North American Spine Society

Nita N. Grover, MD, MPH is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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As a Pain Management Specialist, Dr. Grover first works to determine and understand the cause of pain in her patients.

Key Points: 
  • As a Pain Management Specialist, Dr. Grover first works to determine and understand the cause of pain in her patients.
  • She then tailors a treatment plan for patients to relieve, reduce or manage their pain.
  • The ultimate goal is to return the patients to their normal activities without surgery or heavy use of pain medicines.
  • She works with patients who have peripheral neuropathies, fibromyalgia, myofascial disease, chronic back and neck pain, and addiction or substance abuse issues.

Dr. Sina Rajamand Recognized as a 2022 Top Patient Rated Nevada Neurosurgeon by Find Local Doctors

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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CARSON CITY, Nev., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Widely regarded as one of Nevada's best neurosurgeons, Dr. Sina Rajamand treats patients at his state-of-the-art practice Battle Born Brain and Spine, located at 1525 Vista Lane, Suite 100, in Carson City, Nevada. Find Local Doctors has selected Dr. Rajamand for this award as a result of the large volume of five-star ratings and excellent reviews he has obtained from his patients. Find Local Doctors is a user-friendly online directory that helps consumers connect with skilled physicians in their area.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Rajamand has received exceptional reviews through reputable online sources which have earned him this distinguished recognition from Find Local Doctors.
  • Find Local Doctors has selected Dr. Rajamand for this award as a result of the large volume of five-star ratings and excellent reviews he has obtained from his patients.
  • Find Local Doctors is a user-friendly online directory that helps consumers connect with skilled physicians in their area.
  • Dr. Rajamand has gained extensive experience in spine and brain surgery and specializes in minimally-invasive procedures to minimize risks and speed up patient recovery.

Daniel N. Kiridly, MD, MBA, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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A fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Kiridly specializes in comprehensive adult spine surgery, with particular expertise in cervical and lumbar disc replacement.

Key Points: 
  • A fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Kiridly specializes in comprehensive adult spine surgery, with particular expertise in cervical and lumbar disc replacement.
  • As part of his dedication to the most recent advances in spinal surgery, he provides minimally invasive surgery to his patients using advanced computer navigation and robotic assistance.
  • Since its founding in 1949, Hughston Clinic has continuously sought to provide the highest quality orthopedic care to patients.
  • He has published medical textbooks chapters on thoracic disc herniations and scholarly articles on the use of neuro-monitoring during spinal surgery.

Centinel Spine Clinical Study for Total Disc Replacement for 2-Level Symptomatic Cervical Disc Disease

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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The prodisc products being used in the trial are built on the prodisc technology platform, the most widely used Total Disc Replacement system in the world.

Key Points: 
  • The prodisc products being used in the trial are built on the prodisc technology platform, the most widely used Total Disc Replacement system in the world.
  • No other disc replacement system has been studied more, with over 13,000 patients reported on in more than 540 articles over a global clinical usage period of over 30 years.
  • Approximately 20 patients will be included in the study at Texas Spine Care Center with a minimum of 390 in the study overall.
  • Centinel Spine derived its name from the "Sentinel Sign", the radiographic confirmation of a successful fusion anterior to the interbody device.

Todd Francis, MD, Ph.D., is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
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Board-certified and fellowship-trained in Neurosurgery with over 18 years of experience, Dr. Francis specializes in complex and reconstructive spinal surgery, including degenerative spine disease deformity and failed back surgery.

Key Points: 
  • Board-certified and fellowship-trained in Neurosurgery with over 18 years of experience, Dr. Francis specializes in complex and reconstructive spinal surgery, including degenerative spine disease deformity and failed back surgery.
  • A well-respected specialist in Spinal Surgery, he frequently receives patient referrals with complex cases from other surgeons in his field.
  • For four years, he has been affiliated with St. Joseph Mercy Oakland, a 497-bed community teaching hospital and level II trauma center based in Oakland Co., MI.
  • In pursuit of his medical career, Dr. Francis obtained a Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Michigan.

National Spine Health Foundation Celebrates 50-Member Medical & Scientific Board

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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RESTON, Va., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the National Spine Health Foundation (NSHF) today announced the 50 top spine experts who comprise its Medical and Scientific Board. The Board provides unparalleled access to world-class experts for patients and the public at large. It promotes the Foundation's mission to improve spinal health care through patient education, advocacy, and research.

Key Points: 
  • Experts from across the country commit to advancing education, advocacy and research for spine patients
    RESTON, Va., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the National Spine Health Foundation (NSHF) today announced the 50 top spine experts who comprise its Medical and Scientific Board.
  • "Our board members represent the best and brightest that the spine health community has to offer," said Dr. Rita Roy, Chief Executive Officer of the National Spine Health Foundation.
  • Our Board empowers patients with knowledge and hope," said Dr. Thomas Schuler, Chairman of NSHF's Medical and Scientific Board and CEO of Virginia Spine Institute.
  • For more information on all 50 NSHF Medical & Scientific Board Members, visit https://spinehealth.org/the-medical-scientific-board-spine-surgeons
    The National Spine Health Foundation (NSHF), a 501-C(3) nonprofit organization, is the only patient-centered non-profit organization dedicated to spine health education and advocacy.

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

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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Paul Vessa MD, FAAOS, is a seasoned Orthopedic Spine Surgeon with experience in thoracic, lumbar, cervical, and spinal surgery.

Key Points: 
  • 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 made significant contributions to spinal research and patient care.
  • As the Medical Director of the New Jersey Spine Institute, he treats patients for many types of spine issues.
  • Dr. Vessa works with his patients to examine them and talk with them about their symptoms.

Major Commercial Third Party Payer in Utah and Idaho Significantly Expands Patient Access to Centinel Spine's prodisc® L for One- and Two-level Lumbar Total Disc Replacement

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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WEST CHESTER, Pa., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centinel Spine®, LLC, a leading global medical device company addressing cervical and lumbar spinal disease through anterior surgical access, today announced significant expansion of coverage for lumbar total disc replacement (TDR) procedures in Utah and Idaho. This policy expansion announced by a major commercial third party payer represents 837,000 covered lives across the two states and includes a positive coverage recommendation for both one- and two-level lumbar TDR. The policy specifically references coverage with Centinel Spine's prodisc® L system, the only total disc replacement system in the U.S. approved for two-level use in the lumbar spine.

Key Points: 
  • - Centinel Spine continues to advance lumbar motion preservation, through a recent two-level FDA approval and launch of Angled Anatomic Endplate implants.
  • - Centinel Spine's prodisc L is the only total disc replacement system in the U.S. approved for two-level use in the lumbar spine.
  • The policy specifically references coverage with Centinel Spine's prodisc L system, the only total disc replacement system in the U.S. approved for two-level use in the lumbar spine.
  • The commercial third party payer, the largest operating in Utah and the third largest operating in Idaho, previously had no coverage policy for either one- or two-level lumbar disc replacement.

New EVoluSIon Study Data Demonstrates Strong Support for the SImmetry® Sacroiliac Joint Fusion System

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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Published in the February 2022 issue of the International Journal of Spine Surgery, Clinical Outcomes Following Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion with Decortication: The EVoluSIon Clinical Study1, reports 12-month clinical outcomes following minimally invasive SIJ fusion using the SImmetry Sacroiliac Joint Fusion system to treat SIJ dysfunction.

Key Points: 
  • Published in the February 2022 issue of the International Journal of Spine Surgery, Clinical Outcomes Following Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion with Decortication: The EVoluSIon Clinical Study1, reports 12-month clinical outcomes following minimally invasive SIJ fusion using the SImmetry Sacroiliac Joint Fusion system to treat SIJ dysfunction.
  • The SImmetry system is a minimally invasive SI joint fusion system that uses proven orthopedic principles, including joint decortication, bone grafting and fixation, to achieve true arthrodesis.
  • The ultimate goal of SI joint fusion is to stabilize the sacroiliac joint to relieve pain due to joint disruption and degeneration.
  • Two-Year Outcomes from a Randomized Controlled Trial of Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion vs. Non-Surgical Management for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction.

SeaSpine® Announces New Senior Leadership Team Appointments

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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With his promotion, Mr. Bannigan joins the SeaSpine Senior Leadership Team.

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  • With his promotion, Mr. Bannigan joins the SeaSpine Senior Leadership Team.
  • Dr. Vizesi joined SeaSpine in 2015 as Director, Research and Development, Orthobiologics.
  • Under Dr. Vizesis leadership, the team deepened its scientific research with a disciplined approach to differentiate the Companys demineralized bone matrix (DBM) products.
  • Under Shaeffers leadership, the Spinal Implants product development team has closed the many gaps that existed in the SeaSpine product portfolio when he joined, said Mr. Valentine.