Newsroom Archive - Spine Arthroplasty Society
 SAS Journal publishes study assessing whether the serum-saline ratio of fluid simulator testing of spinal implants affects levels of wear debris - sasjournal.com
SAS Journal – 09-February-09
The complexity of articulating spinal implants prohibits the use of serum-supplemented simulator fluid testing. So what effect does the serum-saline ratio of the fluid have in simulator testing? You might be surprised to learn what Nadim Hallab, PhD, and a team of investigators discovered... Read More >
SAS Journal conducts and publishes Symposium on Animal Models for Orthopaedic Implant Evaluation - sasjournal.com
SAS Journal – 02-02-09
The SAS Journal posed the same set of questions to 3 experts in the use of animal models to test orthopaedic implants. With an introduction by Lisa Ferrara, PhD, this forum provides updates from Matthew J. Allen, Vet MB, PhD, Anthony Simon Turner, BVSc, MS, Dipl ACVS, and Koichi Sairyo, MD. Their insights provide a better understanding of progress in conducting safe and efficacious evaluations of arthroplasty, dynamic stabilization, and other devices. Learn about some of the remaining challenges to animal testing... Read More > SAS Journal publishes survey of spine surgeons regarding the strengths and weaknesses of spinal navigation - sasjournal.com
SAS Journal – 26-01-09
What factors are affecting the lack of adoption of spinal navigation technology? Alexander D. Choo, et al., conducted a survey of spine surgeons to address this question. Learn what the survey reveals... Read More > SAS Journal publishes study evaluating influence of parallax effect in image acquisition on range of motion following total disc replacement
SAS Journal – 19-01-09
Joshua D. Auerbach, MD, et al. tested the influence of radiograph beam angle on “by hand” and on “gold standard” flexion-extension ROM measurements in lumbar total disc replacement. While the parallax effect has been shown in the literature to influence the accuracy of variety of measurements, this concept had not been investigated in the assessment of ROM following TDR. The authors concluded... Read More > New SAS Journal web site – sasjournal.com
SAS Journal – 08/01/09
The SAS Journal published its eighth issue on it web site for SAS members and Journal subscribers. Volume 2, Issue 4 features articles on dynamic stabilization, lumbar arthroplasty, minimally invasive surgery, and a symposium on animal models for orthopaedic implant evaluation. Read More > SAS Journal publishes systematic review of published studies involving pedicle screw-based posterior dynamic stabilization devices - sasjournal.com
SAS Journal – 12/01/09
Cédric Y. Barrey, MD, et al. conducted a systematic review of published biomechanical studies involving pedicle screw-based posterior dynamic stabilization devices (PDS) with a special focus on kinematics and load transmission through the functional spine unit (FSU). The authors discovered that the implant design and the surgical technique have a significant impact on the biomechanical behavior of the instrumented spinal segment. Read More > SAS Journal publishes important editorial commentary on authorship ethics - sasjournal.com
SAS Journal – 31/10/08
Don’t miss this editorial comment, “Ethical Considerations of Authorship,” by Paul Anderson, MD, and Scott Boden, MD. The many driving forces for publishing can lead to ethical lapses. Authors must be vigilant of their important ethical obligations. Read this overview of the author’s responsibilities... Read More > No Textbooks? No Problem: Enter the Interactive Educational Program
Orthopedics This Week – 27/10/08
A textbook…how quaint. If Magnifi Group has anything to do with it, this will be the coming sentiment of spine fellows and professionals around the world. This San Diego-based company, developer of the medical device industry’s first interactive, step-by-step animation tool, is poised to make life more efficient for spine surgeons.... Read More > SAS Journal conducts and publishes Symposium on Interspinous-based Dynamic Stabilization - sasjournal.com Read More >
SAS Journal – 24/10/08
The SAS Journal posed the same set of questions to 3 surgeons involved in the design and testing of 3 interspinous spacers. With an introduction by Neel Anand, this forum provides updates from Dieter Adelt, MD, Jean Taylor, MD, and James Zucherman, MD. Their insights provide a better understanding of these devices.... SAS Journal publishes comparison of 2-level vs 1-level TDR from FDA-regulated trial- sasjournal.com Read More >
SAS Journal – 17/10/08
In a ProDisc-L investigational device exemption study, Jack Zigler, MD, and Donna Ohnmeiss, DrMed, examined whether 2-level total disc replacement (TDR) could achieve results similar to 1-level TDR. With a sample size of 86 and follow-up of 24 months, this study has clinical relevance… SAS Journal publishes study measuring paradoxical and coupled motions post LTDR - sasjournal.com Read More >
SAS Journal – 10/10/08
Soo-An Park, MD, et al. sought to test if maintenance of segmental motion following lumbar total disc replacement is a measurable advantage of spine arthroplasty in a study of 10 patients following LTDR and 8 patients after lumbar discectomy. The authors concluded… New SAS Journal web site – sasjournal.com Visit Site >
SAS Journal – 06/10/08
The SAS Journal unveiled its new web site for SAS members and Journal subscribers. The new site features, among other improvements, easier navigation, quicker access to articles (no pdf download necessary), search capability… SAS Journal publishes study that combined the use of PDTS and PDN devices - sasjournal.com Read More >
SAS Journal – 03/10/08
Mehdi Sasani, MD, et al. conducted a prospective study of 13 patients who underwent posterior placement of a prosthetic disc nucleus (PDN) with a posterior dynamic transpedicular stabilization (PDTS). Results showed... Latest Issue of SAS Journal e-Published - sasjournal.com Read More >
SAS Journal – 26/09/08
The summer 2008 issue of the SAS Journal features articles on dynamic stabilization, lumbar arthroplasty, minimally invasive surgery, a symposium on interspinous spacers as well as a commentary on Ethical Considerations for Authors... The Spine Movement – June ’08 Issue of the SAS Newsletter > Magnifi Group and SAS to Roll Out Interactive Educational Program > SAS Crosses the Rubicon in Miami Beach > SAS American Medical Association Initiative > SpineMark Appoints Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli Chairman of International Medical Advisory Board Read More >
Freshnews.com – Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:12 CDT
SpineMark Corporation, a spine care services organization that partners with hospitals and physicians to develop spine centers, research organizations and medical education training centers, has appointed...
[유망브랜드 대상]척추관절전문 윌스기념병원 Read More >
Khan – Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:40 CDT
우리의 몸을 지탱하여 척추신경을 주관하는 중요한 역할을 하는 척추는 경추7개, 흉추12개, 요추5개, 천추와 미추 등 약 32~34개의 추골로 이루어져 있다. 이러한 척추는 체중을 효과적으로 분산시켜 척추의 부담을 줄이고 외부의 충격에도 잘 견딜 수 있도록 S자 형태로 휘어져 있다.
...의학도의 미래를 위해 APSAS(Asia Pacific Spine Arthroplasty Society) Wiltse Award,...
Artificial Discs: Experiencing a Cooling Trend Read More >
Medical Devices Today – Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:16 CDT
Article preview reprinted from IN VIVO - June 2008 BONUS: Click here for immediate download of this full 11-page article from IN VIVO Even the larger players in the artificial disc market, including Johnson & Johnson's DePuy Inc.
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