Anyone who suffers from frequent back and neck pain, whether from general wear and tear (degenerative disc disease), or an accident, knows how debilitating it can be. When stretches, medication, ...
Medical device developer AxioMed Spine has received European regulatory approval to market its cervical spinal disc replacement device. The CE Mark for AxioMed’s Freedom cervical disc complements the ...
Landmark biomechanical study shows AxioMed's viscoelastic lumbar disc is the first implant to replicate the natural mechanical behaviors of a human disc, unlocking a new era of motion-preserving spine ...
Spine issues are common among older adults, and many people are looking for the best treatment options that will allow them to stay active comfortably for years to come. When seeing a spine surgeon, ...
One of the most innovative technologies in spine surgery within the past 20 years has been the ability to replace a damaged cervical or lumbar disc with an artificial joint instead of a fusion.
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Cervical and lumbar disc replacement have shown promising results compared with spinal fusion for the treatment ...
From cutting-edge implant materials to record-breaking surgical milestones, disc replacement technology is transforming how we treat spine conditions. New designs mimic natural movement, improve ...
BYU professors of mechanical engineering Anton Bowden and Larry Howell have developed a new spinal disc replacement device. Photo taken June 11, 2012. Photography by ...
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February 27, 2009 (Las Vegas, Nevada) — A lumbar total disc replacement system (ProDisc-L) is superior to spinal-fusion surgery in relieving disability and improving patient quality of life, and it ...
Flexuspine, which is developing a total spine disc replacement system, has added $2.1 million to a larger series B round of investment funding. CEO Vin Jannetty declined to reveal any more information ...
Spine surgeons are reporting that artificial disc replacement works as well and often better than spinal fusion surgery. The two procedures are performed on patients with damaged discs in the neck.