Spinal Tech

Sergio Rivero, MD, was recently named associate professor at the University of Arizona’s department of surgery division of neurosurgery according to a report by the Arizona Daily Star.

Ron Sparks has recently joined the Board of Directors at SANUWAVE Health, Inc., according to a SANUWAVE news release.

Exactech, a Gainesville, Fla.-based orthopedic device company, has reported the first implantation of its new porous metal acetabular system and surgical technique for hip replacements, according to an Exactech news release.

Captiva Spine, a Jupiter, Fla.-based medical device company, has received FDA 510(k) clearance to market its CapLOX II Spinal System, according to a Captiva Spine news release.

Intrinsic Therapeutics has named Cary P. Hagan as new company president and CEO, according to an Intrinsic Therapeutics news release.

The United States District Court of the Southern District of California in San Diego has awarded Medtronic $101.2 million in damages as a result of the patent dispute between Medtronic and NuVasive, according to a Medtronic news release.

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After an 18 month study, Eli Lilly's Forteo spinal injection has been shown to significantly increase bone strength in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, according to an Eli Lilly news release.

Shoulder Innovations has filed a patent infringement suit against Ascension Orthopedics, claiming the company has infringed on its patent regarding shoulder replacement technology for arthritic patients, according to a Shoulder Innovations news release.

Hanger Orthopedic Group has named Kenneth W. Wilson president and COO of its orthotic and prosthetic distribution business unit, Southern Prosthetic Supply, according to a Hanger Orthopedic Group news release.