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American Spine Registry Shows Infection is Leading Post-Surgical Complication

The American Spine Registry, a joint project between the AAOS and AANS, has issued its First Edition Annual Report providing comprehensive data on spine surgeries from 2015 to 2023. The Report shows that surgical site infections are by far the most common surgical complication at 64.8% of all lumbar fusion complications and 59.1% of all cervical fusion complications.

The American Spine Registry, a joint project between the AAOS and AANS, has issued its First Edition Annual Report providing comprehensive data on spine surgeries from 2015 to 2023. The Report shows that surgical site infections are by far the most common surgical complication at 64.8% of all lumbar fusion complications and 59.1% of all cervical fusion complications.

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Gel4Med and Spartan Medical Partner to Supply G4Derm™ Plus and Suprello™ to VA and DoD Medical Facilities Nationwide

Gel4Med, a leader in advanced biomaterials engineering, proudly announces a partnership with Spartan Medical, a trusted leader in medical solutions to Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers and Department of Defense (DoD) Military Treatment Facilities. This collaboration brings Gel4Med’s flagship products, G4Derm™ Plus and Suprello™ to the forefront of care at VA and DoD medical facilities, enhancing access to innovative wound care solutions for patients in these essential care settings.

FIELD ORTHOPAEDICS ANNOUNCES U.S DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH SPARTAN MEDICAL FOR GRIPLASTY™ SYSTEM

Field Orthopaedics, a leader in innovative extremity solutions, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Spartan Medical, Inc. for U.S. distribution of the Griplasty™ System, a next-generation solution for the surgical management of thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint osteoarthritis. This agreement specifically leverages Spartan Medical's deep expertise and established network within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and Department of Defense (DoD), enabling access to the Griplasty™ System for hundreds of VA Medical Centers (VAMCs), and DoD facilities across the United States.

Spartan Medical and XSONX Partner to Deliver Best-in-Class Wound Debridement Technology to VA Medical Centers

The XSONX® Wound Hygiene System is a cordless, hand-held device with micro-vibrational technology that powerfully cleans & debrides chronic contaminated wounds.