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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.

In the spotlight

March 6, 2025

THE POTENTIAL OF FOOD-AS-MEDICINE FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC CONDITIONS IN THE VETERAN POPULATION

Spartan Medical, Inc. is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) which, in collaboration with Tangelo, developed the Veteran HealthPak®️ Medically-Tailored Meals program to dramatically reduce healthcare spending while simultaneously improving veteran care by utilizing a unique Food-as-Medicine approach to treat Veterans suffering from chronic health conditions.

Press Release

February 10, 2025

Spartan Medical, Inc. Launches Single-Use, Sterile, Always-Sharp Kerrison

Spartan Medical Inc. adds the Sterile Always-Sharp (SAS) Kerrison to its single-use, sterile, pre-packaged instrument portfolio.

Innovation

February 3, 2025

Kerrison Sharpness and the Benefits of Single-Use Instruments

Kerrisons are one of the most difficult pieces of surgical equipment to clean and sterilize with 100% certainty, and have been identified as the “instrument most likely to cause bioburden/debris events.” In addition to sterilization and the prevention of cross-contamination, published research—as well as the personal experiences of virtually every surgeon—reveal how important it is to use a sharp kerrison rongeur. Single-use sterile kerrisons can effectively address this challenge, ensuring both sharp and clean instruments are immediately available for every surgery.

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