Author: Carly Behm

Augmedics' new CEO and seven more updates from spine and orthopedic device companies in the last week:

Orthofix and nView Medical have partnered to develop and co-market artificial intelligence-driven guidance systems for spine and orthopedic cases.

Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, N.D., plans to admit as many as 300 spine patients who have been waiting a year or more for surgery at Manitoba Shared Health in Canada, CBC News reported Jan. 19.

Austin-based devicemaker Genesys Spine reported 184 percent year-over-year revenue growth in its sacroiliac joint division in 2021.

Hip Innovation Technology received FDA approval to start a clinical study examining its reverse hip replacement system.

Vuze Medical's proprietary software-only guidance system received FDA 510(k) clearance.

Albuquerque-based New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates hired four physicians, Albuquerque Journal reported Jan. 15.

Augmedics, which develops the Xvision augmented reality surgical system, named Kevin Hykes president and CEO.

Brentwood, Tenn.-based 7 Springs Orthopedics acquired Hendersonville, Tenn.-based Sport Ortho Urgent Care.

Surgalign Holdings received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Holo Portal surgical system for lumbar spine surgeries.