Applied Spine Technologies ("AST") announced today that it has appointed neurosurgeon Michael J. Giordano, MD, MBA, as its Chief Medical Officer, effective immediately. Dr. Giordano will oversee an ongoing, randomized, controlled, national clinical study of its "motion preserving" Stabilimax NZ(R) Dynamic Spine Stabilization System. The study is comparing posterior dynamic stabilization in patients using the Stabilimax NZ device to patients receiving traditional fusion surgery to treat their Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, a common lower-back disorder where deterioration of the joints and discs leads to increased pressure on the spinal nerves.

Chief spine surgeon Dr. James St. Louis of the Laser Spine Institute in Tampa, Florida was named 2008 Physician of the Year for orthopedic surgery by the American Association of Physician Specialists. (PRWeb Sep 6, 2008)

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The Neurologic and Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago has been acclaimed in a new hospital quality study from HealthGrades. The hospital achieved top ratings in spine surgery, back and neck surgery, and spinal fusion. (PRWeb Mar 12, 2008)

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Bangkok Hospital recently integrated its specialist neuro-surgery and orthopedics services to create the new Full Endoscopic Spine Clinic, offering hope to patients who suffer with long-term back pain. (PRWeb Sep 1, 2008)

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J. Abbott Byrd, III, M.D., a board-certified orthopedic surgeon affiliated with Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center, is the first spine surgeon in Virginia to implant the Stabilimax NZ(R) Dynamic Spine Stabilization System as part of a randomized, controlled, national research study. (PRWeb Jan 23, 2008)

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Brother Mark Kosiba, Father Rene Guesnier and Father Joachim Schieber of the Benedictine monastery, Conception Abbey, each have relief from their chronic back or neck pain. The drastic alleviation of pain in these men's lives borders on the miraculous. Thanks to the surgeons at LSI, they are now able to continue their prayer and work for the good of Conception Abbey, the Church and society without the burden of excruciating pain. (PRWeb Apr 18, 2008)

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