Spinal Tech

More than 10,000 procedures using Centinel Spine's prodisc cervical total disc replacement system have been completed, the company said Feb. 11.

Stryker, Johnson & Johnson and Zimmer Biomet posted their fourth-quarter financial results for 2024 and data on their spine orthopedic sales.

Globus Medical is acquiring Nevro Corp, a spinal cord stimulator company, according to a Feb. 6 news release. 

From FDA approvals to medical milestones, here are four key developments from spine and orthopedic medtech companies since Jan. 29.

Neurosurgeon John Main, DO,  completed his 100th case with Augmedics' xvision system, the company said in a Feb. 4 LinkedIn post. 

The spine and orthopedic medtech landscape was defined by a flurry of deals in the early weeks of 2025.

On Jan. 28, Stryker Corp. announced plans to sell its U.S. spinal implant business to investment firm Viscogliosi Brothers. 

On Jan. 29, Fortune released its annual list of the World's Most Admired Companies, including several healthcare companies from medical facilities, to insurers to medical equipment manufacturers. 

Life Spine earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its ProLift Pivot expandable spacer system, according to a Jan. 29 news release. 

Stryker is selling its U.S. spinal implant business to investment firm Viscogliosi Brothers, a move that is expected to help the company "better align" its resources, CEO Kevin Lobo said in a Jan. 28 earnings call.