Author: Carly Behm

Geneva, Ill.-base Fox Valley Orthopedics joined Sequel Ortho, a management services organization, according to a Nov. 6 news release shared with Becker’s. The partnership will give Fox Valley Orthopedics access to enhanced operational support, data and technology infrastructure, and strategic…

Xtant Medical’s CollagenX wound healing product is out in a full commercial launch, according to a Nov. 6 news release. CollagenX is a bovine collagen particulate for surgical wound closure designed to promote healing, prevent dehiscence and reduce surgical site…

A new chapter in spine surgery is unfolding, and Vamsi Kancherla, MD, is one of the surgeons writing its opening lines. Dr. Kancherla performed the first all-uniportal endoscopic lumbar fusion in Georgia at Lawrenceville-based Northside Hospital Gwinnett. He said he…

Amber Implants, the company behind the VCFix spinal system, named Vincent Gardès as CEO, according to a Nov. 6 news release. Mr. Gardès spent four years as chair of Amber Implants’ board. Amber Implants’ current CEO, Dr. Banafsheh Sajadi, will…

Stryker’s orthopedic growth has continued through the third quarter, and momentum is expected especially in shoulder care, according to an Oct. 30 earnings call. Five key takeaways 1. Orthopedics grew 11.4% organically, and Mako robotics was an important driver, CFO…

Zimmer Biomet’s third quarter net sales of $2 billion rose 9.7% year over year, according to financial results posted Nov. 5. Five things to know: 1. Zimmer Biomet’s net earnings in the third quarter were $230.9 million. 2. Knee sales…

Moving spine surgery to the ASC brings a wealth of advantages including cost savings, but there are some prominent challenges to migration. Five spine surgeons discuss the roadblocks. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to spine…

PracticeCore, a management service organization focused exclusively on spine, neurosurgery and brain care, has launched, according to a Nov. 5 news release. The MSO offers revenue cycle management services for physician practices, ASCs and hospital systems. PracticeCore offers support with…

Christopher Michel, MD, joined The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics’ Parkway Division in Hagerstown, Md. Dr. Michel is a spine surgeon with training in minimally invasive and complex spine care, according to an Oct. 29 news release. He earned his medical…

Augurex’s Spinestat diagnostic test earned the FDA’s breakthrough device designation. Spinestate is a 14-3-3eta autoantibody multiplex immunoassay test for diagnosing axial spondyloarthritis, according to an Oct. 28 news release. It’s designed to address an unmet need in the early and…