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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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BioMimetic Receives Patent for PDGF Compositions
The allowed claims within this patent application cover compositions of platelet derived growth factor (PDGF) combined with matrix materials having defined characteristics, which cover the Company’s novel recombinant protein-device combination product candidates.
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XPand Corpectomy Device
Globus’ XPand devices, available in both titanium and PEEK, has been used in more than 3,300 cases for trauma or tumor surgeries.
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M6 Artifical Disc
The M6 Artificial Disc is designed to replicate the anatomic structure and biomechanical performance of a natural disc.
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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 […] -
Infuse Bone Graft: What Are Approved Uses?
Infuse Bone Graft is a man-made liquid form of bone morphogenetic protein. It is implanted between vertebrae soaked in a sponge-like substance enclosed in a metallic cage.
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Balloon Kyphoplasty: A New Bone Delivery System
This innovative bone cement delivery system can be used during the KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty procedure for the treatment of VCFs
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Cone Beam CT a Better Choice for Vertebroplasty?
Cone-beam CT is able to correctly evaluate for vertebral fractures and vacuum phenomena in adjacent disks before vertebroplasty and for cement leakage after vertebroplasty.
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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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