Author: Carly Behm

Here are six executive appointments from spine and orthopedic device companies in the last two months.

Becker's Spine Review reported on five robot acquisitions for spine and orthopedic surgery in April.

Juliet Cunningham was named vice president of investor relations at spine device company NuVasive.

Michael Archdeacon, MD. UC Health (Cincinnati). Dr. Archdeacon's practice specializes in fracture care, and he has performed more than 1,600 pelvic and acetabular fracture surgeries. He was recently named the next CEO of UC Health's physician group.

Orthofix received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its OrthoNext digital platform for pediatric orthopedic planning.

Confirmis' Identity Imprint knee replacement system received 510(k) clearance from the FDA.

Little Rock-based University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine appointed four vice chairs in the department of orthopedic surgery, according to a May 10 announcement.

Indianapolis-based Ascension St. Vincent will build a new neurosurgical hospital as part of a $325 million expansion, the Indy Star reported May 10.

Consolidation of orthopedic practices is a trend that will continue, but private orthopedic practices can still thrive, according to Mark Getelman, MD, of Van Nuys, Calif.-based Southern California Orthopedic Institute.

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