SAN DIEGO, Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- NuVasive, Inc.
(NASDAQ: NUVA), the leader in spine technology innovation, focused
on transforming spine surgery with minimally disruptive,
procedurally integrated solutions, today announced Jerome Bettis, NFL Pro Football Hall of Famer
and 2006 Super Bowl champion, will serve as a Company brand
ambassador. The former Pittsburg Steelers running back will share
his personal experience with NuVasive's XLIF® spine
surgery to raise awareness about less invasive surgery, which has
been linked to better outcomes for patients.
"Living an active lifestyle is part of my DNA, but following my
football career I suffered from debilitating back pain that
prevented me from participating in my favorite activities,
including golf," said Jerome Bettis.
"After experiencing the ease of surgery and quick recovery with
NuVasive's minimally invasive surgery, I want to share my story and
encourage considering patients to take the leap and get their life
back."
NuVasive has been the global leader in lateral spine
surgery for more than 15 years, built on the foundation of the
Company's XLIF procedure that is supported by extensive
clinical evidence with more than 400 peer-reviewed
publications. XLIF is part of the Company's offerings to help
surgeons adopt more efficient, less disruptive surgical approaches
to spine procedures, which have been shown to reduce blood loss,
postoperative hospital stay, and result in less operative morbidity
compared to open spine surgery.1,2
"At NuVasive we are committed to transforming outcomes and
changing patient lives by delivering best-in-class technology, and
Jerome's story is a direct example of how we are delivering on our
commitments to do so," said Matt
Link, president of NuVasive. "As not only a football legend,
but also a patient, Jerome is motivated to use his positive and
life-changing experience with spine surgery to support others
considering less invasive surgery and we are honored to welcome him
as a brand ambassador."
The former Pittsburgh Steelers player is considered one of the
best running backs of all-time in the NFL. Bettis was inducted into
the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015 and was the recipient of
the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 2001 for his work with
his charity "The Bus Stops Here Foundation," which helps to improve
the quality of life for disadvantaged and underprivileged
children.
About NuVasive
NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ:
NUVA) is the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on
transforming spine surgery and beyond with minimally disruptive,
procedurally integrated solutions designed to deliver reproducible
and clinically-proven surgical outcomes. The Company's portfolio
includes access instruments, implantable hardware, biologics,
software systems for surgical planning, navigation and imaging
solutions, magnetically adjustable implant systems for spine and
orthopedics, and intraoperative monitoring service offerings. With
more than $1 billion in revenues,
NuVasive has approximately 2,600 employees and operates in more
than 50 countries serving surgeons, hospitals and patients. For
more information, please visit www.nuvasive.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
NuVasive cautions
you that statements included in this news release that are not a
description of historical facts are forward-looking statements that
involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors which,
if they do not materialize or prove correct, could cause NuVasive's
results to differ materially from historical results or those
expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The
potential risks and uncertainties which contribute to the uncertain
nature of these statements include, among others, risks associated
with acceptance of the Company's surgical products and procedures
by spine surgeons, development and acceptance of new products or
product enhancements, clinical and statistical verification of the
benefits achieved via the use of NuVasive's products (including the
iGA® platform), the Company's ability to effectually
manage inventory as it continues to release new products, its
ability to recruit and retain management and key personnel, and the
other risks and uncertainties described in NuVasive's news releases
and periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
NuVasive's public filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission are available at www.sec.gov. NuVasive assumes no
obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect
events or circumstances arising after the date on which it was
made.
1Lehmen JA, Gerber EJ. MIS lateral spine surgery: a
systematic literature review of complications, outcomes, and
economics. Eur Spine J 2015;24(3
Suppl):287-313.
2Goldstein CL, Phillips FM, Rampersaud YR.
Comparative effectiveness and economic evaluations of open versus
minimally invasive posterior or transforaminal lumbar interbody
fusion: A systematic review. Spine 2016;41(Suppl
8):S74-89.
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