OrthoWorx, an Indiana-based initiative formed in 2009 to support the orthopedic industry, has appointed Ryan Christner as its orthopedic industry retention initiative executive director. 

Biologics company Theradaptive's lead therapeutic, OsteoAdapt SP, has been featured in a preclinical spinal fusion study published in Spine, a prominent, peer-reviewed publication for spinal surgeons.

As spine robots and enabling technologies become more popular, the question arises on how to train new surgeons.

From a new total disc implant and new payer updates, here are seven key updates from spine and orthopedic medtech companies since Oct. 30.

Fusion Orthopedics has won a patent judgment against Extremity Medical from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Patent Trial and Appeal Board. 

Spine tech-focused medical technology company Carlsmed has launched what it calls a state-of-the-art digital production line.

Neal ElAttrache, MD, operated on Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani's shoulder on Nov. 5, the team said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.

John Barrasso, MD, a Republican senator in Wyoming, won his third term, the Associated Press declared Nov. 5.

Globus Medical saw increased sales in the third quarter of 2024, according to financial results posted Nov. 5. 

When faced with patient satisfaction challenges, Cathy Jones, CEO of Atlanta-based Apex Spine and Neurosurgery, took an innovative approach to transform staff culture from within.

While female surgeons are underrepresented in orthopedic and spine care overall, they are also underrepresented in the world of professional athletics. 

Ravi Chari, MD, was named CEO of Orthopaedic Solutions Management, according to a Nov. 5 news release.

Laminoplasty and laminectomy and fusion are both options to address cervical myelopathy, but their cost-effectiveness varies, according to a study in the Nov. 15 issue of Spine.

Fifty hospitals have been named in the top 10% of orthopedic surgery hospitals nationwide three years in a row, per Healthgrades.

Paramus, N.J.-based Valley Health System has opened a spine center.

Minnesota Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw underwent a successful surgery at Bloomington, Minn.-based Twin Cities Orthopedics on Nov. 4, according to a Sports Illustrated report. 

Keith Meister, MD, performed elbow surgery on David Fry, player for the Cleveland Guardians, on Oct. 30 in Dallas, according to a Nov. 4 report by espn.com.

Atllanta-based Resurgens Orthopaedics added two orthopedic surgeons to its team, according to a Nov. 5 news release shared with Becker's.

Ozempic has been lauded for its ability to treat a number of chronic conditions on top of obesity, including orthopedic pain. 

Brain Cole, MD, performed knee surgery on Joe Jiménez, a pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, on Oct. 29 in Chicago.