WILMINGTON, N.C., March 21, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TranS1 Inc. (Nasdaq:TSON), a medical device company focused on designing, developing and marketing products that implement its proprietary approach to treat degenerative conditions of the spine affecting the lower lumbar region, today announced that two noteworthy clinical papers have been accepted for publication in peer-reviewed journals. In addition, TranS1 updated its revenue guidance for the first quarter of 2011.