Spinal Tech

European Union regulators have begun an in-depth probe into Zimmer's planned acquisition of Biomet, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Amedica appointed Eric A. Stookey to its board of directors, effective immediately.

  Danbury (Conn.) Orthopedics' physicians are the first in Connecticut to perform advanced joint replacement procedures using MAKOplasty, a robotic surgical treatment option.

Gerbsman Partners has been hired to sell AxioMed Spine, accompany that has raised more than $70 million, according to the Blog of Intellectual Capital.

The medtech market is expected to grow over the next six year as several external factors impact markets around the world, according to a report from EvaluateMedTech.

  Mazor Robotics reported five Renaissance robotic spine surgery systems during the third quarter.

The orthobiologics market in Asia is estimated to grow to around $0.7 billion by 2018, according to a MicroMarket Monitor report.

OrthoWorx marked its fifth anniversary with a showcase for volunteers and those who have funded its work.

Here are 17 key notes on spine and orthopedic device companies.

  Medtronic will use around $16 billion in external financing to complete its Covidien acquisition instead of cash from foreign subsidiaries, as was previously planned.