Spinal Tech

Total cervical disc replacement performed using Centinel Spine's ProDisc Vivo significantly improved clinical outcomes, according to a study in Spine.

Carl O'Connell is the new CEO of McGinley Orthopedics, an orthopedic-focused medical device company, NBC affiliate KCWY 13 reports.

Here are 12 key notes from spine and orthopedic device companies.

The global spine surgery robots market was valued at $75 million in 2018. Through 2026, the market is expected to experience a 17.5 percent compound annual growth rate, according to a Transparency Market Research report.

Xtant Medical, a medical technology company focused on spine disorders, appointed new senior sales leaders.

In the past year, both Stryker and Medtronic made key spine acquisitions — Stryker acquired K2M for $1.4 billion and Medtronic acquired Mazor for $1.7 billion — to give them a boost, while DePuy Synthes reported a decrease in spine…

Earlier this month, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California granted a stay in patent litigation proceedings between Alphatec and NuVasive, among other decisions regarding ongoing litigation.

NuVasive's premarket target price jumped up while Smith & Nephew's dropped Feb. 11, amid rumors about the companies, according to Seeking Alpha.

In 2018, Smith & Nephew reported revenue increased 3 percent, but profits dropped after implementing a new operating model.

The FDA cleared 41 orthopedic-and spine-related devices in January.