Smith+Nephew on May 20 launched the Journey II unicompartmental knee system. By Alan Condon - 5/20/20

The European Commission recently approved Zolgensma, Novartis' $2.1 million gene therapy drug for spinal muscular atrophy, for infants and children up to 46 pounds. By Alan Condon - 5/20/20

Neurosurgeon Jeffrey Gross, MD, has been selected to serve as chairperson volunteer medical liaison for the Newport Beach (Calif.) Covid Safe Commerce Task Force, KTVN reports. By Alan Condon - 5/20/20

Little Rock-based University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center is the first hospital in Arkansas to use the ExcelsiusGPS robotic spine navigation system, thecabin.net reports. By Eric Oliver - 5/20/20

Dubois, Pa.-based Penn Highlands Healthcare is beginning construction on a multistory building that will house The Brain and Spine Center and an orthopedic Center of Excellence, Connect FM radio reports. By Alan Condon - 5/20/20

Vero Beach, Fla.-based Vero Orthopaedics & Neurology recently restarted elective surgeries. By Alan Condon - 5/20/20

Eight spine surgeons discuss how the pandemic will affect spine in ASCs, addressing patient selection, payer issues and the potential for acceleration in the future. By Laura Dyrda - 5/20/20

Orthobiologics company Cerapedics published data from a clinical trial examining the fusion rate of its i-Factor bone graft in noninstrumented lumbar fusion. By Alan Condon - 5/19/20

Fort Worth (Texas) Brain and Spine Institute recently partnered with eMDs, which provides EHR, practice management and revenue cycle management solutions for medical practices. By Alan Condon - 5/19/20

NuVasive's radiation reduction device LessRay recently won the "Best New Imaging Technology Solution" honor at the 2020 MedTech Breakthrough Awards.   By Alan Condon - 5/19/20

Here's how Medtronic, Stryker and Johnson & Johnson's shares have fluctuated over the last five days. By Eric Oliver - 5/19/20

The number of spine surgeries performed at hospitals in the U.S. decreased 45 percent from March 1 to April 15, compared to the same period in 2019, Axios reports. By Alan Condon - 5/19/20

Medtronic on May 19 launched the Kyphon Assist Directional Cannula for balloon kyphoplasty procedures. By Alan Condon - 5/19/20

Orthopedic device manufacturer Implanet entered into exclusive negotiations May 18 to sell its Madison total knee implant. By Alan Condon - 5/19/20

Fred McQueary, MD, executive vice president and chief clinical officer at Mercy, is taking an early retirement to help the Chesterfield, Mo.-based health system address financial losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Ozarks Independent reports. By Alan Condon - 5/19/20

Joseph Bosco, MD, is president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and professor and vice chair for clinical affairs of the NYU Langone department of orthopedic surgery in New York City. By Alan Condon - 5/19/20

Here are three hospitals expanding spine and neurosurgery programs: By Alan Condon - 5/18/20

Spine surgeon Melvin Makhni, MD, is touting telemedicine to "continue to revolutionize healthcare" after healthcare providers across the country have pivoted to the technology since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, CBS Boston reports. By Alan Condon - 5/18/20

A group of Alabama orthopedic surgeons and entrepreneurs will open OS1 Sports Injury Clinic in Hoover, Ala., in June. By Eric Oliver - 5/18/20

Lewiston-based Central Maine Healthcare is seeking state approval for a $14.2 million ASC that will provide orthopedic surgery in Topsham, Bangor Daily News reports. By Alan Condon - 5/18/20