Author: Claire Wallace

Regenerative therapeutics company Theradaptive has gained FDA approval to enroll patients in its Oasis spine fusion study. 

Aurora Spine, a leader in minimally invasive spine technology, has been led by CEO Trent Northcutt since its inception in 2012. 

Bioengineering company Ossium Health has entered into an agreement with orthopedic device company Extremity Medical to distribute the OssiGraft viable bone matrix nationwide. 

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist has opened an orthopedics, sports medicine and podiatry clinic in Kernersville, N.C., inside of its existing fitness center, according to a Jan. 31 report from the Triad Business Journal. 

The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care has released its 2024 "Certification Handbook for Advanced Orthopaedics," originally launched in 2018. 

Medical device company Centinel Spine saw a revenue of $70 million in Prodisc total disc replacement sales in 2023, a 55% growth from the year prior. 

As orthopedic and spine specialists seek new job opportunities within the field, some return to former employers after tiring of private practice, relocating or coming out of retirement. 

Stryker has launched an expansion of its Prophecy surgical planning system, Prophecy Footprint, that aims to offer surgeons comprehensive planning for the entire foot. 

Orthopedic surgeon Mark Kelley, MD, has rejoined Laurium, Mich.-based Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital & Clinics, according to a Jan. 31 report from the Iron County Reporter.

While the sudden popularity of GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss is sparking discussion among physicians, it could have positive effects on the orthopedic and spine industry.