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CT scan of the lumbar spine prior to surgery reveals undiagnosed osteoporosis in many patients

For patients contemplating spinal fusion surgery to alleviate pain, bone health is an important consideration. If a patient is found to have low bone density prior to surgery, it could affect the ...
Becker's Spine Review

Arizona hospital adds awake spine surgery

HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center in Phoenix has added awake spine surgery, according to a May 4 feature from the health system. Surgeons with the hospital used awake spine surgery for an L4-L5 ...
Business Wire

Publication of Data Shows High Fusion Rate in Patients Treated with PEMF Therapy Using the Orthofix SpinalStim Device

LEWISVILLE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orthofix Medical Inc. (NASDAQ:OFIX), a global medical device company with a spine and orthopedics focus, today announced the publication of retrospective data ...
clinicaladvisor.com

Cardiac complications more likely with lumbar fusion vs. decompression

Cardiovascular Disease Excess complications result in more hospitalizations, greater costs and higher mortality. HealthDay News — Cardiac complications are more frequent among patients undergoing ...

Less invasive spine surgery speeds up recovery time for patients, AHS says

Doctors in Calgary started performing endoscopic spine surgery in January 2025. According to Alberta Health Services, nearly ...