Vertebral in Medical News

Interleukin Genetics Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results

... Presented Data Linking vertebral Fractures to Gene Variations. Interleukin ... study on the genetics of osteoporosis and vertebral fractures at the 8th International Symposium on ... predisposition risk factors in Asian women for vertebral fractures and osteoporosis. Presented ...

New Vertebral Biopsy Needle Features Exclusive Cutting Cannula

... The new product: Serratus™ vertebral Biopsy Needle is a specialty biopsy needle used to capture a quality vertebral core sample. This new product features an ... Inc. has introduced its new Serratus™ vertebral Biopsy Needle, a specialty biopsy needle used to ...

Using a Balloon to Repair a Broken Back

... called kyphoplasty may benefit those with vertebral fractures, study finds,, WEDNESDAY, ... disability and back pain for people with acute vertebral fractures, according to researchers who studied ... Participants in the study had one to three vertebral fractures. They were randomly assigned to receive ...

DFine Secures $30 Million in Series D Funding

... Investment Will Help Drive Advancement of vertebral Compression Fracture Treatment Using Ultra-High ... of minimally invasive solutions for treating vertebral compression fractures (VCFs), has secured a $30 ... go undiagnosed each year. "Minimally-invasive vertebral compression fracture procedures are a rapidly ...

Pain Relief for Osteoporosis Patients With Fractures

... provide pain relief. It's used to treat painful vertebral compression fractures that don't respond to ... a safe and effective treatment for osteoporotic vertebral fractures. Osteoporosis patients remain ... 10 million Americans and causes about 1.5 million vertebral fractures each year, according to the U.S. ...

Long-Term Data for 884 Patients Show Vertebroplasty for Osteoporotic Spinal Fractures Provides Dramatic Pain Relief, Greatly Decreases Disability

... provides pain relief. It is indicated for painful vertebral compression fractures that fail to respond to ... a safe and effective treatment for osteoporotic vertebral fractures. Osteoporosis patients remain ... Vertebroplasty is indicated for painful vertebral compression fractures that fail to respond to ...

Bone Density Tests Do Predict Women's Fracture Risk

... to 50 percent of women over 50 (about 700,000 vertebral fractures annually in the United States). But ... finding from the study is that a previous vertebral fracture topped even bone mineral density as a ... This indicates that women with an existing vertebral fracture should be treated for osteoporosis ...

Surgery, 'Sham' Equal in Treating Compression Fracture Pain

... Toussaint said. In the United States alone, some 750,000 people have vertebral compression fractures each year. According to an editorial that ... randomly assigned 131 patients who had had one-to-three osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures to receive either vertebroplasty or a "sham" surgery ...

Hip and back fractures increase mortality rates in people older than 50

... vertebral and hip fractures are associated with an increased risk of death, found a ... write Dr. George Ioannidis and coauthors. "Our results also showed that vertebral fracture was an independent predictor of death." The authors conclude ...

Whole body MDCT just as 'good' as neck MDCT angiography in diagnosing head and neck injuries

... for blunt carotid (69% for whole-body MDCT and 64% for MDCTA) and blunt vertebral artery injuries (74% for whole-body MDCT and 68% for MDCTA), but ... were high for both carotid (82% for whole-body MDCT and 94% for MDCTA) and vertebral artery injuries (91% for whole-body MDCT and 100% for MDCTA). The two ...

PREOS(R) Granted U.S. Orphan Drug Status for Treatment of Hypoparathyroidism

... evaluate the potential of PTH to reduce the risk of first and subsequent vertebral fractures in post-menopausal women. In the TOP study, PREOS demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in the risk of new vertebral fractures in women with and without pre-existing osteoporosis-related ...

Arizona Pain Specialists Contend Recent Vertebroplasty Studies are Misleading: Studies Actually Show it is Effective at Reducing Pain

... groups," noted Dr. Lynch. Several large studies have examined and concluded the clinical benefit and efficacy of vertebroplasty for painful vertebral compression fractures. In 2006, Spine Journal released a systematic review of all available data showing 87% relief of pain with vertebroplasty. A ...

International Medical Device Maker; Four Executives Charged in Connection With Unlawful Clinical Trials

... the four named executives, to conduct unauthorized clinical trials of Synthes's medical devices, Norian XR and Norian SRS(2.), in surgeries to treat vertebral compression fractures of the spine (VCFs), a painful condition commonly suffered by elderly individuals. These surgeries were allegedly performed ...

IFX anti-TNF therapy associated with clinical benefit over 5 years in patients with active AS

... and tendons attach to bone) and peripheral joints. In consequence, new bone formation may result - eventually leading to ankylosis (fusion of vertebral bodies). Typical symptoms of AS include inflammatory back pain and spinal stiffness. Dr Frank Heldmann, Centre of Rheumatology, Rheumazentrum ...

Impliant Granted Two New U.S. Patents and Successfully Defends European Patent Opposition Case

... About the TOPS (TM) System Impliant's TOPS (TM) System, a mobile posterior device, is designed to stabilize but not fuse the L3-4 or L4-5 vertebral level to alleviate pain stemming from spinal stenosis with or without degenerative facet arthrosis, and spondylolisthesis. Following a laminectomy ...

Globus Medical Announces Launch of COALITION(TM) ACDF Spacer System

... screws. The streamlined delivery system and innovative two screw design reduces procedural steps, minimizes retraction and lags the spacer to the vertebral endplates to compressively load the fusion area. The COALITION(TM) system is the most versatile system on the market, designed to address a ...

Dr. Joseph Sweere Receives Educator of the Year Award

... for veterans, military personnel and Medicare patients. -- American Chiropractic Association A pilot study, published in the Journal of vertebral Subluxation Research , suggests that chiropractic care may help adults suffering from concentration problems and attention deficit disorder (ADD). ...

APS issues new guideline for low-back pain interventions, surgery

... low-back pain, common degenerative spinal changes, and persistent and disabling symptoms. Insufficient evidence to guide recommendations for vertebral disc replacement. A discussion of the risks and benefits of epidural steroid injections and shared decision making, including specific review of ...

Wyeth's CONBRIZA Approved in the European Union for Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis in Women at Increased Risk of Fracture

... prevention trial, conducted for two years in 1,583 patients, evaluated bone mineral density; and the treatment trial examined the incidence of new vertebral fractures in 7,492 patients for three years. Data from these studies indicated that the SERM characteristics of CONBRIZA were confirmed and further ...

Intrinsic Therapeutics Announces CE Mark for Barricaid Anular Prosthesis

... glues, and clips with very limited success. The Barricaid offers a new surgical strategy by reconstructing the anulus and anchoring it to the vertebral body for a more secure solution. Intrinsic and the surgeons we serve are very excited by the positive results from the initial clinical study of the ...

Health Alliance Announces First Fracture Protection Program for Actonel(R) (risedronate sodium) Tablets

... heart attacks, strokes, and breast cancer combined. The good news is that there are prescription medications available that effectively reduce both vertebral and nonvertebral fracture risk. About Actonel (risedronate sodium) Tablets Actonel is indicated for the treatment and prevention of ...

Scientists discover way to jumpstart bone's healing process

... deal with many common, painful bone ailments including the tens of thousands of painful fractures for which there is no treatment (pelvic fractures, vertebral compression fractures, clavicle fractures), fractures that won't heal, fractures in patients that are either too sick to have surgery or chose not to ...

CPC Pursues Development of Proprietary Synthetic Sealants as part of MedClose(TM) Global Commercialization

... of America. "We anticipate clinical investigation for multiple indications, which may include sealing of femoral arteriotomy closures, biopsies and vertebral bodies following transpedicular interventions. They may also include the sealing of difficult-to-control bleeding sites during surgery - such as ...

CONBRIZA Receives Positive CHMP Opinion for the Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis in Women at Increased Risk of Fracture

... prevention trial, conducted for two years in 1,583 patients, evaluated bone mineral density; and the treatment trial examined the incidence of new vertebral fractures in 7,492 patients for three years. Data from these studies indicated that the selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) characteristics ...

During National Wise Health Consumer Month: Consumers Seek Cost-Effective Health Care

... for veterans, military personnel and Medicare patients. -- American Chiropractic Association A pilot study, published in the Journal of vertebral Subluxation Research , suggests that chiropractic care may help adults suffering from concentration problems and attention deficit disorder (ADD). ...

Journal CHEST: December highlighted studies

... from Japan performed chest CT scans and pulmonary function tests on 65 male patients with COPD. Using these tests, researchers were able to compare vertebral bone density with percentage of low attenuation area (LAA%), which reflects the severity of emphysema. Results showed that LAA% had a significant ...

Amedica Receives CE Mark for the World's First FDA-Cleared Valeo(TM) Ceramic Spinal Implant System

... ceramic for surgical correction or stabilization of the spine. This family received FDA clearance in January 2008, for sale in the United States as vertebral body replacements. The Valeo family of ceramic spinal intervertebral spacers is intended to aid in surgical correction and stabilization of the ...

Repair and healing of osteoporotic fractures a focus of upcoming IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis

... The Orthopaedic Challenge: Impact on our Daily Business, Toshitaka Nakamura, Japan Fracture Healing Research, Arata Nakajima, Japan vertebral Fractures in Asia: The Role of Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty in their Management, Ping-Chung Leung, Hong Kong, China Friday, December 5, 2008 from ...

Pioneer(R) Surgical Technology Announces the Market Release of its Cross-Fuse(TM) Lateral Vertebral Body Replacement (VBR) System

... disc, is the most technologically advanced in the industry. In addition, Pioneer's reputable portfolio of spinal fusion products includes novel vertebral spacers, industry-leading cervical plating systems, and comprehensive MIS and Mini-Open systems. Thoughtful innovation has rewarded Pioneer with over ...

Retrospective study analyzes expenses of osteoporosis-related fracture over 3 years

... and medical expense could be spared if osteoporosis was not under diagnosed and undertreated," said Dr. Brixner. "Therapies that help prevent both vertebral and nonvertebral fractures can help mitigate fracture-related downstream costs. As our population ages, more than ever, patients who are at risk ...

UIC leads multi-center study to evaluate blood flow and stroke risk

... can have very devastating consequences, Amin-Hanjani said. Until recently, it has been difficult for researchers to measure blood flow in the vertebral arteries to the back of the brain. But they hypothesize that patients with vascular disease in these arteries have low blood flow and are at higher ...

Impliant Restarts European Clinical Activities for Patented TOPS(TM) Spine System

... solution. About the TOPS(TM) System Impliant's TOPS(TM) System, a mobile posterior device, is designed to stabilize but not fuse the L3-4 or L4-5 vertebral level to alleviate pain stemming from spinal stenosis with or without degenerative facet arthrosis and spondylolisthesis. Following a laminectomy and ...

Pourquié Lab uncovers mechanism contributing to appropriate formation of the spine

... form much more quickly than in the other species. As a result, there are more somites, but they are smaller." Understanding the mechanism of vertebral column development in animals offers insight into how the spine forms in humans. A better understanding of the process may aid in the prevention or ...

IOF announces 3 orthopaedic sessions at 2008 congress

... Thailand The Orthopaedic Challenge: Impact on our Daily Business, Toshitaka Nakamura, Japan Fracture Healing Research, Arata Nakajima, Japan vertebral Fractures in Asia: The Role of Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty in their Management, Ping-Chung Leung, Hong Kong, China Orthopaedic Session: ...

Pioneer(R) Surgical Technology Introduces the BacJac(TM) Interspinous Decompression System to the European Spine Market

... cervical motion preservation series, is the most technologically advanced design in the industry. In addition, Pioneer's comprehensive portfolio of vertebral spacers, cervical plating systems, and MIS and Mini-Open Rod systems include familiar trade names such as Contact(TM), IJAK(R), Clarity(TM), ...

Atlas Spine Launches Stature(TM) Vertebral Body Replacement System

... Inc., a spinal technology development company whose focus is on fusion and non-fusion products, announced today the national launch of the STATURE vertebral Body Replacement System. The STATURE VBR is a radiolucent MIS compatible spacer system designed to utilize a self-distracting technique in the ...

Raloxifene Safe for Women With Decreased Kidney Function

... in women with and without CKD. They found that women with and without CKD had a greater increase in spine bone mineral density and a reduction in vertebral fractures than women taking a placebo. Women taking the drug -- especially those with mild to moderate CKD -- also had increased hip bone mineral ...

Global Cervical Artificial Disc Market to Hit $1 Billion by 2012

... severe pain and decreased mobility. Artificial discs were developed to treat chronic back pain while allowing for the preservation of physiological vertebral motion through proper intervertebral spacing and stability. About Millennium Research Group Millennium Research Group ( http://www.MRG.net ), a ...

Cancer risk slightly higher for women in discontinued hormone treatment trial

... The risk of fractures during the postintervention follow-up was similar among women in both groups for each type of fracture considered: hip, vertebral and other osteoporotic fractures. The follow-up after stopping estrogen plus progestin use confirms the trials main conclusion that combination ...

Pioneer(R) Surgical Technology, Inc. Continues to Prove Science Behind PEEK-on-PEEK(TM) Technology for Motion Preservation Devices

... About Pioneer Surgical Technology Pioneer(R) Surgical Technology, Inc. is a dynamic medical device firm. The company's comprehensive portfolio of vertebral spacers, cervical plating systems, and MIS and Mini-Open Rod systems include notable trade names such as Contact(TM), IJAK(R), Clarity(TM), ...