What if chronic diseases, which are difficult to treat with medicine alone, could be managed with electricity? As “neuromodulation”—a technology that restores bodily balance by sending signals directly to nerves—gains attention, a Korean research team has brought this possibility one step closer to reality.
If you have a knee replacement, imagine pointing your phone at your knee and pulling up an app that tells you how much stress the artificial joint is experiencing. Knowing the activities that cause the biggest problems—which can lead to a second replacement surgery—would be invaluable. Research led by Binghamton University is closer to making this technology a reality.
A research team from the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has developed a titanium implant surface that can be activated by near-infrared (NIR). With just 15 minutes of NIR irradiation, this surface can eliminate 99.94% of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) biofilms without the use of antibiotics, while simultaneously promoting bone-implant fusion.
AUSTIN, Texas, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Genesys Spine today announced the successful completion of the first surgical procedure utilizing the SIros-X System, a next-generation solution designed to deliver precision, adaptability, and control for complex sacroiliac joint fusion and pelvic fixation. The inaugural case was performed by Scott L. Parker, M.D., at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown, Nashville, TN, marking an important milestone as the system begins clinical use.
Dr. Forsberg, Dr. Noreen Hickok from orthopedic surgery and their team have been developing a tiny repository of antibiotics that could be put in the surgical site and activated with ultrasound two to three days later.
Growing evidence has demonstrated that low-dose radiation can target inflammation and reduce pain for osteoarthritis patients.
CARLSBAD, Calif., March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Spinal Elements®, a spine technology company known for developing innovative surgical solutions that prioritize clinical performance and surgical efficiency, today announced 510(k) clearance from the FDA and the first cases using its Ventana A Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) System. Ventana A strengthens Spinal Elements’ family of 3D printed titanium interbodies for lumbar and cervical fusion and is being introduced through a limited market launch.
A new, fully customizable 3D printed socket design is set to transform the prosthetics industry.
Lasers cut precisely and without contact—ideal for surgery. The problem is that in hard tissues such as bone, they are too slow and do not cut deep enough. Researchers at the University of Basel have now demonstrated a way to cut much deeper and faster with a surgical laser than with previous laser systems.
Synergy Spine Solutions®, a medical device company focused on improving the quality of life for patients undergoing spine surgery, today announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Premarket Approval (PMA) for the Synergy Disc® for 1-level indications at C3-C7.