NuVasive's Pulse integrated spine surgery system was a key growth driver in the first quarter and has been used in more than 500 commercial cases, the company said in its first-quarter earnings call May 4, according to Seeking Alpha.

Stryker promoted two members of its board of directors to leadership positions.

NuVasive on May 4 posted revenue growth in the first quarter of 2022 and almost $20 million in net profit.

Camber Spine's latest patent and eight more updates from spine and orthopedic devicemakers in the last week:

SeaSpine's first-quarter sales grew across its spinal implants and orthobiologics, and the company named new leadership.

Innovation continues to pick up steam across the spine industry as surgeons look for more minimally invasive methods to operate on their patients, reduce the risk of complications and accelerate recovery.

Wenzel Spine appointed William Wilson as CEO almost two months after the devicemaker's former CEO died.

Genesys Spine is partnering with Pria Healthcare to improve patient coverage for its sacroiliac joint fusion products.

Spine devicemaker TeDan Surgical released a surgical access system designed for anterior approaches.

Smith+Nephew saw a slight revenue uptick in the first quarter of 2022; however, its sports medicine and joint repair segment jumped with double-digit growth.

Daniel Scavilla is the new CEO of Globus Medical, succeeding Dave Demski, who stepped down to pursue other opportunities after 20 years with the company.

Stryker on April 28 posted $4.3 billion in first-quarter net sales and saw 5.1 percent growth in its orthopedics and spine business.

Camber Spine received a notice of allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its Variant Retractor.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted patents to multiple innovative spine and orthopedic devices since 2020.

A milestone in an artificial disc trial and seven more updates from spine and orthopedic device companies in the last week:

CTL Amedica was recently granted a U.S. patent for its Klimt expandable lumbar interbody fusion cage design.

Bioventus intends to sell $415 million worth of senior notes in a private offering. 

Medtronic promoted Laura Mauri, MD, to serve as chief scientific, medical, and regulatory officer April 25.

The first case with Medacta's MUST pedicle screw system and NextAR system was completed by Kevin McGuire, MD.

Spine and orthopedic devicemakers have made changes in their top leadership roles in 2022.