Carly Behm, Author at Becker’s Spine Review

FDA clearances, acquisitions & more: 5 device company notes

Here are five updates from spine and orthopedic device companies in the last two weeks:

Accountability, independence and more: 3 orthopedic leaders weigh in on data analytics

More orthopedic practice leaders are leveraging data analytics with respect to patient care.

Orthopedic surgeon partnering with University of Kentucky on ACL injury research

Orthopedic surgeon Darren Johnson, MD, is collaborating with researchers at the University of Kentucky in Lexington to study anterior cruciate ligament injuries.

Steadman Clinic adds endoscopic spine specialist

Spine surgeon Michael Gallizzi, MD, is joining The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo.

Surgalign Holdings acquires equity interest in AI company

Surgalign Holdings acquired equity interest in Interneural Networks, whose artificial intelligence technology identifies possible pathological states.

NuVasive's bone void filler cleared by FDA for expanded use

NuVasive's Attrax Putty has been cleared by the FDA for use in interbody fusions of the thoracolumbar spine, NuVasive said Jan. 5.

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute adds spine surgeon

Des Plaines-based Illinois Bone and Joint Institute added spine surgeon Christopher Bergin, MD, according to a Jan. 4 announcement in the Daily Herald.

20+ orthopedic practice deals, partnerships by state

More than 20 orthopedic practice mergers, acquisitions and partnerships were sealed since the beginning of 2021. Here is a state-by-state breakdown:

Robotics company secures seed capital to develop orthopedic navigation technology

New York City-based robotics company Caira Surgical received $5 million in seed capital.

Abbott spinal cord stimulator clears FDA hurdle

Abbott's Proclaim XR spinal cord stimulation system was approved by the FDA for expanded MRI compatibility.