Nineteen spine technologies won “Best New Technology for 2010”

Twenty-nine outstanding inventions representing the inspired work of engineers, inventors and surgeons were submitted for consideration in 2010. 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.

  • President’s Award
  • Biomaterials
  • Cervical Care
  • Diagnostics & Imaging
  • Lumbar care
  • Minimally-Invasive Care
  • Motion Preservation
  • Pain Management

President’s Award

NuTech Medical, Inc.
NuCel™

Biomaterials

Advanced Biologics, LLC
OsteoAMP Antibacterial		 Ceremed Inc.
AOC™ Technology		 Amedica Corporation
Valeo AL Spinal Spacer

Cervical Care

Aspen Medical
Vista TS		 Amedica Corporation
Valeo C Spinal Spacer		 Interventional Spine, Inc.
PERPOS Cervical System

Diagnostics and Imaging

Axial Biotech, Inc.
ScoliScore™ AIS Prognostic Test		 Cytonics Corporation
Molecular Discography

Lumbar Care

Allen Medical Systems, a HIll-Rom Company
Allen Spine System		 Baxano, Inc.
iO-Flex™ System		 Baxano, Inc.
MicroBlade Shaver™ Device		 K2M, Inc.
Deformity CRICKET™

Minimally Invasive Spine Care

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
INTRABEAM		 Alphatec Spine, Inc.
HeliFix Interspinous Spacer		 NuVasive, Inc.
NeuroVision Guidance

Motion Preservation

SpineLab Ltd.
Elaspine™ Implant System

Pain Management

Cytonics Corporation
Biomarker for LBP