The FDA granted 22 spine-related device clearances in April.
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United Orthopedic Corporation enrolled its first patient in a clinical study for the U2 Knee System.
Technavio released a report outlining three trends that will impact the global spinal trauma devices market, which is expected to reach $5.25 billion by 2021.
NuVasive is launching research, education and awareness initiatives to support its growing spinal deformity portfolio.
U.S. District Judge Ron Clark, a Texas federal judge, ordered Medtronic to pay a spine surgeon $23.5 million in a patent infringement case on May 16, according to Law 360.
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Here are 13 key notes on orthopedic and spine device companies from the past week.
Zimmer Biomet has entered into a license agreement with Bonutti Research.
Stryker and AlloSource are collaborating to offer biologics for sports medicine procedures.
Orthofix reported a net sales increase in the first quarter of 2017.
A study published in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery examines implant survival rate for minimally invasive anterior or anterolateral hip surgery with the conventional posterior or direct lateral approach.