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Centinel Spine® Continues Launch of New Portfolio of prodisc® Cervical Total Disc Replacement Devices & Features at NASS 2022

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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Centinel Spine now has four FDA-approved cervical total disc replacement devices for 1-level indications, offering the broadest spectrum of solutions to address surgeon preference and individual patient anatomy.

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  • Centinel Spine now has four FDA-approved cervical total disc replacement devices for 1-level indications, offering the broadest spectrum of solutions to address surgeon preference and individual patient anatomy.
  • WEST CHESTER, Pa., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centinel Spine, LLC, a leading global medical device company addressing cervical and lumbar spinal disease through anterior surgical access, today announced continued expansion of the availability of the prodisc Cervical Total Disc Replacement (TDR) portfolio that allows the disc to be matched to patient anatomy.
  • In July, the company received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for 1-level indications for prodisc C Vivo, prodisc C SK, and prodisc C Nova.
  • The new prodisc portfolio of cervical and lumbar TDR products will be featured at the Centinel Spine booth #4224, as well as multiple podium presentations during NASS 2022.

Stryker Launches Monterey AL Interbody System with New Pre-clinical Data

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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Stryker (NYSE:SYK), one of the worlds leading medical technology companies, announced today the launch of the Monterey AL Interbody System, a stand-alone interbody fusion device designed for anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF).

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  • Stryker (NYSE:SYK), one of the worlds leading medical technology companies, announced today the launch of the Monterey AL Interbody System, a stand-alone interbody fusion device designed for anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF).
  • Their growing body of pre-clinical data, specifically the cellular findings published most recently,5,6 makes my decision to go with these products very straightforward.
  • Our goal with any implant is spinal fusion, and Stryker has taken a very intentional approach to designing the Tritanium cages with this goal in mind.
  • Stryker data on file | PROJ 43909 Tritanium technology claim support memo, Rev-1
    Karageorgiou, V. et al.

Vivek Babaria, DO, RMSK Joins DISC Sports & Spine Center as Physician Partner

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DISC Sports & Spine Center ("DISC") has welcomed a new physician partner to its talented roster of experts. Vivek Babaria, DO, RMSK, who will see patients in Newport Beach, is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) and fellowship trained in interventional spine care, sports and regenerative medicine. At the core of his personalized, multidisciplinary approach is a passion to help patients restore function, improve quality of life and maximize performance. Watch a video HERE.

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  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DISC Sports & Spine Center ("DISC") has welcomed a new physician partner to its talented roster of experts.
  • Vivek Babaria, DO, RMSK, who will see patients in Newport Beach, is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) and fellowship trained in interventional spine care, sports and regenerative medicine.
  • DISC Sports & Spine Center is California's premier provider of spine care, orthopedics, pain management and sports medicine.
  • It is also an official partner of Red Bull Athlete Performance Center.

ATEC Advances Clinical Predictability with Procedural Solutions to be Featured at NASS 2022

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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We look forward to sharing how ATEC is creating clinical distinction and changing the way the industry approaches spine surgery, said Pat Miles, Chairman and CEO.

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  • We look forward to sharing how ATEC is creating clinical distinction and changing the way the industry approaches spine surgery, said Pat Miles, Chairman and CEO.
  • Our intent to dominate lateral access surgery is clear: adoption of the Prone TransPsoas (PTP) approach continues to be robust.
  • We are thrilled to showcase our progress, but make no mistake, ATEC is still just getting started.
  • ATEC is partnering with renowned spine surgeons to demonstrate how ATEC innovation can improve clinical predictability and reproducibility.

Stryker Launches Q Guidance System with Spine Guidance Software

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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Stryker (NYSE:SYK), one of the worlds leading medical technology companies, announced today the launch of its Q Guidance System for spine applications.

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  • Stryker (NYSE:SYK), one of the worlds leading medical technology companies, announced today the launch of its Q Guidance System for spine applications.
  • When used with the Q Guidance System, the Spine Guidance Software is intended as a planning and intraoperative guidance system to enable open or percutaneous computer-assisted surgery and is the first spine navigation software to receive FDA clearance for use with pediatric patients aged 13 and older.
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    The Q Guidance System offers cutting-edge tracking options with its 4th generation FP8000 camera, and Spine Guidance Software allows for advanced planning and computer-assisted execution, said Robbie Robinson, President of the Spine division.
  • Spine Guidance Software: Spine Guidance Software is designed to help surgeons optimize their workflow, minimize their time in the OR and address complex clinical decisions and techniques intraoperatively.

Surgalign to Exhibit at the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (“SMISS”) Annual Forum and the North American Spine Society (“NASS”) 2022 Annual Meeting

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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The Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS) will be hosting its Annual Forum on September 29 October 1, 2022, at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, NV.

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  • The Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS) will be hosting its Annual Forum on September 29 October 1, 2022, at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, NV.
  • This three-day event brings together the international community of spine surgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, and neurosurgeons in an open forum focused entirely on minimally invasive spine surgery.
  • The North American Spine Society (NASS) will be hosting its 37th Annual Meeting on October 12-15, 2022, at McCormick Place-West Building in Chicago, IL.
  • Surgalign markets products throughout the United States and in approximately 50 countries worldwide through an expanding network of top independent distributors.

Paul P. Vessa, MD, FAAOS, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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Paul Vessa MD, FAAOS, is a seasoned Orthopedic Spine Surgeon with experience in thoracic, lumbar, cervical, and spinal surgery.

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  • Paul Vessa MD, FAAOS, is a seasoned Orthopedic Spine Surgeon with experience in thoracic, lumbar, cervical, and spinal surgery.
  • With over 36 years of experience in his field, Dr. Vessa has significantly contributed to spinal research and patient care.
  • As the Medical Director of the New Jersey Spine Institute, he treats patients with many types of spine issues.
  • Dr. Vessa would like to dedicate this honorable recognition to his mentors in his training, Casey Lee, MD, and Arthur White, MD.

Dr. Sean McCance, Top NYC Spine Surgeon, Recognized as a 2022 Castle Connolly Top Doctor®

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Sean McCance, founder and medical director of Spine Associates (https://mccancemd.com), has been recognized as a 2022 Castle Connolly Top Doctor®. Castle Connolly is one of the most prestigious websites for finding the best doctors in the country. A physician must be nominated by peers and vetted by Castle Connolly in order to be named a Top Doctor. Each year, a physician-led team of researchers at Castle Connolly conducts a rigorous screening process to choose top doctors through an established nomination survey.

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  • Dr. Sean McCance, founder, and medical director of Spine Associates, has been recognized as a 2022 Castle Connolly Top Doctor.
  • For the past two decades Dr. Sean McCance, a board-certified NYC spine surgeon, has directed one of the leading spine practices in New York, Spine Associates.
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Sean McCance, founder and medical director of Spine Associates ( https://mccancemd.com ), has been recognized as a 2022 Castle Connolly Top Doctor.
  • A physician must be nominated by peers and vetted by Castle Connolly in order to be named a Top Doctor.

Scott Glickman, DO, FACOS, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Friday, August 5, 2022
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He also has in-depth experience with deep brain stimulator therapy as well as open and minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques.

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  • He also has in-depth experience with deep brain stimulator therapy as well as open and minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques.
  • In pursuit of his higher education, Dr. Glickman obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1988 from the University of Michigan.
  • He went on to earn his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine.
  • In accepting this recognition, Dr. Glickman wishes to thank his mentor, Dr. Teck Soo.

Stelios A. Koutsoumbelis, MD, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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He has been a Partner at The Central Orthopedic Group for the past six years.

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  • He has been a Partner at The Central Orthopedic Group for the past six years.
  • Dr. Koutsoumbelis performs a full spectrum of surgical procedures that range from minimally invasive to complex spinal reconstruction.
  • A Diplomat of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Koutsoumbelis remains abreast of the latest advancements in orthopedics.
  • Dr. Koutsoumbelis dedicates this honorable recognition In Loving Memory of his mother, Jacqueline Koutsoumbelis, Ph.D.
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