Here are five orthopedic surgeons making headlines this week. By Alan Condon - 11/26/19

Here are nine key notes on spine and orthopedic device companies: By Eric Oliver - 11/26/19

CrossRoads Extremity Systems, backed by private equity company HealthpointCapital, acquired four orthopedic implant product lines from Surgical Frontiers on Nov. 25. By Alan Condon - 11/26/19

Hopkinsville, Ky.-based Jennie Stuart Health will relocate the three orthopedic surgeons from its hospital campus to a new planned facility and hire another once completed in October 2020, reports the Kentucky New Era. By Alan Condon - 11/26/19

The global spinal devices market is projected to reach $15.74 billion by 2026, according to a report from Fortune Business Insights. By Angie Stewart - 11/26/19

Arthrosurface launched its SpiralUp TCL Allograft System on Nov. 25. By Alan Condon - 11/26/19

The Royal London Hospital in England performed the first robotic-assisted procedure in the U.K. with Silony Medical's Verticale MIS Posterior Spinal Fixation System, Markets Business Insider reported Nov. 25. By Alan Condon - 11/26/19

Alphatec launched its SafeOp Neural InformatiX System for spine surgery on Nov. 26. By Alan Condon - 11/26/19

Richard Wohns, MD, JD, founder of NeoSpine in Puyallup, Wash., discusses the biggest threat he sees to spine care, insurance company denials, and how spending a little upfront could provide better outcomes and significant savings in the future. By Laura Dyrda - 11/26/19

Three spine surgeons from across the country discuss the big trends in spine today and how their practices will likely change next year. By Laura Dyrda - 11/26/19

The Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, International Cartilage Repair Society and ON Foundation have partnered to form The Biologics Alliance. By Eric Oliver - 11/25/19

Vail, Colo.-based The Steadman Clinic recently partnered with orthopedic practice company Orthopedic Care Partners. By Alan Condon - 11/25/19

Princeton, Ky.-based Caldwell Medical Center will open its Caldwell Medical Associates Orthopedic Clinic in early December to meet the growing needs of the community, The TimesLeader reports. By Eric Oliver - 11/25/19

Anterior cervical disc replacement procedures are safe to perform in ASCs, according to a study published in Spine. By Eric Oliver - 11/25/19

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis recently installed the 7D Surgical System for Machine-Vision Image Guided Surgery for spine procedures. By Alan Condon - 11/25/19

Spinal Elements was recognized as a Top Workplace for 2019 by The San Diego Union Tribune and its partner Energage on Nov. 17. By Alan Condon - 11/25/19

The FDA recently granted NuVasive 510(k) clearance to expand its CoRent Small Interlock system for multilevel use in cervical spine surgery. By Alan Condon - 11/25/19

Beckley, W.Va.-based U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center recently appointed William Carson, MD, as acting chief of staff while an investigation into sexual assault charges against a former physician is ongoing, reports Metro News. By Alan Condon - 11/25/19

Spine surgeon Daniel Capen, MD, was sentenced to 30 months in prison on Nov. 22 after pleading guilty to conspiracy and receiving kickbacks at the now defunct Pacific Hospital of Long Beach, Calif., reports the Long Beach Post News. By Alan Condon - 11/25/19

Detroit Medical Center is in danger of losing its residency program, and former director of the program Murali Guthikonda, MD, told The Detroit News that charges against the program that caused it to lose accreditation are inaccurate. By Laura Dyrda - 11/25/19