Spinal Tech

Here are six key notes on major spine and orthopedic device companies.

The market for spine surgery devices is estimated to be worth $14.8 billion by 2017, according to a MarketsandMarkets report.

Carlsbad, Calif.-based Aurora Spine had the first European implantation of its ZIP MIS Interspinous Implant performed at an Italian hospital.

Raleigh, N.C.-based Baxano Surgical received distribution deals in three international countries, according to a WRAL TechWire report.

Chesterfield, Mo.-based ulrich medical USA has moved its headquarters to a larger facility in the city, according to a St. Louis Business Journal report.

Carlsbad, Calif.-based Alphatec Spine will show off its product portfolio at the EuroSpine 2013 meeting Oct. 2 to 4 in Liverpool, U.K.

The first spine surgery featuring the San Diego-based NuVasive Precept posterior fixation system took place recently in Japan.

Stryker announced today it will acquire MAKO Surgical for approximately $1.65 billion at $30 per share.

Spinal Elements will have raised nearly $250,000 for children's charities in the first year of Hero Allograft sales.

The roughened titanium alloy surface of a spinal interbody fusion implant may enhance bone formation, implant stability and fusion compared to smooth titanium, according to a preclinical trial from Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering.