"The medical device industry relies on the inspiration and perspiration of engineers and surgeon-inventors to improve outcomes and control costs. Most engineers and inventors are little known, so we are proud to provide these awards and a venue to recognize their great talents and contributions."

-Robin Young,
Orthopedics This Week

Ten spine technologies won
"Best New Technology for 2011".

Thirty outstanding inventions representing the inspired work of engineers, inventors and surgeons were submitted for consideration in 2011. The winning technologies were selected by an independent panel of surgeons according to each submission's creativity and ability to advance the care of back patients.

Winning categories were:

• Biomaterials and Biologics
• Minimally Invasive Spine Care
• Thoraculumbar Care

Biomaterials and Biologics
	AlloSource AlloStem® Stem Cell Bone Growth Substitute
	Thompson MIS BonePac Press
	Advanced Biologics, LLC OsteoAMP Structural

Minimally Invasive Spine Care
	CoAlign Innovations Inc. AccuLIF® Expandable Interbody Fusion Cage
	Ellipse Technologies, Inc. Magnetic Expansion Control (MAGEC™)
	NLT SPINE PROW™ FUSION Intervertebral Body Fusion Device
	Society for MIS Surgery SMISS Prospective Data Registry

Thoraculumbar Care
	NeuroLogica Corp. BodyTom™
	Aesculap, Inc. Hydrolift Vertebral Body Replacement System
	Nocimed, LLC Nociscan™ Virtual Discogram™