Becker's Spine Review has reported on three spine medtech companies settling disputes and conflicts since July 5.

Spineology's OptiLIF Endo system was released in a limited launch, the devicemaker said Aug. 4.

Devicemaker SpineNet named Bill McDonald the company's new COO.

Stryker on Aug. 3 opened a 156,000-square-foot additive manufacturing facility in Cork, Ireland, with the capacity to create 600 high-tech positions, according to the country's Industrial Development Agency.

NuVasive saw year-over-year increase in second-quarter revenue with $310.5 million, according to financial results posted Aug. 3.

Surgalign reached a $2 million settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission related to activities between 2015 and 2019, the devicemaker said Aug. 3.

Conmed's multimillion-dollar acquisition and five more updates from spine and orthopedic devicemakers since July 27:

SeaSpine saw a 19 percent year-over-year increase in revenue during the second quarter of 2022, according to results posted Aug. 2.

Nevro Corp and Boston Scientific have reached an $85 million settlement in ongoing litigation over a spinal tech patent infringement.

Spinal devicemaker SeaSpine is launching an anterior lumbar interbody fusion device featuring the Reef A interbody.

Anders Cohen, DO, performed the first cast with Kleiner Device Labs' KG 2 Surge flow-through interbody system.

Centinel Spine's latest product launch and four more updates from spine and orthopedic medtech companies since July 20:

Stryker posted increased second-quarter sales and year-over-year growth across all business segments, according to July 26 financial results.

Michael Park, MD, PhD, and Rohan Lall, MD, completed the fifth procedure using SynerFuse's spine implant as part of a proof-of-concept study combining spinal fusion with the implant of a neurostimulator.

NuVasive's porous interbody implant and synthetic bone graft substitutes are a cost-effective option for later lumbar interbody fusions, a study in the Journal of Neurosurgery found. 

Centinel Spine launched its Fortos-C anterior cervical plating system.

The artificial cervical intervertebral disc market is expected to reach a $4.37 billion valuation by 2028, according to a July 25 report from Insight Partners. 

Medtronic has strengthened its position in the spine surgical market with several key moves in recent months:

CMS and insurers are recognizing spine and orthopedic technologies by creating CPT codes and coverage policies. These actions pave the way for patient access to those devices. 

Spineway acquired France-based Spine Innovations, a company specializing in cervical and lumbar disc prostheses.