities compared to competing devices currently on the market and is believed to be the first family of silicon nitride ceramic implants available for spinal use in the world.
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NuBac: Will This Implant Overcome the Challenges of Nucleus Replacement Procedures?
Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval to proceed to IDE Pivotal Study of the NuBac(R) Nucleus Replacement Device for the spine.
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SlimFuse: Improved Interoperative Visualization
SlimFuse was designed to optimize anterior cervical fusion procedures while addressing the clinical needs of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery.
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Actifuse: Better Delivery of Bone Graft for Difficult Sites
ApaTech, announced the global launch of ActifuseTM MIS, a unique, purpose designed applicator that provides unprecedented access to the graft site for surgeons.
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