Becker’s Spine Review

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has awarded more than $260,000 to 14 programs through its 2026 Inspiring Diversity, Equity and Access grant program.  The initiative funds efforts to expand access to orthopaedic education, support pathway and retention programs, and…

A lawsuit filed in Delaware Court of Chancery by the Exactech Litigation Trust alleges that private equity firm TPG, among other entities, concealed known defects in implant components.  Following its acquisition of Exactech in 2018, private equity firm TPG concealed…

Jason Sansone, MD, completed his 25th spine surgery using Globus Medical’s ExcelsiusHub navigation system at Watertown (Wis.) Regional Medical Center. ExcelsiusHub was recently added at the hospital, and it provides increased precision for surgeons, according to a Feb. 5 news…

Medical device company Advita Ortho has received a U.S. patent for an AI-enabled surgical planning framework.  The algorithm helps surgeons prioritize the variables in joint replacement procedures, such as implant alignment, sizing and soft tissue balance, rather than balancing each…

Orthobiologics company Ossio closed $50 million in credit facility from Horizon Technology Finance and Monroe Capital, according to a Feb. 11 news release. The deal includes initial $40 million senior credit facility for Ossio, along with an additional $10 million…

Evanston, Ill.-based Northwestern University scientists have created the most advanced human spinal cord injury organoid model to date, enabling researchers to test regenerative therapies in lab-grown tissue, according to a study published Feb. 11 in Nature Biomedical Engineering. The team…

Zavation Medical Products, a designer and manufacturer of spinal hardware and biologics, has released what it said is its most advanced cervical interbody implant, combining the company’s Labyrinth porous Peek design with NanoPrime titanium ion bond technology.  The implant integrates…

Creating work-life balance and building up their business acumen is crucial for young surgeons joining the orthopedic and spine industries to avoid burnout and create longevity.  There are roadblocks facing young surgeons who want to make a career in private…

Innovations in spine surgery are opening up new opportunities for patient quality and reducing complications. Surgeons say minimally invasive approaches have reduced wound drainage, infections and instability while enabling same-day discharge. Four spine surgeons discuss what these shifts look like…

CartiNova, a regenerative medicine clinic focused on orthopedic and spine care, has launched in Atlanta. Founded by Trevor Turner, MD, a regenerative orthopedics physician, the practice offers minimally invasive, in-office procedures for knee and spine conditions as an alternative to…