From spinoffs to leadership moves, here's the spine and orthopedic medtech news that caught the eyes of Becker's Spine Review readers this year:
1. Arthrex to pay $16M to settle kickback allegations
2. Medtronic vs. Stryker vs. Zimmer Biomet: 7 key comparisons to know in 2021
3. CEO pay for large spine, orthopedic companies
4. Stryker orthopedic sales rep may be next 'Bachelor' star
5. Lawsuit against Medtronic over spine devices revived: 4 details
6. Medtronic unveils new head of spine division
7. Spine device execs charged in bribery scheme
8. NuVasive stock spikes after news of possible takeover: 4 notes
9. Zimmer Biomet to spin off spine, dental businesses
10. Orthopedic exec gets 8 months in prison for role in kickback scheme