Career-Saving Back Surgery for Olympic Weightlifter Melanie Roach Featured on NBC's Today Show with Spine Surgeon Who Made Her Dream Come True
Watch Olympic weightlifter Melanie Roach and her ?Spine Doc? Robert S. Bray, Jr., M.D. of D.I.S.C. Spine and Sports Center on the Today Show with a heartwarming look at how he helped make her dream of reaching the Olympics come true. Following a successful microdiscectomy in late 2006 for a severely herniated disc, she was under the gun to train for the US National Championships a mere six months later. Up and walking within hours of the surgery, she was back in the gym five days later to start her quest. She will go for the gold on Aug. 10.
San Francisco Sport and Spine Physical Therapy Announces Cycling Talk July 24 at Presidio Sports Basement
Jerry Durham, physical therapist and avid cyclist, will discuss cycling safety and skills at the Presidio Sports Basement in San Francisco on July 24 at 7pm. High gas prices have commuters switching from cars to alternative transportation of many kinds. Jerry Durham, co-founder of San Francisco Sport and Spine Physical Therapy, suggests a few simple steps to improve safety, prevent injuries and improve cycling skills.
VG Innovations, LLC Announces the Introduction of the VerteLoc? Minimally Invasive Spine Stabilization System
VG Innovations, LLC (VGI), announces revolutionary new minimally invasive spine stabilization system called VerteLoc?. First surgical procedure was successfully performed on May 27, 2008.
Vertos Medical Inc. Presents Clinical Data of its MILD? Procedure at the 5th Annual Innovative Techniques in Spine Surgery Conference in Los Cabos, Me
Vertos Medical Inc, a privately held medical device manufacturer focusing on minimally invasive treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), announced presentation of its clinical results of its proprietary Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression, MILD?, procedure. The MILD procedure, is a simple, percutaneous, fluoroscopically guided treatment for central canal Lumbar Spinal Stenosis,(LSS). MILD can be performed under local anesthesia and substantially reduces the tissue damage and tissue removal associated with other minimally invasive or open surgeries. LSS is diagnosed in 1.5 million Americans each year. Vertos has obtained FDA clearance for sale of the MILD devices in the USA.
Spine, Sports Centers in New York Featuring ExtenTrac Elite with Patented M3D Technology
Professional athletes are steadily seeking a new direction in back and neck therapy and are finding results in clinics where doctors are utilizing multi-directional disc decompression with patented M3D technology.ExtenTrac Elite (http://www.extentrac.com) is FDA cleared and offers effective relief of pain resulting from herniated and bulging discs, degenerated disc disease, sciatica and facet problems.
North American Spine Society Elects Laser Spine Institute's Dr. Weiss
Dr. Michael Weiss, D.O. has been elected to the North American Spine Society, a leading multi-disciplinary medical organization in the spinal care field.
Applied Spine Technologies reports Stabilimax NZ® clinical trial milestone: enrollment surpasses 100 patients; 5 new sites added, boosting total to 2
Applied Spine Technologies (?AST?) reported today that it has reached a clinical trial milestone related to its ?motion preserving? Stabilimax NZ® Dynamic Spine Stabilization System: the randomized, controlled study recently enrolled its 100th patient. The study is comparing posterior dynamic stabilization in patients using the Stabilimax NZ device to patients receiving traditional fusion surgery to treat their Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, a common lower-back disorder where deterioration of the joints and discs leads to increased pressure on the spinal nerves.
The Many Facets Of Degenerative Spine
Many people believe that back problems are something that only come to those of advanced age, and although there is a lot of truth in this remark it is not always the case that young people do not suffer from back problems. One type of condition that affects the bank and the neck, and which is increasingly common for those of advanced years, is what is known as degenerative spine. There are many different types of degenerative spine, and the condition can affect the neck and the arms as well as the back itself. However, young people can also suffer from various types of degenerative spine conditions, and because of this it is obvious that the causes are not always age related.
Women in Pain: Gender Matters Conference Announces Partnership with D.I.S.C. Spine and Sports Center for Inaugural Conference to be Held May 30 at Cit
The conference is a joint-venture between the For Grace nonprofit, the City of Hope Medical Center and the Southern California Cancer Pain Initiative and is intended to provide support to women in pain and provide skills, knowledge, values, methods and sensitivities needed to work effectively for quality pain management for women in pain.
Unibind Spine Measurer And Document Sizing Guide Review
*When binding documents with Unibind it is important to choose the right size of spine to match the thickness of your pages
*If you choose a spine that is too small then the pages won't fit into the steel channel
San Francisco Sport and Spine Physical Therapy Announces Running Clinic June 4 and Ways to Stay Healthy with a Running Program
San Francisco Sport and Spine Physical Therapy hosts a running clinic on June 4. Kim Parker, physical therapist, and Jenny Sanders, podiatrist, suggest a few simple steps to help prevent injuries and make good progress with Spring running programs, including warm up, pacing, strengthening, and selecting the right shoes.
Semmes-Murphey Neurologic and Spine Institute Finds Mobile Convenience and Flexibility with WinScribe Digital Dictation Application for BlackBerry Sma
WinScribe announced today that it has deployed its award-winning digital dictation, transcription, and workflow management solutions to Memphis based Semmes-Murphey Neurologic and Spine Institute. WinScribe's mobile functionality was a primary factor for the firm's decision to choose WinScribe.
Degenerative Spine Symptoms To Be Aware Of
Stiffness and tingling in the spine are the most common degenerative spine symptoms to be recognized in a patient suffering from degenerative disc disease. Being one of the most misunderstood diseases, it is only a normal change that comes with age in your spine and spinal cord.
Neuroscience & Spine Institute and Department of Emergency Medicine at Carolinas Medical Center Successfully Completes Research Project with Clinipace
Research phase of large scale investigator-initiated study conducted across multiple clinical sites successfully completed 79% faster
Zero Patient Infections Reported as D.I.S.C. Spine and Sports Center Sets New Standard for Specialty Hospitals
D.I.S.C. Spine and Sports Center, proudly announces its surgical center is "infection free" after an initial 18 months of operation where over 1,200 procedures have been performed, according to Dr. Robert S. Bray Jr., founding director and CEO. This outpatient specialty hospital has taken a variety of proactive measures to reduce the risk of infection along with instituting very stringent protocols and procedures to ensure the safety of the patients and staff.
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SpineVision's PediGuard(TM), a Medical Device Designed to Make Spine Surgery Safer, Wins Prestigious Singapore 'President's Design of the Year Awar
SpineVision(R), announced today that its patented medical device, PediGuard(TM), has been conferred the prestigious Singapore "President's Design of the Year Award" in the "Product & Industrial Design" category by S.R. Nathan, President of the Republic of Singapore, at a gala awards ceremony last evening in Singapore.
New Paradigm in Medical Education - Benefits Spine Patients and Spine Specialists Alike
SpineUniverse works to bridge the gap between when doctors learn of the latest developments and when that knowledge trickles down to patients.
SpineUniverse LLC Unveils a New Site for Back Pain Sufferers & Spine Professionals
Launch of enhanced site featuring expanded options for consumers & healthcare professionals marks SpineUniverse's latest phase of growth & rebranding.
Safer Spine Surgery: SpineVision(R) Reports Preliminary Data from Postmarketing Study of its PediGuard(TM) Device
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Laser Spine Institute's Laser Back Surgical Procedures Have Been Streamlined to a Five Day Process
Laser Spine Institute has recently streamlined the surgical process, where in less than 1 week, people suffering with debilitating spinal disorders begin a new life, relieved from their painful conditions. During this short time frame, the surgeons at Laser Spine Institute are able to perform minimally invasive, arthroscopic procedures that decompress or free trapped nerves. Everything from pre-operation to post-operation and physical therapy is located within the walls of the facility. This technologically advanced, state-of-the-art institute was designed with each patient's medical needs and physical comfort in mind. The five day process is just another way the Laser Spine Institute caters to patients, making their time away from t...
What Does an MRI of The Spine Cost?
MRI is the commonly used layman?s term for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. This is a non-invasive procedure adopted to obtain images of the inner parts of the body. The procedure is based on using powerful magnets and radio waves to capture images of the inner parts of the body. The procedure does not employ any kind of radiation rather it based on the magnetic properties of the atom. So powerful is this method as a diagnostic tool that it can differentiate between organs and also provide information about the tissue of a tumor, informing the diagnostician whether the growth is cancerous or non-cancerous. The results can easily be stored in the computer or as printouts, and the patient can be imaged through his clothes; there is no special reas...
Worldwide Spine Surgery Market Characterized by Many New Technologies, Dynamics and Double Digit Growth, According to New Report from MedMarket Dilige
Among the most device-intensive healthcare markets, the spine surgery market has been undergoing dramatic changes as numerous new technologies take hold in the well established spine surgery surgical arena and manufacturers continue to develop new technologies and roll them out for a growing patient population. Globally, the market will grow to over $26 billion over the next ten years, demonstrating double digit growth in the process. A new report from MedMarket Diligence details the products, technologies, markets and companies worldwide.
Posterior Spinal Fusion 'Locking' Implant From US Spine, Facet Fixation System(TM) (FFS), Wins '2007 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Prod
US Spine (www.us-spine.com) announced today that its novel Facet Fixation System(TM) (FFS) has won the "2007 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Differentiation Innovation". This award is presented annually "to the company that has best demonstrated the ability to develop and/or advance products with more innovative capabilities than competing products ... Such innovation is expected to significantly contribute to the industry in terms of product performance and degree/rate of technical change," according to Frost & Sullivan (www.frost.com).
Women in Pain: Gender Matters Conference Announces Partnership with D.I.S.C. Spine and Sports Center for Inaugural Conference to be Held May 30 at Cit
The conference is a joint-venture between the For Grace nonprofit, the City of Hope Medical Center and the Southern California Cancer Pain Initiative and is intended to provide support to women in pain and provide skills, knowledge, values, methods and sensitivities needed to work effectively for quality pain management for women in pain.
San Francisco Sport and Spine Physical Therapy Announces Running Clinic June 4 and Ways to Stay Healthy with a Running Program
San Francisco Sport and Spine Physical Therapy hosts a running clinic on June 4. Kim Parker, physical therapist, and Jenny Sanders, podiatrist, suggest a few simple steps to help prevent injuries and make good progress with Spring running programs, including warm up, pacing, strengthening, and selecting the right shoes.
Technology Innovation: SpineVision(R) is Teaming with Singapore's Bio*One Capital and Beyonics Technology Ltd. to Make Spine Surgery Safer --
SpineVision(R), which is focused on bringing innovative motion-preservation and fusion devices to spine specialists around the world, has recently established a wholly owned direct sales subsidiary in Singapore: SpineVision(R) Singapore. As a result, SpineVision(R) has announced that its patented product, PediGuard(TM)--the world's first and only device for real-time electronic detection of penetration outside the vertebral cortex--is now being used in Asia/Pacific by Singapore surgeons.
SalesForce4Hire(R) Continues to Expand by Investing in the Spine and Orthopedic Market
SalesForce4Hire(R), a provider of custom sales solutions to the medical device and life science industries, has announced its entry into the spine and orthopedic sector and the appointment of David C. Cox as vice-president in charge of orthopedic development. Cox joins SalesForce4Hire(R) after 12 years consulting in the healthcare sales field and 18 years as owner-operator of Zimmer-Cox Associates, Inc., based in Raleigh, NC.
Semmes-Murphey Neurologic and Spine Institute Finds Mobile Convenience and Flexibility with WinScribe Digital Dictation Application for BlackBerry Sma
WinScribe announced today that it has deployed its award-winning digital dictation, transcription, and workflow management solutions to Memphis based Semmes-Murphey Neurologic and Spine Institute. WinScribe's mobile functionality was a primary factor for the firm's decision to choose WinScribe.
Spine, Sports Centers in New York Featuring ExtenTrac Elite with Patented M3D Technology
Professional athletes are steadily seeking a new direction in back and neck therapy and are finding results in clinics where doctors are utilizing multi-directional disc decompression with patented M3D technology.ExtenTrac Elite (http://www.extentrac.com) is FDA cleared and offers effective relief of pain resulting from herniated and bulging discs, degenerated disc disease, sciatica and facet problems.
Newspaper Inserts Show Some Spine to Georgia Chiropractor
Chiropractor finds practice growth success by incorporating a newspaper insert distribution program into his franchise's marketing budget.
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