Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) says a study shows its balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) and vertebroplasty (VP) technology could eliminate opioid use among many with spinal fractures. The medical device giant sponsored a retrospective claims analysis of a large, nationally representative insurance claims database. The results — recently published in Osteoporosis … [Read more...] about Medtronic says study results show alternative spine procedures could reduce opioid use