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Winners
Twenty-six spinal implant technologies won
"Best New Technology for
2009".
Eighty three outstanding inventions representing the inspired work of more than 300 engineers, inventors and surgeons were submitted for consideration in 2009. The winning Implant technologies were selected by an independent panel of surgeons according to each submission's creativity and ability to advance the care of back patients.
Treating back pain is one of the most complex medical problems. New technologies have historically played a significant role in advancing the cause of patient care.
- President’s Award
- Biomaterials
- Cervical Care
- Diagnostics & Imaging
- Lumbar care
- Minimally-Invasive Care
- Motion Preservation
- Pain Management
- Regenerative Technologies
| President's Award | |
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CrossCurrent, Inc. INCISIVE MD |
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| Biomaterials | |
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Covidien BioSurgery DuraSeal Spine Sealant |
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Invibio Ltd. PEEK-OPTIMA Polymers |
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WW Technology Bonewelding for Spine |
| Cervical Care | |
|---|---|
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Aspen Medical Symmetrically Adjustable |
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Pioneer Surgical nanOSS Cervical |
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Pioneer Surgical NuNec Artificial Cervical Disc |
| Diagnostics and Imaging | |
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L.I.T Surgical ONE HEADLIT |
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Nemaris Surgimap-Spine |
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Ortho Kinematics Kinegraph VMA |
| Lumbar Care | |
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Alphatec Spine OsseoScrew Expandable Screw |
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Ouroboros Medical Ouroboros Spinal System |
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Spine 21 Bionic Spacer |
| Minimally-Invasive Care | |
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Alphatec Spine Guided Lateral Interbody Fusion |
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K2M, Inc. SERENGETI Minimally Invasive |
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NuVasive, Inc. XLIF (eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion) |
| Motion Preservation | |
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Facet Solutions, Inc. ACADIA |
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Spinal Kinetics, Inc. M6 Artificial Disc (Cervical & Lumbar) |
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NuVasive, Inc. PCM-V |
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Paradigm Spine DSS Spine Stabilization System |
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Applied Spine Technologies STABILIMAX |
| Pain Management | |
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Alpha Orthopaedics, Inc. ReIeF Technology |
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Vexim Spine Jack |
| Regenerative Technologies | |
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Advanced Biologics PstepAMP |
Aston-Oxford-Keele Universities Intervertebral Disc Biomaterial |
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Bacterin International, Inc. OsteoSponge Demineralized Bone Matrix |
"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
Covidian BioSurgery
DuraSeal Spine Sealant
CrossCurrent, Inc. Incisive MD
screenshot of tool
KineGraph VMA™ Motion Normalizer™
Left: Lying down configuration showing flexion/extension bending.
Right: Standing configuration in left/right bending.
Pioneer Sugical Technology: nanOss Cervical Device
High magnification scan
and results in lumbar fusion after 6 months
Vexim SpineJack
Pain Management