The TOPS device, for lumbar facet arthroplasty, is more cost-effective compared to a transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion when addressing degenerative spondylolisthesis and stenosis, according to a study published in The Spine Journal.
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Stryker, Johnson & Johnson and Zimmer Biomet posted their fourth-quarter financial results for 2023 and data on their orthopedic sales.
Vincent Rossi, MD, recently completed his first case using Amplify Surgical's dualLIF technology.
In September, spine tech companies Globus Medical and NuVasive finalized a merger that valued NuVasive at $3.1 billion.
Medtronic is partnering with Hall of Fame Health to expand access to spine and neurological care.
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Spinal medtech company Globus Medical named Keith Pfeil as COO, in addition to his role as CFO.
French orthopedic devicemaker Safe Medical saw another win against Neo Medical over patent infringement, according to a Feb. 5 news release.
Aurora Spine earned another U.S. patent for its Dexa technology for spine implants, the company said Feb. 5.
Two spine medtech companies earned multimillion financing rounds from investors in January.
InVivo Therapeutics, which focuses on spinal cord injury implants, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to a voluntary petition filed Feb. 1 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.