Medtronic can use the outcomes data collected by Spine 2000 to better understand how they can improve the quality of life for people who suffer with chronic neck or back pain. How Spine 2000 works Initially, the physician s office completes clinical baseline information surveys and a cervical or lumbar surgical summary. The patient completes baseline health status surveys and a patient information form. The surveys can be completed online, or can be faxed to PhDx for data entry. Physicians can compare their outcomes to the other spine practices, helping them to further improve their surgical outcomes, said Chris Green, PhDx s Spine Account Manager.
Physicians can also show payors patient outcomes data following spine surgery.
About Medtronic Sofamor Danek Products from Medtronic Sofamor Danek treat a variety of disorders of the cranium and spine, including traumatically induced conditions, degenerative conditions, deformities, and tumors. Medtronic Sofamor Danek develops, manufacturers and markets devices, instruments, computer assisted visualization products and biomaterials used in the treatment of spinal and cranial disorders. The company provides tailored, integrated software applications, data collection services and data repository products for supporting medical products outcomes and population health and disease management programs. Burdell is responsible for all sales and marketing efforts, including meeting company growth projections, expanding into several sales offices and growing the existing customer base. Marc s consultative approach to working with customers is a tremendous asset for PhDx, said Geoff Mather, CEO and President of PhDx.