GLG News by Surgeons who Perform Spinal Fusions

The introduction of this technology is a major step for Siemens ahead of its rivals.  This technology is likely to have wide applications in the fields of stroke, oncology, Alzheimer's, epilepsy, and other neurological research.  MRI PET combines functional imaging with anatomical...

The increasing demand for fluoroscopy technology is fueled by the thriving minimally-invasive surgery industry, increasing popularity of percutaneous interventions, specialty hospitals, and outpatient surgery centers.  Fluoroscopy technology is mandatory in the performance of procedures such...

Until new disk replacement technology is able to demonstrate better clinical outcomes than existing therapies, Medicare will not pay for this surgery.  This decision has had a significant impact on the sales of the Charite disk from DePuy Spine ( a Johnson and Johnson company), and is expected to...

Health technology assessment validation of the Cyberknife treatment will likely expand the use of this device throughout Europe and the Near East.  Cyberknife therapy has been very successful in treating a variety of tumors.  The advanced technology of this device allows the delivery of radiation...

Fluoroscopy makes spine surgery safer, easier, and faster.  It allows for real time images that show the postion of the spine and any impants that are placed.  Younger surgeons tend to use this technology more than older ones.  Fluoroscopy machines (esp. the GE OEC 9800 and 9900) produce...

By introducing non-contrast perfusion imaging, Siemens has distinguished themselves from their competition in their ability to provide non-invasive vascular imaging.  The application of this technology will be wide-reaching.

If congress is able to reduce the cost associated with providing care through these managed care organizations, the savings could mean better care for their beneficiaries. This article illustrates that these managed plans have no proven additional benefit to their beneficiaries, and therefore, the federal...

The introduction of VG2 Vertigraft is not likely to make a significant contribution to the performance of DePuy Spine. This product offers little significant advantage over other currently existing products.  While the TLIF procedure has been widely accepted as a useful technique in minimally-invasive...

The introduction of this retractor system will enhance the position of Globus in the arena of minimally-invasive spine surgery.  The retractor system is customizable, and addresses several of the shortcomings of other systems on the market.

Stroke is a leading cause of death.  In cases of cerebral edema complicating stroke, hemicraniectomy can be a life saving procedure.Hemicraniectomy should be available at facilities offering treatment for stroke, and should be required when facilities are applying for stroke centers of excellence...