The Last Men Standing

Orthopedics This Week by RRY Publications, LLC

May 26, 201710:16Science & Medicine

Once upon a time lumbar arthroplasty was the most innovative and exciting development in spine surgery. Thirteen years ago the procedure hit a reimbursement wall. That was then, this is now. The resurrection of TOPS is t...

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