Author: Carly Behm

Linnea Burman, vice president and general manager of Medtronic's enabling technology business, was recognized as Innovator of the Year by the National Spine Health Foundation.

For orthopedic surgeons, professional growth can happen beyond the clinical practice. Two surgeons told Becker's Spine Review how they stay involved in their professional community.

Boulder, Colo.-based M2 Orthopedics Partners raised $65 million in funding, BizWest reported Nov. 8.

Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger is planning a $180 million orthopedic center.

From third-quarter financial reports to Johnson & Johnson's latest orthopedic acquisition, here are seven key updates from spine and orthopedic device companies in the last week:

David Dvorak, who previously led Zimmer Biomet, was named executive chair of the board of directors at medical device company Think Surgical, according to a Nov. 10 news release.

Franklin-based Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee received two nods from the American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives, according to an announcement posted in the Williamson Herald on Nov. 10.

Bethlehem, Pa.-based St. Luke’s University Health Network named Douglas Lundy, MD, as chair of orthopedics.

Dr. Helen Hann, an anesthesiologist at John Radcliffe Hospital in the United Kingdom, had been interested in awake spine surgery for 12 years but hadn't found a surgeon willing to take up the challenge with her.

Golden Valley, Minn.-based Twin Cities Orthopedics appointed a new COO and chief development officer from within the practice, the practice said Nov. 9.