6 results

• Vertebroplasty No Better Than Placebo For Spinal Fracture Pain: Study

  May 14, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  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 fractures.

• Zimmer Biomet Spinal Fusion Stimulator Recall: Harmful Chemicals

  June 1, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  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.

• FDA Issues Warning on Medtronic Surgical Navigation Tools After Patient Deaths

  May 3, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA warns that patient injuries and deaths have occurred when doctors used unapproved surgical navigation devices with Medtronic's NavLock Tracker.

• VA Malpractice Lawsuit Results in $4.34M Verdict Over Spine Surgery Foam

  November 4, 2009

  AboutLawsuits

  A 66-year old California man who is now confined to a wheelchair as a result of spinal surgery errors involving...

• New Pedicle Screw Spinal Implants Need Further Safety Studies: FDA

  October 6, 2009

  AboutLawsuits

  The FDA has ordered the manufacturers of new, flexible pedicle screw spinal fusion implants, known as dynamic stabilization systems, to...

• Vertebroplasty Cement Procedure Provides No Benefits: Study

  August 6, 2009

  AboutLawsuits

  New research has found that a popular spine surgery involving the use of bone cement for painful spinal fractures may...