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