Author: Alan Condon

Spinal implant developer RTI Surgical on May 26 announced Stuart Simpson joined its board of directors, EIN News reports.

Steven Zielinski, MD, was reportedly the first spine surgeon in the U.S. to perform a lumbar spinal fusion that fuses two biocompatible polymer stabilization devices, The Marlin Democrat reports.

Spinal device company Zynfusion appointed Mark Terrill as CEO May 26.

Olean, N.Y.-based Upper Allegheny Health System recently elected four board members, including orthopedic surgeon Shabir Bhayani, MD, Tap Into reports.

Here are three spine device companies that partnered with sports stars in the past year:

Orthofix is sponsoring spine patient and Olympic gold medalist Laura Wilkinson, according to a May 26 announcement.

Neurosurgeon Peter Rasmussen, MD, was appointed to the advisory board of Centerline Biomedical on May 22.

Spinal implant developer Zavation Medical Products on May 26 launched eZspand, an expandable lumbar interbody fusion device, Biospace reports.

Here are two spine and orthopedic company transactions that were announced or completed in the past month:

 Here are the top 10 most-read articles featured on Becker's Spine Review between May 18 and May 21: