Battling Online Health Misinformation: The Crucial Role of Doctors in the Digital Age
Industry experts discuss the proliferation of online health misinformation and how doctors are using digital platforms to build trust and guide patients toward reliable information in this interview.
19 Feb 2025
Eight headlines to know in the orthobiologics space since Jan. 13
Royal Biologics partnered with Fair Winds Medical to distribute regenerative orthopedic and spine biologics, including Fibrinet and Maxx-PRP systems, expanding their market reach to the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense healthcare systems. SurGenTec received FDA 510(k) clearance for OsteoFlo HydroFiber, a stand-alone synthetic bone graft for spinal surgeries, offering a moldable, hydrophilic structure that resists migration and promotes bone healing. Additionally, LifeN...
9 Feb 2025
Why is the rate of fusion important?
In spinal interbody fusion procedures, achieving a rapid fusion rate is crucial to restore spinal stability, reduce non-union risk, prevent hardware complications, facilitate early rehabilitation, and minimize healthcare costs. References: Full list here -- https://thebritfactor.blog/2024/12/04/why-is-the-rate-of-fusion-important/
25 Nov 2024
World-first clinical trial for treating spinal cord injury
Griffith University researchers Dr. [Last Name] lead a world-first clinical trial combining olfactory ensheathing cell transplantation with intensive rehabilitation to restore spinal cord functions.
18 Nov 2024
Globus Medical's Excelsius Robot FDA Warning Letter
Globus Medical received an FDA warning letter in July 2024 concerning quality control issues with its ExcelsiusGPS surgical robot, specifically regarding complaint handling and corrective action procedures, following earlier recalls related to calibration errors and sterility concerns.
16 Nov 2024
Camber Spine faces patent lawsuit over fixation device...and they aren't the only one
Camber Spine is facing a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Spinelogik on October 29, 2024, concerning their Spira-C device and U.S. Patent No. 8,460,385; Spinelogik has previously initiated similar lawsuits against ZimVie and Globus Medical over the same patent.
21 Oct 2024
Spine Patient Sues Over Tainted Bone Graft
In this episode, we dive into the lawsuit filed by Tina and Steven Langford against Elutia, formerly Aziyo Biologics, after Tina contracted tuberculosis following spine surgery in 2021. The case centers on the FiberCel Fiber Viable Bone Matrix, which allegedly contained tissue from a donor infected with tuberculosis. This lawsuit is part of a larger crisis tied to a 2021 FDA recall of the product following reports of tuberculosis outbreaks and infections linked to contaminated bone grafts. We...
30 Sept 2024
Achieving Value in Spine Surgery: 10 Major Cost Contributors | A Summary
In today’s episode, I want to discuss an interesting article I stumbled upon in the Global Spine Journal. It focuses on the significant cost drivers for hospitals around spine surgeries. The article highlights several areas where hospitals could save money, including the overuse of MRIs, spinal orthoses, and intraoperative neuromonitoring. While it shows how unnecessary procedures drive up costs, I couldn’t help but feel that some of the claims might be oversimplified, particularly around the...
13 Sept 2024
FTC and the Noncompete Ban
The FTC instituted a rule banning most non-compete agreements, aiming to protect workers' rights and promote competition. This rule was supposed to take effect in September 2024, but it is currently facing legal challenges and is not being enforced due to a federal court decision in Texas. The future of the FTC's non-compete rule remains uncertain.References:Wikipedia contributors. (2024, May 1). Non-compete clause. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-compete_clauseNoncompete rule. (...
6 Sept 2024
J&J’s Velys surgical robot
DePuy/J&J's new spine robot, VELYS, offers tailored surgical guidance for various spine procedures. It uses advanced technology to ensure accurate and consistent execution. The robot has the potential to improve minimally invasive spine surgery by providing greater precision in cutting.ReferencesDePuy Synthes Launches its First Active Spine Robotics and Navigation Platform. Johnson&Johnson Media Center. (2024, August 2) https://www.jnj.com/media-center/press-releases/depuy-synthes-lau...
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