Clinical Data Challenging Standard Narrative
The central theme of the congress was evaluating technology not just on clinical merit, but on its ability to align with health system economics. Several sessions focused on ... (read more)
Emerging fusion devices are also solving significant reoperation rates in complex spine. Two-year reoperation rates average about ... (read more)
The Companion Spine portfolio highlighted a move toward "controlled motion" surgery supported by long-term clinical evidence. The recently PMA-approved DIAM device works by unloading the ... (read more)
Out of the Box” Technologies Seen at ISASS
SmartTRAK caught up with Randy Betz, MD, founder of Foundation Surgical, to learn more about the Vertebral Body Osteotomy (VBO) motion-sparing procedure and the Vertiwedge device, which is FDA-cleared for ... (read more)
A new exhibitor on the show floor was BoxSPINE. In April, BoxSPINE announced FDA clearance for its ... (read more)
The 2026 congress underscored that the era of "fusion for everyone" is ending. By leveraging new technologies in fusion and motion preservation, surgeons can offer patients outcomes that are more reproducible, safer, and clinically durable.
Explore the latest news and research emerging from ISASS 2026, including breakthrough technologies and innovations to watch. Click the button below to download the full article by Kris Jacques, SmartTRAK Sr Analyst, Spine, Bone Replacement & Disc Injectables.
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