Amplio Spine signed a letter of intent to acquire the KeyLift expandable inter laminar stabilization system, according to an April 23 news release. The acquisition includes KeyLiftXS and KeyLift XL, four sizes for eight total SKUs and related assets from…
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Spinal Simplicity earned the FDA’s 510(k) clearance for the Freedom decompression system, according to an April 23 news release. The minimally invasive system is designed for lumbar spinal stenosis and introduces enhanced instrumentation to improve procedural precision and efficiency. “Freedom…
The 8th World Congress of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Techniques will convene spine leaders in Los Angeles in May, according to a news release shared with Becker’s. The WCMISST 2026 will take place May 7 through May 9 at…
Boardman Ohio-based Southwoods Health purchased an ExcelsiusGPS spine robot, according to an April 21 news release. The $1.3 million investment was made after spine surgeons spent two years evaluating options for robotic-assisted spine systems. Frank Grisafi, MD, performed the first…
Charthage, Ill.-based Memorial Hospital and Macomb, Ill.-based McDonough District Hospital partnered, and added orthopedic surgeon Corey Welchlin, DO, according to an April 21 news release. Dr. Welchlin will see patients at Memorial Medical Clinic Carthage and MDH. He has practiced…
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Jonathan Rasouli, MD, joined NeuroSpine Plus in Paramus, N.J., after working with Northwell Health in New Hyde Park, N.Y., he said in an April 22 email to Becker’s. Five things to know: 1. Dr. Rasouli, a board-certified spinal neurosurgeon, joined…
WVU Medicine United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, W.Va., purchased Medtronic’s new Stealth AXiS surgical system, the hospital said in an April 20 Facebook post. The Stealth AXiS system was cleared by the FDA earlier this year, and initial cases have…
Pediatric hand surgeon Scott Kozin, MD, was named chief medical officer for Tampa-based Shriners Children’s. In the role Dr. Kozin will lead medical staff and oversee clinical strategy, quality and patient care across Shriners’ network, according to an April 22…
Revision spine surgery is among the most technically demanding work in the OR, and some spine surgeons have rethought their approaches to these cases. Three spine surgeons discuss their changes for the better. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series…
Daniel Park, MD, performed the first case in the Midwest using the ActiveL artificial disc, he said in an April 21 LinkedIn post. The ActivL lumbar artificial disc rejoined the U.S. market under Highridge Medical in February. Dr. Park is…