Spinal Tech

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

Titan Medical reported its 2017 third quarter financial results, with research and development expenses totaling over $4 million.

Hip replacement lawsuits surrounding Stryker's LFIT Anatomic CoCr V40 Femoral Head components moved forward to the U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts.

Medical device manufacturer Arthrex is expanding in North Naples, Fla., to include a hotel and wellness center, along with an office complex, which includes an administrative and events building, according to Naples Daily News.

Alphatec Holdings reported $23.1 million in total revenue for the third quarter of 2017.

Thomas Scully, MD, Tucson, Ariz.-based Northwest NeuroSpecialists, discusses which innovative spine techniques — including non-fusion technology and titanium devices — impact how he practices. He also shares the greatest challenges he faces as a spine surgeon today.

Xtant Medical postponed its Nov. 8, 2017, release of third quarter financial results.

Three presentations at the North American Spine Society annual meeting highlighted the mounting evidence for lumbar total disc replacement for patients with degenerative disc disease.

François-Henri Reynaud is Safe Orthopaedics' new chief financial and administrative officer.

Globus Medical reported third quarter financial results, with sales increasing 11.9 percent over the same period last year.