Spinal Tech

A new company — SkelRegen — has formed to create musculoskeletal solutions in orthopedics, according to a Herald report.

Globus Medical has received FDA premarket approval for the SECURE-C Cervical Artificial Disc.

The Food and Drug Administration granted 37 orthopedic- and spine-related device clearances in September.

Study results presented at the 28th Annual Orthopaedic Trauma Association meeting suggest generic implants can lead to cost savings while maintaining patient outcomes.

Edward Khalfayan, MD, orthopedic surgeon at OPA Ortho in Seattle and medical director/team physician for the Seattle Mariners, performed surgery on second baseman Dustin Ackley and shortstop Brendan Ryan, according to an MLB report.

Lakewood Ranch (Fla.) Medical Center will offer MAKOplasty technology for orthopedic patients, according to a Bradenton Herald report.

Here are 13 recent executive moves at orthopedic and spinal device companies.

Amedica has named Eric Olson, the company's president and CEO, to its board of directors.

Alphatec Holdings appointed Thomas McLeer senior vice president of U.S. commercial operations.

Dean Bergy has been named interim CFO of Stryker, according to a Mass Device report.