Spinal stenosis was the most common diagnosis for both cervical and lumbar spine patients, according to the American Spine Registry’s 2026 report. The report, released Feb. 26, includes data on cervical and lumbar procedures and outcomes from 2015 to 2024. Here…
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The ongoing trend of spine medtech companies selling off assets or merging with other companies is continuing into 2026 with three key moves. 1. VB Spine has entered into an agreement with Robotron Surgical Technologies to acquire the SpineHawk platform.…
At Saint Louis University-SSM Health, spinal neurosurgeon Mauricio Avila, MD, has spent his time building bridges between orthopedic spine and neurosurgeons. Interdisciplinary collaboration has become more and more of a priority in the spine world, especially with overlapping care needs…
SEPA Pain & Spine in Horsham, Pa., is partnering with DxTx Pain and Spine, according to a March 3 news release. SEPA is a pain management practice with seven physicians. The practice includes spinal injections, nerve blocks and spinal cord…
Implanet’s Swingo anterior cervical cage earned the FDA’s 510(k) clearance, according to a March 3 news release. The Swingo cage range includes multiple implant sizes and is made with 3D printing technology. It can be used for all types of…
Hubly Surgical earned Premier’s Breakthough Technology Designation for Neurosurgical Products, according to a March 3 news release. Premier’s designation is granted to innovations offering advantages in patient safety, clinical outcomes and operational efficiencies. Effective Feb. 1 the agreement allows Premier…
Healthcare organizations entered 2025 under persistent labor costs, reimbursement volatility and regulatory uncertainty. Deal volume remained below historical highs. Hospital margins were uneven. Nearly half of announced hospital transactions involved financial distress. At the same time, outpatient migration accelerated. Ambulatory…
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Montclair, N.J.-based Mountainside Medical Group has added Mikhail Khaimov, DO, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstruction and joint replacement. Dr. Khaimov performs hip and knee replacements using robotic-assisted technology and offers general orthopedic care, fracture treatment and comprehensive evaluations,…
New York City-based NYU Langone Health presented five studies challenging assumptions in orthopedic care, including surgical eligibility, recovery expectations and infection prevention, at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ annual meeting in New Orleans. One study found ACL reconstruction benefited…
Postoperative infections were the most common complication in spine patients at the 30- and 90- day checkpoint, according to the American Spine Registry’s 2026 report. The report, released Feb. 26, includes data on cervical and lumbar procedures and outcomes from 2015…