Spinal Tech

Kornelis Poelstra, MD, PhD, completed his 300th case using the Mazor X Robotic Guidance System.

Technavio analysts predict the global thoracolumbar spine devices market will grow at a nearly 4 percent compound annual growth rate between 2018 and 2022.

Patients suffer vertebral compression fractures when their bones become too fragile. VCF complications may include impaired gait, disability, reduced lung function, early satiety, future fracture risk and mortality. The National Osteoporosis Foundation reports a vertebral fracture occurs every 22 seconds…

K2M reported $258 million in 2017 revenue, up 9 percent year over year. However, the company also reported $37.1 million in net loss.

NuVasive reported 2017 revenue topped $1 billion, but U.S. revenue was flat and the company sees room to grow in the coming year.

SeaSpine reported its fourth quarter and full-year 2017 financial results.

Wright Medical released its fourth quarter and full-year 2017 financial report.

Here are 12 key notes on orthopedic and spine device companies from the past week.

Ortho Sales Partners, a company providing commercialization services for the orthopedic industry, is forming distinct orthopedics and spine divisions. The company hired Jeff Chandler and Dan Darges to lead the orthopedics division.

Implanet finalized its distribution agreement with L&K Biomed.