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News on Degenerative Disc Disease

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Recent Degenerative Disc Disease News

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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ENDOSKELETON: A New Device for Degenerative Disc Disease
The ENDOSKELETON is now approved for use in skeletally mature patients with Degenerative Disc Disease.
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Vu aPOD Spinal Implant: Completes First Surgery
The Vu aPOD is the first anterior lumbar intervertebral fusion (ALIF) implant with an optional internal SpinPlate to receive FDA clearance.
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Midline Rectus Approach to Disc Replacement: Evidence for Benefits?
Is there any evidence of a benefit associated with the midline rectus (MR) over the paramedian lateral rectus (PLR) approach to disc replacement?
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Nunec Cervical Arthroplasty Device
The Nunec Cervical Arthroplasty Device was used for the first time recently in China. What are the benefits of this new system?
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Tantalum implants vs. Bone Grafts for Anterior Cervical Spinal Fusion?
Is there any data available comparing the use of tantalum implants to bone grafts for anterior cervical fusion?
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Spinal Nonfusion Technologies Achieve Rapid Adoption
Surgeons and patients alike are becoming more aware of the nonfusion treatment options for spinal surgery.
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Actifuse: Better Delivery of Bone Graft for Difficult Sites

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Spinal Nonfusion Technologies Achieve Rapid Adoption

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