Vertebroplasty No Better Than Placebo For Spinal Fracture Pain: Study
A new study reveals that a common form of spine surgery does little to alleviate pain, raising questions as to its effectiveness and whether it should be recommended for spine…
Tag Archives: Spine Surgery
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Zimmer Biomet Spinal Fusion Stimulator Recall: Harmful Chemicals
Zimmer Biomet spinal fusion stimulators are being recalled due to a high level of chemicals which may be toxic and could cause serious injury or death.
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FDA Issues Warning on Medtronic Surgical Navigation Tools After Patient Deaths
The FDA warns that patient injuries and deaths have occurred when doctors used unapproved surgical navigation devices with Medtronic's NavLock Tracker.
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VA Malpractice Lawsuit Results in $4.34M Verdict Over Spine Surgery Foam
A 66-year old California man who is now confined to a wheelchair as a result of spinal surgery errors involving the use of Surgifoam at the Veterans Administration (VA) Medical…
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New Pedicle Screw Spinal Implants Need Further Safety Studies: FDA
The FDA has ordered the manufacturers of new, flexible pedicle screw spinal fusion implants, known as dynamic stabilization systems, to conduct more research on potential problems with the devices, including…
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Vertebroplasty Cement Procedure Provides No Benefits: Study
New research has found that a popular spine surgery involving the use of bone cement for painful spinal fractures may actually provide no benefits when compared to patients who underwent…
