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| {{Short description|American orthopedic surgeon}} | |||
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| == Personal life == | |||
| ⚫ | '''Jack Elliot Zigler''' (born May 27, 1952 in ], New York) is a Board Certified ] specializing in spine surgery at the Texas Back Institute in Plano, Texas. He is best known for being the first surgeon to perform a ProDisc ] surgery in the United States, on October 3, 2001. | ||
| ⚫ | == Organizations == | ||
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| Since joining the Texas Back Institute in 1996, Zigler has been an international guest lecturer on topics in spinal reconstruction, as well as a |
Since joining the Texas Back Institute in 1996, Zigler has been an international guest lecturer on topics in spinal reconstruction, as well as a ] for the ProDisc artificial disc replacement system's ] (FDA) clinical studies. He is a former Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at ] in Dallas, Texas. He served as President of the American Spinal Injury Association from 2003 to 2005.<ref></ref> | ||
| ⚫ | == Role as ProDisc Principal Investigator == | ||
| Zigler currently resides in ], Texas, with his wife Wendy, and his children, Jeffrey and Jennifer. | |||
| ⚫ | Zigler's role as Principal Investigator for the ProDisc, ] Spine's artificial disc replacement system, was to monitor all the clinical ProDisc cases done at the Texas Back Institute, and also to serve as a resource to Synthes on questions about cases done at all of the 19 other investigative sites. | ||
| ⚫ | On August 14, 2006, the ProDisc-L ("lumbar") Total Disc Replacement was approved by the FDA for use as a treatment for functionally disabling pain from lumbar ] ("DDD"). It was the second device to be approved by the FDA for such a purpose. | ||
| == Education/Distinctions== | |||
| In 1973, Zigler received a B.S., with distinction, from ]. He received an M.D. in 1977, cum laude, from ] in ], New York. After a Surgical Residency at Long Island Jewish - Hillside Medical Center, Zigler completed his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at ]. Finally, Zigler completed a Fellowship in Spine Surgery and Spinal Trauma at ] School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. | |||
| ⚫ | As a condition of approval, Synthes Spine is required to conduct a five-year study assessing the long-term safety and effectiveness of the disc. The study will include the 286 patients who participated in the pre-approval clinical trials. The company is also required to complete an annual analysis and report any major adverse events (such as implant breakage, subsidence or expulsion from the disc space). These conditions are similar to those imposed on the Charite artificial disc. Zigler is himself responsible for publication of the national data now that the ProDisc-L has been FDA-approved. | ||
| In 1981, Zigler was named '''Chief Resident''' at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. During the 1980's, he served as '''Chief of the Spinal Injury Service''' and '''Director of Fellowship and Residency Training''' at ] in ], California. While performing his duties there, he also served as '''Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery''' at the University of Southern California School of Medicine. In 1984, Zigler served as the '''Spinal Injury Consultant''' to the Los Angeles ]. | |||
| More recently, questions about ethics of surgeon investigators in the Pro Disc study have been raised, specifically in a New York Times article about conflicts of interest related to his Zigler's financial ties, in which it is reported that he invested $25,000 in the company.<ref name="NYT20080130"></ref> | |||
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| Since the time of these articles, there has been no substantiation to support the New York Times' allegations, and a follow-up FDA audit of Zigler's ProDisc site prompted by these allegations turned up no evidence of any wrongdoing.{{Citation needed|date=August 2008}} | |||
| ⚫ | == Role as ProDisc Principal Investigator == | ||
| ⚫ | Zigler's role as |
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| ⚫ | == In the media == | ||
| ⚫ | On August 14, 2006, the |
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| Zigler has appeared as a guest expert on Orange County News network in Orange County, California, as well as Good Morning Texas, a morning show produced by the ABC affiliate ] in ], Texas. He has been consulted numerous times regarding the spinal injuries of such high-profile celebrities as ] and ]. | |||
| ⚫ | As a condition of approval, Synthes Spine is required to conduct a five |
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| ⚫ | == In the |
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| * Quoted in USA Today article when actor ] received injuries in a race-car accident | |||
| * Quoted in Cnn.com article on actor ] spinal cord injury | |||
| * Recognized in the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis' newsletter, delivering an honor as ASIA President to a fellow scientist Damien Pearse, PhD | |||
| *Quoted in USA Today article when actor ] received injuries in a race-car accident <ref></ref> | |||
| *Quoted in Cnn.com article on actor ]'s spinal cord injury<ref></ref> | |||
| *Quoted in Orthopedic Tech Review's Industry News section about Christopher Reeve's condition <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.orthopedictechreview.com/issues/novdec02/news.htm |title=www.orthopedictechreview.com |access-date=2007-02-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061016182003/http://www.orthopedictechreview.com/issues/novdec02/news.htm |archive-date=2006-10-16 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | |||
| *Recognized in the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis' newsletter, delivering an honor as ASIA President to a fellow scientist, Damien Pearse, PhD <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.miamiproject.miami.edu/x928.xml |title=www.miamiproject.miami.edu |access-date=2007-02-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060901081958/http://www.miamiproject.miami.edu/x928.xml |archive-date=2006-09-01 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | |||
| *Quoted on Raleigh-Durham ABC affiliate's website discussing nonfusion surgical devices <ref></ref> | |||
| == Publications == | == Publications == | ||
| ⚫ | Zigler is a |
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| ⚫ | Zigler is a contributing editor to ''Spine Trauma''<ref></ref> and ''Spinal Arthroplasty'',<ref></ref> authoritative medical textbooks. He has authored over 45 articles and chapters in internationally-read ] medical journals and books. | ||
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| == Books == | |||
| '''American Spinal Injury Association, ''Board of Directors'', ''President Emeritus''''' | |||
| • Cervical Spine Research Society, ''Executive Committee'' | |||
| • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, ''COMSS Representative'' | |||
| • North American Spine Society, ''Chairman of Task Force on Aging'' | |||
| • American Orthopaedic Association | |||
| "Spine Trauma" (1998) and "Spinal Arthroplasty" (2005).<ref></ref> | |||
| ==See also== | |||
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==References== | ||
| {{Reflist}} | |||
| "Spine Trauma" (1998) and "Spinal Arthroplasty" (2005) on sale | |||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| * Biography on |
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| * Biography on Spine-Health, a peer-reviewed information database for spine surgery patients. | |||
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| * Biography on SpineUniverse, a peer-reviewed information database for spine surgery patients. | |||
| {{DEFAULTSORT:Zigler, Jack}} | |||
| * CSRS Author, "Patient Information Sheet on Cervical Fusion Materials" | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:22, 13 April 2024
American orthopedic surgeon | This biographical article is written like a résumé. Please help improve it by revising it to be neutral and encyclopedic. (September 2023) |
Jack Elliot Zigler (born May 27, 1952 in Brooklyn, New York) is a Board Certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery at the Texas Back Institute in Plano, Texas. He is best known for being the first surgeon to perform a ProDisc artificial disc replacement surgery in the United States, on October 3, 2001.
Organizations
Since joining the Texas Back Institute in 1996, Zigler has been an international guest lecturer on topics in spinal reconstruction, as well as a Principal Investigator for the ProDisc artificial disc replacement system's U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clinical studies. He is a former Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He served as President of the American Spinal Injury Association from 2003 to 2005.
Role as ProDisc Principal Investigator
Zigler's role as Principal Investigator for the ProDisc, Synthes Spine's artificial disc replacement system, was to monitor all the clinical ProDisc cases done at the Texas Back Institute, and also to serve as a resource to Synthes on questions about cases done at all of the 19 other investigative sites.
On August 14, 2006, the ProDisc-L ("lumbar") Total Disc Replacement was approved by the FDA for use as a treatment for functionally disabling pain from lumbar degenerative disc disease ("DDD"). It was the second device to be approved by the FDA for such a purpose.
As a condition of approval, Synthes Spine is required to conduct a five-year study assessing the long-term safety and effectiveness of the disc. The study will include the 286 patients who participated in the pre-approval clinical trials. The company is also required to complete an annual analysis and report any major adverse events (such as implant breakage, subsidence or expulsion from the disc space). These conditions are similar to those imposed on the Charite artificial disc. Zigler is himself responsible for publication of the national data now that the ProDisc-L has been FDA-approved.
More recently, questions about ethics of surgeon investigators in the Pro Disc study have been raised, specifically in a New York Times article about conflicts of interest related to his Zigler's financial ties, in which it is reported that he invested $25,000 in the company.
Since the time of these articles, there has been no substantiation to support the New York Times' allegations, and a follow-up FDA audit of Zigler's ProDisc site prompted by these allegations turned up no evidence of any wrongdoing.
In the media
Zigler has appeared as a guest expert on Orange County News network in Orange County, California, as well as Good Morning Texas, a morning show produced by the ABC affiliate WFAA-TV in Dallas, Texas. He has been consulted numerous times regarding the spinal injuries of such high-profile celebrities as Christopher Reeve and Jason Priestley.
- Quoted in USA Today article when actor Jason Priestley received injuries in a race-car accident
- Quoted in Cnn.com article on actor Christopher Reeve's spinal cord injury
- Quoted in Orthopedic Tech Review's Industry News section about Christopher Reeve's condition
- Recognized in the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis' newsletter, delivering an honor as ASIA President to a fellow scientist, Damien Pearse, PhD
- Quoted on Raleigh-Durham ABC affiliate's website discussing nonfusion surgical devices
Publications
Zigler is a contributing editor to Spine Trauma and Spinal Arthroplasty, authoritative medical textbooks. He has authored over 45 articles and chapters in internationally-read peer-reviewed medical journals and books.
Books
"Spine Trauma" (1998) and "Spinal Arthroplasty" (2005).
References
- www.asia-spinalinjury.org profiles
- www.nytimes.com 1/30/2008
- consumerist.com docs-who-praised-prodisc-revealed-to-have-financial-ties-to-product
- www.usatoday.com 8/12/2002
- CNN 9/16/2002
- "www.orthopedictechreview.com". Archived from the original on 2006-10-16. Retrieved 2007-02-15.
- "www.miamiproject.miami.edu". Archived from the original on 2006-09-01. Retrieved 2007-02-15.
- www.prnewswire.com
- www.us.elsevierhealth.com
- www.qmp.com spinal_arthroplasty.html
- www.bestwebbuys.com