Spinal Tech

CMS proposed Medicare coverage and payment policy changes on Oct. 27 for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotic devices and supplies.

In a Sept. 29 letter to shareholders, Medtronic CEO Geoff Martha reflected on financial challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic and outlined the company's strategy going forward.

The orthopedic industry has continued to drive innovation in the surgical field this year, with artificial intelligence, augmented reality, robotics and 3D printing taking center stage. 

Here's how Medtronic, Stryker and Johnson & Johnson's shares have fluctuated over the last five days.

Centinel Spine has launched a patient access program to increase reimbursement support for two-level Prodisc L lumbar total disc replacement, according to an Oct. 27 announcement.

Medical device company Titan Medical will receive $10 million after completing the first technical milestone under its development and licensing agreement with Medtronic.

Spine device company Surgalign Holdings has acquired Chicago-based medtech company Holo Surgical, according to an Oct. 23 announcement.

Here are five new devices that were launched or released last month:

Holt, Mich.-based medical device company Orchid Orthopedic Solutions announced Nate Folkert will replace Jerry Jurkiewicz as CEO in an Oct. 12 press release.

Over the past two decades, endoscopic spine surgery has increased in popularity as minimally invasive techniques continue to evolve in the industry.