Integra LifeSciences launched the Integra Panta 2 TTC Arthrodesis Nail System for tibio-talo-calcaneal ankle fusion for severe arthritis. By Shayna Korol - 2/15/19

Fortune once again included Stryker on its "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for the 9th consecutive year. By Eric Oliver - 2/15/19

Privately-held spinal device company Innovasive rebranded and changed its name to Amplify Surgical. By Mackenzie Garrity - 2/14/19

The owners of A&G Spinal Solutions and pain management physician Michael Frey, MD, received prison sentences after pleading guilty to their roles in a kickback and Medicare fraud scheme, according to News-Press. By Mackenzie Garrity - 2/14/19

Carevature Medical's Dreal decompression platform was used in 1,000 procedures to date. By Eric Oliver - 2/14/19

Johnson & Johnson's Ethicon plans to acquire robotic technologies company Auris Health for $3.4 billion. By Laura Dyrda - 2/14/19

Medtronic partnered with the Charleston-based Medical University of South Carolina to improve patient care across multiple areas, including joint replacements. By Laura Dyrda - 2/14/19

OrthoGrid Systems will unveil its PhantomMSK Hip Preservation System at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2019 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, March 12-16. By Shayna Korol - 2/13/19

Total cervical disc replacement performed using Centinel Spine's ProDisc Vivo significantly improved clinical outcomes, according to a study in Spine. By Shayna Korol - 2/13/19

Carl O'Connell is the new CEO of McGinley Orthopedics, an orthopedic-focused medical device company, NBC affiliate KCWY 13 reports. By Eric Oliver - 2/13/19

Here are 12 key notes from spine and orthopedic device companies. By Mackenzie Garrity - 2/13/19

The global spine surgery robots market was valued at $75 million in 2018. Through 2026, the market is expected to experience a 17.5 percent compound annual growth rate, according to a Transparency Market Research report. By Mackenzie Garrity - 2/12/19

Xtant Medical, a medical technology company focused on spine disorders, appointed new senior sales leaders. By Laura Dyrda - 2/12/19

In the past year, both Stryker and Medtronic made key spine acquisitions — Stryker acquired K2M for $1.4 billion and Medtronic acquired Mazor for $1.7 billion — to give them a boost, while DePuy Synthes reported a decrease in spine revenue for 2018. By Laura Dyrda - 2/12/19

Earlier this month, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California granted a stay in patent litigation proceedings between Alphatec and NuVasive, among other decisions regarding ongoing litigation. By Laura Dyrda - 2/11/19

NuVasive's premarket target price jumped up while Smith & Nephew's dropped Feb. 11, amid rumors about the companies, according to Seeking Alpha. By Laura Dyrda - 2/11/19

In 2018, Smith & Nephew reported revenue increased 3 percent, but profits dropped after implementing a new operating model. By Laura Dyrda - 2/10/19

The FDA cleared 41 orthopedic-and spine-related devices in January. By Laura Dyrda - 2/10/19

The global medical robotic systems market is expected to top $6.5 billion by 2024, growing at a 14.5 percent compound annual growth rate, according to a Market Search Engine report. By Mackenzie Garrity - 2/8/19

The global spinal fusion market is predicted to exceed $1.2 billion by 2027, growing at a 5.4 percent compound annual growth rate, according to a Future Market Insights report. By Mackenzie Garrity - 2/8/19