A federal appeals court declined a full review of its decision to award $248 million to Stryker in a surgical tool patent case against Zimmer Biomet, according to MassDevice. By Shayna Korol - 3/22/19

Four orthopedic and spine device companies that recently launched or released devices: By Eric Oliver - 3/22/19

The global spinal implants market is expected to grow at a 5.5 percent compound annual growth rate between 2017 and 2023, according to a Market Research Future report. By Shayna Korol - 3/21/19

Former NuVasive CEO Gregory Lucier partnered with Chicago-based private equity firm GTCR to form a new company in the healthcare space. By Laura Dyrda - 3/21/19

Here are the big acquisitions in the orthopedic and spine device space announced so far in 2019. By Laura Dyrda - 3/21/19

The disposable spinal instrument market is expected to grow between 2018 and 2028 due to an increasing number of surgeons opting for disposable instruments due to their advantages over reusable kits, according to a Future Market Insights report. By Shayna Korol - 3/20/19

Centinel Spine appointed Dirk Kuyper and Gregory Rainey to its board of directors. By Eric Oliver - 3/20/19

Brainlab acquired an application-specific robotic technologies developer to strengthen its cranial and spine surgery offerings. By Laura Dyrda - 3/20/19

Here are 12 key notes on spine and orthopedic device companies: By Eric Oliver - 3/20/19

Osso VR showcased its virtual reality training module for Smith & Nephew’s NAVIO Surgical System at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2019 Annual Meeting, March 12-16 in Las Vegas, according to the Robotics Business Review. By Shayna Korol - 3/19/19

In a recent press release, Additive Implants, Inc., a medical device company focused on using the power of additive manufacturing to address unmet surgeon needs, announced the FDA clearance of its first product, the 3D printed, titanium alloy SureMAX™ Cervical Spacer System. By Staff - 3/19/19

Think Surgical and United Orthopedic entered into a joint marketing agreement to sell their products together, MedicalDesign & Outsourcing reports. By Eric Oliver - 3/19/19

The FDA plans review the risks of surgical and implantable staplers after receiving thousands of reports about the medical devices, according to Zenopa. By Angie Stewart - 3/19/19

St. Mary Mercy Livonia (Mich.) became the state's first hospital to offer the Mazor X Robotic Guidance Platform. By Angie Stewart - 3/19/19

Private equity firm Blackstone agreed to acquire orthopedic and anti-rheumatism pharmaceutical company Ayumi Pharmaceutical Corp. By Eric Oliver - 3/18/19

Intuitive Surgical's single-port da Vinci SP surgical system received FDA 510(k) clearance for transoral otolaryngology procedures. By Angie Stewart - 3/18/19

Specialist practice in rural areas poses unique difficulties and opportunities.  By Shayna Korol - 3/18/19

The global spinal fusion device market is expected to reach $10.96 billion by 2025, according to a Transparency Market Research report. By Shayna Korol - 3/15/19

Kuros Biosciences received FDA 510(k) approval for its transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion cage. By Eric Oliver - 3/15/19

Medtronic appointed Andrea Goldsmith, PhD, to its board as an independent director. By Laura Dyrda - 3/15/19