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OrthoPediatrics Announces Full Commercial Launch of VerteGlide® Spinal Growth Guidance System Successful Limited Launch Highlights Strong Demand and Adoption of the Company’s Innovative Early Onset Scoliosis Solution

Onkos Surgical Continues Expansion of NanoCept® Antibacterial Technology with Latest FDA Clearance

Onkos Surgical announced a new FDA 510(k) clearance for its NanoCept Antibacterial Technology, expanding its application to a broader offering of titanium components in the ELEOS Limb Salvage System.

What Happens When You Put Something Between Conservative Care and Surgery

Vivex matched 1,804 Medicare patients treated with VIA Disc NP against 1,804 managed with conservative care. Opioid supply, imaging, injections, and physical therapy all dropped in the year after the procedure. Chief Clinical Officer Jon Block, Ph.D., walks through what the data show and what the company is studying next.

Zimmer Biomet Introduces Surgeon-Guided Autonomy, a New Category in Intelligent Surgery

New Category Will Introduce a Closed-Loop Framework: Predict. Perform. Recover. Keeping the Surgeon's Expertise and Control at the Center of the OR

FX Shoulder Solutions Makes History with FDA Clearance of Easytech Reversed®, the First-and-Only Stemless Reverse Shoulder System in the United States

A groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind advancement marks a new era in reverse shoulder arthroplasty, culminating in eight years of US clinical investigation and regulatory development

Treace Announces First Surgical Cases with the Tailorplasty™ MIS Tailor’s Bunion Correction System

New solution for 5ᵗʰ metatarsal deformities further broadens portfolio and provides access to incremental surgical procedures

ECA Medical Announces Strategic Investment from Curewell Capital

Partnership to Accelerate ECA’s Expansion of Surgery-Ready™ Solutions for the Medical Device Industry

OrthAlign Expands Lantern® ASC Across Hip and Knee Replacement

One platform brings enabling technology across the entire joint replacement program

FX Shoulder Solutions, Inc. Achieves EU MDR Certification for Humelock Reversed® Shoulder System

FX Shoulder Solutions, Inc. announced that its Humelock Reversed® Shoulder System has achieved certification under the European Union Medical Device Regulation.

TJO Expands Klassic® Revision Knee to include infection management with the launch of Klassic® Infection Spacer System.

Klassic® Knee components replace molded cement in two-stage PJI revision, delivering a stable, functional knee with the efficient, single-tray Klassic ONE® instrumentation.

United Orthopedic Expands U.S. Hip Portfolio With New Momentum Acetabular Cup System

FDA-cleared system expands United’s acetabular offering with dual mobility, VIT-E poly, and design features intended to support efficient cup and liner assembly

OssDsign Launches Catalyst Commitment Fusion Warranty Program, Backed by Real-World Evidence of 88.4% Fusion Success in Complex Spine Patients

Program provides a replacement product kit to qualifying U.S. facilities if a nonunion occurs after on-label use of OssDsign Catalyst® in spine fusion

OSSTEC Closes $8 Million to Fund First-in-Human & U.S. Launch of ASCENT® Cementless Partial Knee and Advance Pipeline

OSSTEC today announced it has closed $8 million to fund the first-in-human U.S. surgical cases of ASCENT, its cementless, fixed-bearing partial knee system.

restor3d Announces Major Hip and Knee Portfolio Milestones Ahead of AAHKS 2026

Full commercial release of the Velora® Acetabular System, first Identity™ KA cases, and continued growth of the Identity™ 3DP Porous Total Knee Arthroplasty System highlight restor3d’s expanding arthroplasty portfolio.

Medacta Launches the Mfinity Femoral System at AAHKS 2026, Combining Versatile Implant Design and Efficient Instrumentation

Medacta Group SA today announces the full commercial release of the Mfinity™ Femoral System in the United States.

Solenic Medical Presents IDWeek 2026 Data Demonstrating Thermal Technology’s Ability to Reduce Fungal Biofilm on Metal Implants

Solenic Medical announced new study findings demonstrating the ability of its thermal technology to reduce fungal biofilm on metallic surfaces.

Providence Medical Technology Announces First Commercial Cases Using Next-Generation, 3D-Printed CORUS™ Posterior Cervical Stabilization System (PCSS 3D-T)

Milestone procedures on both coasts mark the arrival of porous titanium on Providence’s Level 1 evidence-backed CORUS platform.

OrthoArizona Surgeon First in the World to Perform Prophecy Incompass Total Ankle Replacement

Dr. Jason Patterson completed three procedures using Stryker's newest patient-specific ankle technology.

Arthrex Wins! TightRope® PRO Officially Named the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Florida

Tenon Medical(R) Announces Completion of Initial Alpha Cases of the New Quickstep(TM) Decorticator for the Next-Generation SImmetry(R)+ SI Joint Fusion System

New decortication system is the latest advancement in Tenon's next-generation SI joint fusion platform with additional innovative product launches expected in the coming quarters.

Companion Spine Announces Completion of Paradigm Spine Integration, Establishing a Unified Global Leader in Posterior Dynamic and Controlled Motion Spine Solutions

Companion Spine today announced the successful completion of the integration of Paradigm Spine following its acquisition in December 2025.

Vivex Biologics' VIA Disc® NP Meets Primary Endpoint in Pivotal, Sham-Controlled ASCEND Trial Published in Journal of Clinical Medicine

The first intradiscal allograft to succeed in a rigorous, sham-controlled trial for chronic lumbar discogenic pain, a leading driver of the world’s #1 cause of disability.

HSS and Fit:match Collaborate to Bring AI-Powered Body Scanning and Movement Education to TCS New York City Marathon Runners

The QuadraScan experience gives runners personalized body composition insights to help them better understand their bodies through training and recovery.

OrthoPediatrics Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of PNP | Femur Retrograde Nail System and Completes First Implantations

New addition to the Pediatric Nailing Platform expands options for pediatric femoral trauma and deformity correction.

Arthritis Foundation and Founding Sponsor Zimmer Biomet Announce New Community Celebrating Life After Joint Replacement and Inspiring Others to Act on Severe Joint Pain

The Comeback Club connects people who have had joint replacement with those considering it.

Stryker completes acquisition of ZuriMED to enhance its shoulder offering

Stryker has completed its acquisition of ZuriMED, adding the FiberLocker System to its Sports Medicine portfolio.

Blue Arbor Technologies Raises $10.5 Million Series A Led by Ottobock

Funds will support completion of feasibility testing, the launch of U.S. clinical studies and product development for the RESTORE™ Neuromuscular Interface System.

J&J and Smith+Nephew Had a $34 Billion Ortho Deal on the Table. Then They Couldn’t Agree on a CEO.

Dr. Kenneth Pettine, CEO of Direct Regeneration, Unveils Breakthrough Regenerative Technologies Set to Disrupt Orthopedics, Pain Management, and Skincare

Dr. Kenneth Pettine, CEO of Direct Regeneration, announced a landmark portfolio of technologies poised to revolutionize the treatment of osteoarthritis, chronic pain...

Aclarion Announces New Real-World Publication: Nociscan® Validated by Strong Agreement with Discography in Diagnosing Painful Lumbar Discs

Aclarion, Inc., announced the publication of a new, independent, peer-reviewed study, “MR Spectroscopy in the Diagnosis of Lumbar Discogenic Pain.”

Integra LifeSciences Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Integra LifeSciences today reported financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2026.

Total Joint Orthopedics Secures Growth Financing to Accelerate Commercial Expansion and Product Innovation

Debt financing, selected after a comprehensive review of equity, strategic partnership, and debt alternatives, positions TJO to move quickly on inventory, instrumentation, sales channel, and pipeline initiatives built on its industry-leading Efficiency by Design® platform.

Alliance Orthopedics Welcomes Dr. Alec Cartagena, Expanding Expertise in Interventional Pain Medicine

Dr. Alec Cartagena joins Alliance Orthopedics bringing extensive procedural experience and expertise in complex spine conditions. 

Forma Medical Receives U.S. Patent Covering Minimally Invasive Plate Arthrodesis (MIPA™) Methods Across the Foot

Forma Medical Inc. announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued U.S. Patent No. 12,751,749, titled “System for Joint Fixation of Extremity Bone and Related Methods.”

Spine Innovation Announces First Surgery with LOGIC™ Titanium Expandable Interbody System

Spine Innovation, LLC, today announced the successful completion of the first surgery with the LOGIC™ Titanium Implant System.

Synergy Spine Solutions® Announces PERFORM International Real-World Study Results for Synergy Disc® at North American Spine Society 2026 Annual Meeting

The multicenter study found sustained improvements in neck pain and disability, with no device-related adverse events reported during follow-up across five international sites.

TLC590 Achieves Statistically Significant Reductions in Pain and Opioid Use Versus Both Placebo and Liposomal Bupivacaine in Pivotal Phase 3 Trial

TLC BioSciences Corp. today announced positive topline results from its pivotal Phase 3 trial of TLC590.

Gastroenterologists Overtake Orthopedic Surgeons as Highest-Paid Physician Recruits, AMN Healthcare Report Finds

Average physician signing bonus jumps 29% to nearly $50,000 as competition for specialists intensifies.

mdlaunch Launches to Get Independent Physicians Found First on AI Search

The AI platform builds an orthopedic, podiatry or pain management website from a physician's name in about five minutes, then keeps writing toward how patients actually search, so more of them find the doctor instead of the hospital.

FibroBiologics Presents Preclinical Data on Fibroblast Spheroid-Derived Chondrocyte Spheroids for Degenerative Disc Disease at the North American Spine Society 2026 Annual Meeting

FSdC Spheroids preserved disc height better than any other fibroblast-based approach tested in a 12-week rabbit model of degenerative disc disease.

ModMed Launches New ModMed AI Analytics at MOMENTUM 2026

Specialty medical practices can access new AI chat tools, conversational analytics, and automated report delivery inside their daily workflow

Clinical Trial Evaluates Investigational Injection for Knee Osteoarthritis

Keck Medicine of USC studies the safety of a USC-developed therapy and its potential effects on cartilage deterioration in the knee joint

NASS 2026 Features Expanded Surgical Sessions, Increased Number of Presented Abstracts, Largest Spine Technical Exhibition, and Much More

The top meeting in spine care descends this week on San Antonio, Texas, for the 41st North American Spine Society (NASS) Annual Meeting.

Globus Medical to Showcase SCRIPT™ Patient-Specific Implants and New XLIF™ Prone Procedural Solution at NASS 2026

New Innovations Designed to Advance Patient-Specific Planning and Connected Surgical Workflows

Centinel Spine® Receives FDA Approval for Two-Level Use of prodisc® C Nova, Further Expanding the Match-The-Disc™ Cervical Portfolio

Centinel Spine today announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for two-level use of the prodisc® C Nova cervical total disc replacement device.

elliquence Names Spine Industry Veteran Bill Pfost Chief Executive Officer

elliquence, LLC announced the appointment of Bill Pfost as Chief Executive Officer.

Providence Medical Technology Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for CORUS™ PCSS 3D-T, Bringing 3D-Printed Porous Titanium to Its Total Segmental Fusion Platform

Next-generation posterior cervical implant pairs 3D-printed porous titanium with the clinically proven CORUS™ PCSS design

ZIMMER BIOMET AND THINK SURGICAL EXTEND EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

Multi-Year Extension to Help Accelerate Adoption of Wireless, Handheld TMINI® System for Use with Zimmer Biomet's Persona® Knee System

HealthpointCapital Makes Significant Investment in Ospitek, a Leading Provider of Surgical Operations and Patient Flow Intelligence Software

HealthpointCapital announced a significant investment in Ospitek, Inc.

SurGenTec® Enters Exclusive License Agreement with Allevion Medical for Vantage™ Spinal Decompression System

SurGenTec today announced that it has entered into an exclusive license agreement with Allevion Medical for its patented Vantage™ spinal decompression technology.

Shoulder Innovations Initiates Commercial Launch of the InSet® Go

Limited User Release of the Company's Next-Generation InSet® Glenoid Implant Follows Successful Completion of First Surgical Case

Consano Bio to Highlight C-1101, Its Potential First-in-Class Disease-Modifying Therapeutic for Chronic Sciatica, at Upcoming October Conferences

VB Spine to Feature xvision X2 Headset and Vulcan Spinal System at NASS 2026

VB Spine highlights next-generation augmented reality navigation and spinal fixation technologies ahead of broader commercial launches.

Aclarion Broadens CLARITY Trial Enrollment Criteria to Accelerate Enrollment

New criteria fully approved at nine of eleven active sites expected to significantly accelerate enrollment pace.

Centinel Spine Files to Go Public on the NYSE

New Real-World Data for Miach Orthopaedics’ BEAR® Implant Demonstrate Low Retear Rates and Clinically Meaningful Improvements Following ACL Restoration

Smith+Nephew’s revolutionary CARTIHEAL◊ AGILI-C◊ Cartilage Repair Implant launches in Europe; to be featured at ICRS Summit in Portugal

MRI2CT Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for NextMR, Enabling 3D Bone Visualization from Standard Spine MRI

FDA clearance advances MRI-only spine workflows using the patient’s standard diagnostic MRI.

ClaroNav Kolahi Inc. Announces EU MDR Certification for Navient Surgical Navigation System

ClaroNav Kolahi Inc. today announced that its Navient Surgical Navigation System has received certification under the European Union Medical Device Regulation.

Spine Industry Veteran Brian Polonet Tapped to Lead U.S. Commercialization of LimiFlex(R)

New Chief Commercial Officer brings three decades of spine commercialization and motion preservation experience.

OrthoPediatrics Expands Its Lower Extremity Bracing Portfolio with the Launch of OPSB® Knee 'TractorFIX

OrthoPediatrics Corp. today announced the expansion of its OrthoPediatrics Specialty Bracing (“OPSB”) portfolio with a new product launch, the OPSB® Knee 'TractorFIX contracture management orthosis.

Stryker Announces Leadership Succession

Kevin Lobo to transition to Executive Chair of the Board of Directors Current President and COO Spencer Stiles appointed Chief Executive Officer Leadership transition effective January 1, 2027.

VB Spine Appoints Thomas E. Oglesby as New Chief Financial Officer

Veteran medtech finance executive brings more than two decades of spine and M&A leadership experience

icotec Receives CMS approval for New Technology Add-On Payment for its CMORE® CT System

NTAP effective October 1, 2026, expanding access to icotec’s radiolucent spinal stabilization technology for eligible Medicare procedures.

DiscGenics Announces Leadership Transition as IDCT Advances Through Pivotal Phase III Development

Medacta Strengthens its Capital Markets and Communications Leadership with the Appointment of Riccardo Fava as New Group VP Investor Relations, Sustainability & Media Relations

Medacta Group SA today announces the appointment of Riccardo Fava as Group VP Investor Relations, Sustainability & Media Relation.

Worldwide First: Biedermann Motech Further Expands its MOSS!MODULARITY Platform with the Addition of MOSS EOS for Early Onset Scoliosis Surgery

Biedermann Motech today announced the selective market introduction of the MOSS EOS® System for the treatment of children with severe early onset scoliosis.

Consano Bio Raises More Than $15 Million in Oversubscribed Financing to Advance C-1101 in Chronic Painful Lumbosacral Radiculopathy (Chronic Sciatica)

Proceeds will fund completion of the Phase 1 trial and continued development of C-1101, a potential first-in-class disease-modifying therapeutic -- Clinical data expected in 1H 2027.

Pacira Announces Exclusive Agreement with Molteni Farmaceutici to Commercialize EXPAREL® in the European Union and United Kingdom

Pacira BioSciences today announced a strategic partnership with Molteni Farmaceutici to expand access to opioid-sparing postsurgical pain management across European markets.

PearlMatrix® P-15 Peptide Enhanced Bone Graft Receives Medicare New Technology Add-on Payment (NTAP), Helping Hospitals Accelerate Lumbar Fusion

NTAP provides additional Medicare reimbursement to hospitals using PearlMatrix, the first and only bone growth accelerator demonstrating superior lumbar fusion speed.

CONMED Corporation to Report Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results on October 28, 2026

CONMED announced that it will report financial results for the third quarter 2026 after the market close on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

AMA CPT Editorial Panel Votes to Establish a Category I CPT Code for Posterior Vertebral Column Arthroplasty

Premia Spine announces today that the American Medical Association's CPT® Editorial Panel has voted to establish a Category I CPT® Code for Posterior Vertebral Column Arthroplasty. 

Carlsmed Appoints Tony Jarc as Chief Product and AI Officer

Carlsmed today announced that Tony Jarc, Ph.D. has been appointed to the newly-created position of Chief Product and AI Officer.

DiFusion Activates Operating Board to Scale Therapeutic Biomaterials Platform

DiFusion Therapeutic Biomaterials today announced the activation of a five-member operating board built to work alongside management as the company scales the therapeutic biomaterials category.

Tenon(R) Medical Announces Full Commercial Launch of the SImmetry(R)+ SI Joint Fusion 3D Printed Lateral Screw Following Successful Alpha Launch

Tenon Medica announced the full commercial launch of its new titanium 3D- printed lateral screw as part of the SImmetry+ SI Joint Fusion System.

Xenix Medical Announces FDA Clearance of NanoACTIV™ Surface Technology for Its Riva® Posterior Fixation System

Xenix Medical today announced FDA 510(k) clearance for the addition of NanoACTIV Surface Technology to the screw shanks of its Riva modular pedicle screw system.

FibroBiologics Announces Grant of European Patent for Methods of Enhancing Fibroblast Therapeutic Activity

Chronic lower back pain is one of the most common and costly medical conditions, and degeneration of the intervertebral discs is a frequent underlying cause.

VB Spine Announces FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for New Blood Test Designed to Identify Patients at Risk for Scoliosis Progression

VB Spine LLC today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Device Designation to ScolimiR-3D.

Aclarion Welcomes NYU Langone Health to CLARITY Trial Network, Now Enrolling at Eleven Sites

Aclarion, Inc., today announced NYU Langone Health as a new clinical site in its CLARITY trial.

SI-BONE Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for iFuse Granite Onyx™, Extending Its Compromised Bone Franchise Beyond the Pelvis FDA Breakthrough Device Designated (BDD) platform engineered for durable fixation in low density bone

SI-BONE, Inc. announced FDA 510(k) clearance for the iFuse Granite Onyx System (Onyx).

Avesi Partners Announces Investment in New Age Medical

Avesi Partners announced that it has made an investment in New Age Medical, a leading MedTech hub serving the spinal surgery market.

DiFusion to Define Therapeutic Biomaterials Category at NASS 2026

Red Theater presentation will distinguish conventional biotolerable implants from materials deliberately engineered to influence the host response and participate in healing

Curonix Announces Published PNS IMPACT Clinical Study Showing Freedom® Peripheral Nerve Stimulator (PNS) System is Associated with Reductions in Pain Scores, Opioid Use and Overall Patient Burden

Curonix LLC, a leading medical technology company dedicated to relieving chronic pain, today announced the publication of a milestone study.

Carlsmed Appoints Richard Heppenstall as Chief Financial Officer and Company Reaffirms Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance

Carlsmed, Inc. today announced that Richard Heppenstall has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.

AlloDirect Announces Pre-Seed Round Led by M25 to Build the Ordering Layer for Tissue & Biologics

Platform has processed orders since September 2025 for surgery centers and hospitals across five states...

Johnson & Johnson announces TREMFYA® (guselkumab) is the first and only IL-23 inhibitor to show significant improvement in spinal pain and stiffness in landmark axial psoriatic arthritis (PsA) study

Topline results show TREMFYA met the primary and major secondary endpoints of axial involvement in PsA - including spinal pain and stiffness...

Solenic Medical Appoints Daniel Hawkins as Chairman of the Board Accomplished Medical Device Executive and Board Leader Brings Deep Industry Experience as Solenic Enters its Next Phase of Clinical and Strategic Growth

Solenic Medical announced the appointment of Daniel Hawkins as Chairman of its Board of Directors.

ATEC Appoints Tommy Carls Executive Vice President, Data Intelligence and Strategy

Accomplished spine executive to advance ATEC’s InformatiX strategy.

Smith+Nephew launches the new EVOS◊ PELVIC Plating System at the 2026 Orthopedic Trauma Association (OTA) Annual Meeting, expanding the EVOS Plating Platform for pelvic and acetabular fracture management

The all-in-one system combines plates, cannulated screws and specialized instrumentation to streamline complex pelvic surgery.

OrthAlign Surpasses 500,000 Joint Replacement Procedures Worldwide

ASC Adoption, Global Expansion and Surgeon Choice Drive Momentum

SIGNUS USA® Celebrates Successful American Debut Showcasing Flagship German Spine Technology

SIGNUS USA  announced the successful completion of the first implantation in the United States of the COSY Cervicothoracic-Occipital Rod-Screw Spine Implant System.

Theragen Presents New Data at SMISS 2026 Annual Forum Identifying Predictors of Patient Outcomes Following Use of ActaStim®-S Bone Growth Stimulator

Theragen today announced new data demonstrating how patients' demographics, health histories and surgical techniques may predict...

Natural design. Amplified: Smith+Nephew announces FDA 510(k) clearance and first surgical case of LANDMARK◊ Total Knee System

Smith+Nephew today announces it received 510(k) clearance from the FDA and has completed the first surgical case with LANDMARK Total Knee System

Kinomatic Brings March 2 A Million Post-Surgical Opioid Reduction Effort to National Stage as Nonprofit

Kinomatic today announced the partnership with March 2 A Million to reduce opioid dependency in orthopedic surgery through education, surgeon enrollment, and advocacy.

THINK Surgical Appoints Rick McDowell as Vice President, Sales

THINK Surgical, Inc. announced that Rick McDowell has joined the company as Vice President, Sales.

DePuy Synthes Showcases Next-Generation Trauma Innovations at OTA 2026

New innovations across fracture fixation, connected care, AI-assisted surgery and procedural solutions reinforce the company's leadership in trauma care.

Enovis becomes first multi-registry industry sponsor of AAOS Registry Program

Company expands its support from the American Joint Replacement Registry to include the Shoulder & Elbow Registry.

Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta Welcomes Dr. Vic Manocha, Expanding Interventional Pain Care in Henry County

Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta is pleased to welcome Vic Manocha, M.D., a board-certified, fellowship-trained Interventional Pain Specialist.

Arthrex Strengthens Commitment to Joint Preservation Through Partnership with ICRS

Arthrex announced a partnership with the ICRS, building on a long-standing collaboration and strengthening efforts to advance cartilage restoration and joint preservation.

Xenix Medical Announces FDA Clearance of the Riva® Anchor Spinopelvic Fixation System with NanoACTIV™ Surface Technology

Xenix Medical today announced FDA 510(k) clearance for its Riva Anchor Spinopelvic Fixation System.

OrthoPediatrics Surpasses 1,000 PNP Tibia Nail Implantations

OrthoPediatrics Corp. today announced the recent implantation of the 1,000th Tibia Nail using its latest Pediatric Nailing Platform (PNP).

Advita Ortho Introduces Axis, a Surgeon Resource for Clinical Research

Advita Ortho announces the launch of Axis, a clinical research initiative designed to connect shoulder surgeons with the future of shoulder arthroplasty.

Pace Surgical Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for the Tempo™ Variable Locking Plating System

The cleared system on display at the AOFAS Annual Meeting in Seattle; full commercial launch planned for early 2027 following completion of manufacturing.

Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta Welcomes J. Hunter Matthews, M.D., to Henry County, Expanding Orthopedic Care to Locust Grove

Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta welcomes J. Hunter Matthews, M.D., a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstruction and total joint replacement.

Medtronic announces FDA clearance for LigaSure™ RAS Maryland instrument on the Hugo™ RAS system

Medtronic announced the FDA has cleared the LigaSure™ RAS Maryland jaw device for use with the Hugo™ robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) system.

Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta Welcomes Dr. Carson J. Smith

Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta announces that Carson J. Smith, M.D. has joined the practice and is now seeing patients at its Fayetteville and Peachtree City locations.

Treace Highlights Product Innovations and Clinical Data Across its Expanding Foot & Ankle Portfolio at the 2026 AOFAS Annual Meeting

Treace Medical announced it will highlight multiple new product innovations and present clinical data at the AOFAS Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington from September 16-19, 2026.

Pressio Spine Announces Successful Completion of Initial Continuum™ Cases

Pressio Spine announces the successful completion of its first clinical cases using the Continuum™ Compression Staple, a nitinol fixation system for single level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, or ACDF.

Medtronic announces first procedures in Europe with Stealth AXiS™ Surgical System

Medtronic announced the first clinical procedures using the Stealth AXiS™ surgical system across Europe, marking an important milestone as surgeons begin clinical use of the system across the region.

Shoulder Innovations Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for N-22 Humeral Head and Initiates Full Commercial Launch

Second product introduction on new line of technologies for metal-sensitive patients.

SITES MEDICAL CELEBRATES 350,000 OSTEOSYNC® TI IMPLANTATIONS WORLDWIDE

Since its first US implantation in 2014, OsteoSync Ti has been adopted by 15 orthopedic OEM partners for use across a broad range of applications.

Journal of Spine Surgery Publishes Peer-Reviewed On-Point Surgical Augmented Reality Accuracy Data: Pedicle Screw Placement Error 2-5× Smaller Than Reported for Major Navigation and Robotic Systems

OnPoint Surgical, Inc. announced the publication of accuracy data for its OnPoint AR system in the peer-reviewed Journal of Spine Surgery.

restor3d Launches MyFit by restor3d Digital Suite, Expanding Personalized Orthopedic Care Beyond the Operating Room

New patient engagement ecosystem connects patients to their personalized implant journey while supporting long-term collection of patient-reported outcomes.

Zimmer Biomet Announces Americas Leadership Promotions to Accelerate Commercial Transformation

Zimmer Biomet announced leadership appointments designed to streamline its Americas and Global Business Group organizations for greater focus and agility.

Medacta Group SA reports above-market revenue growth of 9.7% in constant currency1 with a robust adjusted EBITDA margin of 27.8% in c.c.1 in H1 2026

Medacta Group SA reports above-market revenue growth of 9.7% in constant currency with a robust adjusted EBITDA margin of 27.8% in c.c. in H1 2026.

Bone Biologics Expands Trial Sites

Addition of three sites strengthens expectation to complete enrollment by year-end 2026.

Bioretec receives FDA 510(k) clearance for its ActivaScrew™ Cannulated COM bioabsorbable compression screw

ArthroTAK Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Expanded Indications, Extending Sutureless Fixation Platform Across the Body

ArthroTAK, LLC has received FDA 510(k) clearance for expanded indications, extending the ArthroTAK® platform beyond its original shoulder applications into new areas of the body, including the knee, with additional anatomical applications in development.

Globus Medical Announces CE Mark for Excelsius3D™ Imaging System Excelsius3D™ – Intelligent 3-in-1 Imaging System Expands Excelsius™ Ecosystem in the European Union

Globus Medical announced that the Excelsius3D™ intelligent 3-in-1 imaging system is now CE marked for commercial sale in the EU and the UK.

FibroBiologics Announces Issuance of New U.S. Patent for the Therapeutic Use of Fibroblasts in Wound Healing

Newly issued patent covers topical administration of 3D spheroid fibroblasts and fibroblast-derived materials to treat and accelerate the healing of wounds.

INFUSE Bone Graft for TLIF receives eligibility for Medicare New Technology Add-on Payment, Advancing Reimbursement Support for Hospitals and Spine Surgeons

Medtronic announced that the CMS has granted a New Technology Add-on Payment (NTAP) for INFUSE™ Bone Graft for TLIF, effective October 1, 2026.

Kinomatic Launches Unified Platform Built to Power the Next Generation of AI-Driven Orthopedic Surgical Care

 Kinomatic announced the launch of Kinect, a unified platform that connects surgical planning, case management, and surgeon collaboration for knee and hip joint replacement.

Nanochon Performs First Case in the Chondrograft™ First in Human Clinical Study

Nanochon announced the successful treatment of the first patient in its First-in-Human (FIH) clinical study of its Chondrograft cartilage implant.

Aspen Medical Products Strengthens Executive Leadership Team with Appointment of Steve Paul as President

CEO and President roles separated to support continued growth, strategic expansion and long-term value creation.

Globus Medical Announces Acquisition of Higgs Boson Health to Transform Healthcare Experience Through AI-Driven Digital Solutions

Globus Medical announced the acquisition of Higgs Boson Health, a digital healthcare experience company based in Durham, NC and incubated out of Duke University.

AlloPort Launches on September 1 Leveling the Playing Field for Accredited Tissue Banks and Expanding Hospital Access to Allografts

AlloPort today announced its planned public launch on September 1, 2026, followed by its industry debut at the AATB Annual Conference in San Francisco on October 4.

Medtronic announces cash dividend for second quarter of fiscal year 2027

The board of directors of Medtronic plc approved the company’s cash dividend for the second quarter of fiscal year 2027 of $0.72 per ordinary share.

Paradigm Appoints Jim Ryan to Board of Directors

Aclarion Announces Addition of University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix as CLARITY Trial Site

Aclarion, Inc., announced the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix as a new clinical site in its CLARITY (Chronic Low bAck pain Randomized Independent Trial studY) trial.

Nanochon Receives Regulatory Approval from Panamá's Ministry of Health to Initiate First-in-Human Clinical Study of Chondrograft™

Nanochon Receives Regulatory Approval from Panamá's Ministry of Health to Initiate First-in-Human Clinical Study of Chondrograft™

Smith+Nephew’s new FLOW FLEXTEND™ COBLATION™ Wand improves access¹* and resection efficiency²** for complex hip procedures vs. fixed-angle options

Spineart Announces FDA Approval of BAGUERA® C Cervical Disc

Enabling technology is moving out of the cart and into the surgeon’s field of view.

Ruthless Spine technology will integrate with both NuEyes wearable platforms, bringing real-time intraoperative angular measurements...

Medartis launches TITAN Nail System for intramedullary fixation of hand fractures in the US

VB Spine Completes Transaction for CT-Fluoro Technology from Augmedics

Shoulder Innovations Promotes Jon Osborne to Chief Commercial Officer

Shoulder Innovations today announced the promotion of Jon Osborne to Chief Commercial Officer, effective August 6, 2026.

Maxx Orthopedics Expands Freedom® PCK® Revision Knee System with Launch of PCK® Metaphyseal Cones

Maxx Orthopedics announces the commercial launch of PCK® Metaphyseal Cones – porous titanium tibial cones engineered for complex revision total knee arthroplasty.

Isto Biologics strengthens its bone graft substitutes platform with the acquisition of NovaBone

Medacta Group SA: Medacta reports continued above-market revenue growth of 9.7% in c.c. in H1 2026

Medacta Group SA reports continued above-market revenue growth of 9.7% in c.c.1 in H1 2026 - H1 2026 revenue climbed to Euro 368 million, up 9.7% in c.c.1 or 7.0% in Euro - Sustained above market revenue growth across all geographic markets and business lines - FY 2026 and mid-term outlook confirmed

Affinity AI Launches B2B Marketplace for Compounded Peptides and GLP-1s

A new sourcing portal connects clinics with compounding pharmacies across peptides, GLP-1s, and other compounded therapeutics.

MIMEDX to Acquire Sanara MedTech

MiMedx Group, Inc. and Sanara MedTech Inc. today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which MIMEDX will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Sanara.

Smith+Nephew’s TESSA™ Spatial Surgery System granted De Novo classification by the FDA sparking a generational leap in Sports Medicine for personalized planning and procedural innovation

Smith+Nephew announces it has been granted De Novo classification by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for its TESSA Spatial Surgery System.

Aclarion Publishes CEO Shareholder Letter Highlighting Progress for First Half of 2026

Aclarion, Inc., announced the publication of a Shareholder Letter from CEO Brent Ness providing an update on the company’s recent momentum and value creating priorities through the first half of 2026.

VB Spine Receives FDA Clearances of Expanded Indications for Vitoss® Bone Graft Substitute and Interbody Cage Portfolio

VB Spine LLC  announced that the FDA granted two 510(k) clearances that expand the indications for its Vitoss® Bone Graft Substitute and interbody cage portfolio.

Spinal Elements Launches Luna® Ti

Spinal Elements® announced the first clinical cases using Luna Ti, the newest addition to its Luna family of TLIF interbodies.

Elevation Spine Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Saber-C® AVIA™, A Complete Anterior Cervical Fixation System with a Porous 3D-Printed Titanium Interbody

Elevation Spine today announced that the (FDA has granted 510(k) Clearance for Saber-C® AVIA™.

SpineGuard and Omnia Medical Obtain a New U.S. Patent for Their Innovative Application of DSG Technology to Sacroiliac Joint Fusion

SpineGuard and Omnia Medical today announced that their U.S. patent application has received notice of allowance from the USPTO for their innovative application of DSG technology to sacroiliac joint fusion.

Mainstay Medical Announces Positive Coverage Decision for ReActiv8® from Highmark Inc.

Mainstay Medical today announced that Highmark Inc. has established favorable coverage for its ReActiv8 Restorative Neurostimulation therapy.

3D Systems Enables First FDA Clearance for Implant from a Point-of-Care Institution

- Collaboration with Defense Health Agency (DHA) enables Walter Reed 3D Medical Application Center (3D MAC) to achieve first FDA-cleared medical device - First-ever FDA clearance for an implant granted to a point-of-care institution - Reinforces 3D Systems’ leadership in guiding healthcare partners from concept to regulatory clearance and commercialization of 3D-printed, patient-specific devices

Pacira BioSciences Announces New National Survey Revealing the Hidden Toll of Pain on America’s Workforce

Survey findings highlight the prevalence of knee pain, reported impacts on work and quality of life, and strong interest in long-lasting, non-opioid treatment options.

Advita Ortho Announces First Clinical Use of Equinoxe® Reverse Shoulder System Humeral Liners with Activit-E® Polyethylene

Advita Ortho reaches another milestone with the first clinical use of Equinoxe® Reverse Shoulder System humeral liners featuring Activit-E® polyethylene.

SurGenTec® Secures FDA Clearance for ION-L™ – Lumbar Navigation Compatible

SurGenTec® announced that the FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for its ION-L™ navigation instruments for use with the ION-L™ Lumbar Facet Fixation System.

Curonix teams with AAOS to help address chronic pain with safer, patient-centered care solutions

Curonix joins in supporting the AAOS Pain Management Resource Center.

CONMED Corporation Announces Expanded Indication for the FDA Cleared AirSeal® Robotic Solution for Use with the Intuitive da Vinci 5 Hex Cannula

CONMED Corporation announced that its AirSeal® Robotic Solution is now indicated for use with Intuitive’s 8 mm hex cannulas used as part of the Intuitive da Vinci 5 platform (“dV5”).

Vivex Biologics Launches VIA Linx™, a Novel Self-Assembling Synthetic Peptide Matrix, Expanding its Portfolio of Advanced Wound Care Solutions

New molecular medical device joins Vivex's growing suite of allograft and advanced wound care technologies.

KARL STORZ Expands Its Robotics Ecosystem Through Strategic Partnerships in the US

KARL STORZ technologies in the surgical environment and the Maestro® System from Moon Surgical. Together support KARL STORZ’s vision of a more connected and interoperable future of surgery

Medacta Introduces NextAR Hip Application to its Proprietary Augmented Reality Platform for Accurate and Efficient Execution of Personalized THA

Medacta Group SA today announces the introduction of NextAR™ Hip, the most comprehensive AR navigation system for THA.

Synergy Disc® Reaches 100 U.S. Cases in 100 Days Following FDA Approval, Advancing Motion-Preserving Cervical Disc Replacement in the U.S.

Bone Biologics Bets on a More Selective Path to Spine Fusion

For most of the past two decades, the orthobiologics shelf has been defined by a familiar tradeoff.

VISIE SHIPS: First Production-Built Computer Vision Systems

A significant commercial milestone: product on the shelf, ready for partners to build with.

TYBR Health Announces $30 Million Series A Financing to Expand Access to the B3 GEL® System

Twinsight Closes €1.6 Million Seed Round to Accelerate US Commercialization of FDA-cleared SurgiTwin™ 3D and Complete Development Work on SurgiTwin™ 4D.

Twinsight today announced the completion of its seed fundraising round, raising a total of €1.6 million.

DePuy Synthes Acquires Expanding Innovations™

Transaction will bring expandable interbody cage solutions to DePuy Synthes' Spine portfolio to strengthen position across the lumbar fusion market

SIGNUS USA® Marks Major Milestone with First U.S. Surgery Using VertaConnect® Expandable Lumbar Spine Implant

IMPLANET Announces the Installation of the 8i Robotics Solution at Amiens-Picardie University Hospital

IMPLANET today announces the installation of 8i Robotics Inc.'s multi-arm surgical robot at Amiens-Picardie University Hospital, within the SimUSanté® Active Learning Simulation Center.

THINK Surgical Secures up to $65 Million of Growth Capital

THINK Surgical, Inc. announced it has entered into a debt facility with Symbiotic Capital providing up to $65 million of growth capital.

Atrium Health and OrthoCarolina join forces to build nationally recognized orthopedic destination

Expanded collaboration builds on a longstanding relationship to advance access, coordinated care, education and innovation.

Kinomatic and WHOOP Partner for Orthopedic Surgery Post-Op Patient Recovery Pilot

The RESTORE pilot will establish the foundation for a new model of connected, supported recovery in total joint replacement.

VB Spine’s European Distribution Center Begins Shipping Orders Across Europe

VB Spine’s newly operational European Distribution Center began shipping to hospitals and accounts this month.

Advita Ortho Expands Scientific Evidence Advancing the Future of Predictive Planning for Total Knee Arthroplasty

Advita Ortho announced a series of new peer-reviewed research supporting the continued evolution of its Newton® knee balancing intelligence.

VB Spine to Acquire CT-Fluoro Technology for Spine Applications from Augmedics

The company has entered a definitive agreement to acquire exclusive rights to Augmedics’ CT-to-fluoroscopy (CT-Fluoro) technology for Spine Applications.

Campbell Clinic Physicians Release 15th Edition of World's Leading Orthopaedic Surgery Textbook

Renowned Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics continues a decades-long legacy of advancing orthopaedic education and patient care worldwide.

French orthopedic pioneer Movmedix enters the United States following FDA clearance of LARS® Technology

As ligament injuries continue to rise among athletes and active populations, Movmedix brings more than three decades of French innovation to American surgeons.

The Loophole, the Limits, and the Liability: Inside Florida’s New Stem Cell Law

One year after its July 1, 2025, effective date, Florida quietly became the largest state in the country to let licensed physicians administer stem cell therapies that the FDA has never approved.

Neo Medical Introduces Instant MIS Access™: A New Platform Designed to Address the Operational Barriers Limiting Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Neo Medical SA today announced the U.S. commercial launch of the Neo Instant MIS Access™ platform for posterior thoracic, lumbar, and sacral minimally invasive surgery (MIS) procedures.

OrthAlign Announces First Cases with Lantern® ASC System, Eliminating the Economic Barriers of Robotic Technology

OrthAlign, Inc. announced the successful completion of the first clinical cases utilizing the Lantern® ASC system.

Alafair Biosciences Announces Launch of VersaCoat™ Flowable Hydrogel

Alafair Biosciences today announced the launch of VersaCoat™ Flowable Hydrogel.

Advita Ortho Announces First Clinical Use of Next-Generation Knee Replacement Platform in Japan

Knee technology combines advanced polyethylene, computer-assisted surgery and balancing intelligence within a unified workflow.

Pixee Medical Names Kristoff Goson CEO, Signaling Major Push for U.S. Market Growth

Today, Pixee Medical announced the appointment of American healthcare executive Kristoff Goson as new Chief Executive Officer.

Shoulder Innovations Announces Closing of up to $50 Million Credit Facility

Shoulder Innovations, Inc. today announced the closing of two new credit facilities for an aggregate amount of up to $50 million with Stifel Venture Banking.

Crossover Medical Appoints I.V. Hall and Mark McMahan to Board of Directors

Orthopedic industry veterans join the board as the company advances its lower-extremity trauma fixation platform

Elevation Spine Surpasses 5,000 Saber-C® Implantations, Marking a Significant Milestone for Its Integrated Cervical Fixation Platform

Elevation Spine announced today that its Saber-C Anterior Cervical Fusion System has surpassed 5,000 implantations of its proprietary integrated-fixation approach to ACDF.

BioRestorative Therapies Announces Completion of BRTX-100 Phase 2 Manufacturing, Highlighting Integrated Regenerative Biologics Platform

BioRestorative Therapies, Inc. today announced the successful completion of manufacturing for its BRTX-100 Phase 2 clinical trial.

Life Spine Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for VersaLift™ Expandable Interbody System Featuring a 6mm Starting Height

Life Spine, Inc. announced that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for the VersaLift™ Expandable Interbody System for TLIF and PLIF procedures featuring a low 6mm starting height.

OrthoPediatrics Announces Distribution Agreement with OSSIO, Inc. to Provide Revolutionary Orthopedic Fixation Technology to U.S. Children’s Hospitals Nationwide

OrthoPediatrics Corp., a company focused exclusively on advancing the field of pediatric orthopedics, today announced an exclusive distribution agreement with OSSIO, Inc.

Advanced Rehabilitation, LLC Expands iKNOT Curriculum to Address Complex Regional Pain Syndrome & Chronic Upper Extremity Problems

Advanced Rehabilitation, LLC today announced the expansion of its educational platform featuring the integrated Kinetic Neuro-Ortho Training (iKNOT) approach.

Solenic Medical® Receives FDA IDE Approval to Initiate Pivotal Trial of SOLA-2™ for Periprosthetic Joint Infections

Solenic Medical today announced that the FDA has approved the its IDE application, authorizing the launch of a pivotal clinical trial for its SOLA-2™ Alternating Magnetic Field System in patients with PJI.

Creative Medical Technology Holdings Expands ADAPT Trial Under New FDA Clearance and Rapidly Advances Toward Phase 3 Planning for Olastrocel in Chronic Lower Back Pain

Creative Medical Technology Holdings today announced that the FDA has cleared an expansion of their FDA-cleared ADAPT clinical trial evaluating CELZ-201 (Olastrocel) for chronic lower back pain associated with DDD.

Amplio Spine Acquires and Commercializes KeyLift®, an FDA-Cleared Expandable Interlaminar Stabilization System Indicated for Supplemental Fusion of the Non-Cervical Spine

Amplio Spine announced the close of its asset acquisition of the KeyLift® Expandable Interlaminar Stabilization System from FloSpine, LLC, and the simultaneous launch of national commercialization.

Advita Ortho Highlights New Research on AI-Generated Shoulder Digital Twins and Surgical Navigation at CAOS 2026

Advita Ortho today announced the presentation of 9 scientific studies at the 26th Annual Meeting of the CAOS, highlighting new research on AI-generated shoulder digital twins, automated planning and surgical navigation across shoulder, knee and ankle procedures.

Amber Implants Advances Pivotal European EXPAND Study of VCFix® Spinal System in Standalone Vertebral Reconstruction

Amber Implants announced the advancement of its pivotal EXPAND clinical study evaluating the VCFix® Spinal System in defined patients with vertebral compression fractures.

Treace Announces First Surgical Case with the HyperPlate™ XM Dynamic Compression Locking Implant System

Treace Medical Concept announced the successful completion of the first case utilizing its HyperPlate™ XM Dynamic Compression Locking Implant.

SDIP Innovations Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of JAZBI™ Bone Void Filler, Marking the First Commercial Application of Proprietary JAZBI™ Biomaterial Technology

SDIP Innovations Pty Ltd, an Australian biomaterials company focused on regenerative technologies for musculoskeletal applications, announced that the FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for the JAZBI™ Bone Void Filler.

Icarus Medical Secures $7.2 Million Series A to Accelerate Growth and Innovation

Icarus Medical, a Charlottesville-based med-tech company focused on advancing orthopedic bracing technology, today announced the successful close of its Series A financing round.

Xenco Medical Named Winner of Fast Company Magazine’s 2026 World Changing Ideas Award

Fast Company Magazine has named pioneering medical technology company Xenco Medical the Winner of the 2026 World Changing Ideas Award.

Sonex Health Announces Data From Largest-Ever U.S. Study Proving Ultraguidectr™ Delivers Compelling Results for Carpal Tunnel Patients

New carpal tunnel study from Sonex Health and The Institute of Advanced Ultrasound Guided Procedures of six-month data demonstrating the safety and efficacy of ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release using UltraGuideCTR™.

SurGenTec® Receives FDA Clearance for ION-L™, a Novel Lumbar Facet Fixation System Representing a Paradigm Shift in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

SurGenTec® today announced FDA clearance of its ION-L™ Lumbar Facet Fixation System. ION-L™, indicated for the treatment of patients with (DDD) from L3 to S1 in skeletally mature patients who have failed conservative care.

Medtronic completes acquisition of Scientia Vascular, seamlessly integrating access and therapeutic portfolios for neurovascular care

Medtronic acquisition of Scientia Vascular delivers simplicity and access, supporting physicians across the full procedural workflow

SpinaFX Medical receives FDA Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) for Triojection®, its Breakthrough, Minimally-Invasive, Image-Guided Lumbar Disc Treatment.

SpinaFX Medical's prospective, randomized, multicenter trial will compare intradiscal ozone/oxygen injection plus nerve root block to nerve root block alone in 300 patients in up to 30 US sites.

Onkos Surgical® Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Application of NanoCept® Antibacterial Technology to Titanium Implants in the ELEOS™ Limb Salvage System

Onkos Surgical announced it has received clearance from theFDA for the application of its NanoCept Antibacterial Technology on titanium implants within the ELEOS Limb Salvage System.

DePuy Synthes Launches VELYS™ Hip Navigation with AI to Support Intraoperative Consistency and Efficiency in Total Hip Arthroplasty

Use of VELYS™ Hip Navigation with AI Assistance demonstrated reproducible landmark identification and reduced workflow time by 57% compared to manual workflows (5.33 vs. 2.27 minutes)

Five Orthopedic Practices in Dallas Unify as OrthoTexas

All-Star Orthopaedics, AOA Orthopedic Specialists, North Texas Orthopedics & Spine Center, Orthopedic Associates and OrthoTexas have announced plans to unite under a single shared identity and operate collectively as OrthoTexas beginning in November 2026.

Vivex Biologics Publishes New Medicare Real-World Evidence Study Showing VIA Disc® NP Significantly Reduces Opioid Use, Imaging, and Conservative Care Utilization in Patients with Lumbar Discogenic Pain

Analysis of 1,804 Medicare beneficiaries per group demonstrates a meaningful shift in the continuum of care following intradiscal nucleus pulposus allograft procedure

ModMed Announces U.S. Orthopaedic Partners Enterprise-wide Rollout of the AI-Powered Practice to Over 55 Locations

Replacing nine legacy systems with a unified platform has already resulted in saving an estimated 30,000 staff hours and brought revenue collection to under 30 days.

Lenoss Medical, Inc. Selected for Prestigious MedTech Innovator 2026 Accelerator Cohort

Lenoss Medical--one of 65 startups chosen from over 1,800 global applicants to participate in the world’s leading MedTech accelerator.

SurGenTec Secures FDA Clearance for ION-C™ – Now Navigation Compatible

SurGenTec, LLC today announced that the FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for its ION-C™ navigation instruments for use with the ION-C™ posterior cervical facet fixation implant.

Joint Preservation Innovations Wins 2026 AANA Lightbulb Award for Articulator™ Arthroscopic Bur

First and only FDA-cleared articulating rotary cutting instrument recognized at AANA Annual Meeting Innovation Battle.

Orthopedic Driven Imaging Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance for HipGuide™ — Its First FDA-Cleared Surgical Imaging App

Orthopedic Driven Imaging (ODI) announced that HipGuide™, its intraoperative surgical imaging software application, has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA.

Xtant Medical Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Xtant Medical Holdings, Inc. reported financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Aclarion Announces Second Commercial Agreement with Weill Cornell Medicine

Aclarion, Inc., leveraging biomarkers and proprietary AI algorithms through its Nociscan® announced it has established a second commercial agreement with Weill Cornell Medicine.

Integra LifeSciences Announces Leadership Transition

Stuart Essig Appointed as Integra’s Next President and Chief Executive Officer Michael McBreen Appointed Chief Commercial Officer.

Xtant Medical Expands Trivium™ Portfolio with the Commercial Launch of Trivium™ Shaped

Xtant Medical Holdings announced the commercial launch of Trivium™ Shaped, an extension of its Trivium™ bone graft portfolio .

A Spine Surgeon Built an AI Tool to Solve One of the OR’s Most Frustrating Problems. 50,000 Users Later, It’s Just Getting Started

Implant Identifier is a free mobile app that uses AI to identify orthopedic and spine implants from X-ray images.

TIME Names Xenco Medical one of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies in the World and the Winner of the 2026 TIME100 Impact Award in Health

Time Magazine has named pioneering medical technology company Xenco Medical as one of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies in the World and the Winner of the 2026 TIME100 Impact Award in Health.

Bioretec Advances U.S. Commercialization of First-of-Its-Kind Absorbable Metal Implant

Bioretec is accelerating its U.S. commercialization efforts behind RemeOs, the first and only FDA-authorized absorbable metal implant commercially available in the United States. OTW recently spoke with Sarah Hubar-Fisher, who transitioned from a board member role to interim CEO before becoming permanent CEO, to get an update on where the company stands. RemeOs is a […]

FDA Approves Expanded Clinical Applications for SINEFIX™ in Soft Tissue Repair

Broader indications reinforce SINEFIX as a versatile alternative to traditional suture anchors for soft tissue-to-bone fixation.

University Of Utah Orthopaedic Innovation Center Announces FDA Clearance of Breakthrough Dynamic Compression Implant System

University of Utah announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the CoAptix™ S 7.5mm System.

Intellijoint Surgical and Insurgical Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Orthopaedic Technology

Intellijoint Surgical announced a strategic partnership focused on advancing a more efficient, practical, and cost-conscious approach to joint replacement surgery in the U.S.

First Subjects Randomized in Clinical Trial Evaluating the Benefits of Total Segmental Fusion in Treating Degenerative Conditions in the Lumbar Spine

Providence Medical Technology’s latest randomized controlled trial is designed to once again challenge the standard of care in spinal fusion surgery.

Fziomed Announces Clinical Results from Level I Study Evaluating Oxiplex Absorbable Gel for Spine Surgery

Clinical study demonstrates Oxiplex reduces leg pain and neurological symptoms following lumbar spine surgery.

OSSIOfiber® Minimally Invasive All-Natural Bunion Correction System Improves, Simplifies Surgical Procedure for Patients and Physicians

OSSIO’s new approach to bunionectomy features beveled threaded trimmable fixation nails and streamlined instrument set to ensure perfect fit for each patient’s bio-integrative, metal-free repair.

Xtant Medical Finalizes Companion Spine Transactions

Xtant received $10.7 million in satisfaction of unsecured promissory note issued to Xtant by Companion Spine plus related working capital adjustments.

TJO Surpasses 50,000 Implants Placed, with 32% of Procedures Performed in ASCs

Total Joint Orthopedics, Inc. (TJO) today announced it has surpassed 50,000 total implants placed nationwide, including more than 38,000 Klassic® Knee implants.

Medtronic Spine Update: Stealth AXiS Cleared, Infuse TLIF Approval, Strong Q3 Growth

FDA clearance for Stealth AXiS™, PMA approval for Infuse™ TLIF, and a strong Q3 earnings beat set the stage for what Medtronic’s cranial and spinal technologies chief calls a connected future for spine surgery.

Fziomed Commemorates One Millionth Patient Treated With Its Dual-Polymer Adhesion Barrier Technology

Fziomed’s dual-polymer adhesion barrier technology platform is becoming a new standard of care as an adjunctive therapy.

NANS 2026 Recap: From Last Resort to Precision Medicine

Tired of the same old pain management conversations? The North American Neuromodulation Society’s 2026 Annual Meeting delivered exactly what the doctor ordered. Las Vegas, January 22-25. Neurosurgeons, pain specialists, orthopedic surgeons, engineers, and industry innovators gathered for a masterclass on where neuromodulation is headed. And trust us, it’s getting interesting. Over 60 sessions packed into […]

X-Bolt Orthopedics Receives Innovative Technology Contract from Vizient for their Pro-X1 Trochanteric Nail

X-Bolt Orthopedics announced its “Pro-X1 Trochanteric Nail” has received an Innovative Technology contract from Vizient®.

CMM Launches $497 Market Intelligence Tool for Medical Practices

Custom Medical Marketing introduced Practice-Market Fit, a strategic assessment tool designed to provide medical practices with market intelligence at an accessible price point.

Auxano® Medical Launches ARKEO™ Wedge Fixation System, Advancing Precision in Foot & Ankle Osteotomies

Auxano® Medical today announced the launch of ARKEO™ for foot and ankle corrective procedures.

BlueOcean Global Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of the Excelsior™ External Fixation System

BlueOcean Global Corp. announced U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance of the Excelsior™ External Fixation System.

Cresco Spine Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for the Spring Distraction System (SDSTM)

Cresco Spine announced that the U.S. FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for the Spring Distraction System (SDSTM), for the treatment of early onset scoliosis.

Ortho Development® Announces Appointment of Brice Bedke as Vice President of Marketing

Ortho Development Corporation (ODEV) announced the appointment of Brice Bedke as Vice President of Marketing.

Coverage Expansion Continues for One- and Two-Level Lumbar Total Disc Replacement as One of the Leading Commercial Payers in Arizona Establishes Positive Coverage Criteria for Centinel Spine’s prodisc® L

Centinel Spine®,announced a significant coverage advancement for lumbar TDR in Arizona.

University Of Utah Orthopaedic Innovation Center Announces Completion of First ChondroMatch™ Case

Each year, more than 250,000 cartilage repair procedures are performed in the United States.

MiRus Announces First Cases with EUROPA® Posterior Cervical Fusion System with New Technology Add-on Payment (NTAP)

MiRus is excited to announce that patients who benefit from health coverage through CMS have been the beneficiary recipients of the latest technology called EUROPA® PCF System.

University Of Utah Orthopaedic Innovation Center Announces Completion of First Bone Bolt™ Cases

The L. S. Peery, M.D. Orthopaedic Innovation Center at the Department of Orthopaedics, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, announced the successful completion of the first clinical cases using the Bone BoltÔ System at the University Orthopaedic Center, University of Utah.

Innovators Converge in Memphis: MNVC 2025 Showcases the Future of Orthopedic Care

The Musculoskeletal New Ventures Conference (MNVC), in Memphis, brought together the brightest minds in orthopedic innovation this week.

4WEB Medical Ushers in the Era of Therapeutic Implant Technology

FRISCO, Texas, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 4WEB Medical, an orthopedic implant company focused on developing innovative implants that utilize its proprietary TRUSS Implant Technology™, announced the publication of a study conducted at the McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Center for Musculoskeletal Disorders at the University of Pennsylvania. The study: Therapeutic Implants: Mechanobiologic Enhancement of Osteogenic, Angiogenic, and Myogenic Responses […]

Supreme Court Allows Appeals Ruling to Stand, Upholding CoorsTek Bioceramics’ Right to Market Pink Hip Components

CoorsTek Bioceramics has again secured the rights to market and sell their pink ceramic hip components for orthopedic devices after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review the January 2025 federal appeals court decision in the trademark case against CeramTec GmbH.

Intrinsic Therapeutics Announces that AMA Released CPT 2026 Code Set Including New CPT Code 63032 Describing Bone-Anchored Annular Closure, Effective January 1, 2026

Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc., the makers of the Barricaid® Annular Closure Device, announced that the AMA has published a new Category I CPT® code, 63032, for bone-anchored annular closure, effective January 1, 2026.

WRS Group Announces Agreement to Acquire Avanos Medical’s US Game Ready® Orthopedic Rental Business

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — WRS Group, LLC (WRS), a privately held company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Avanos Medical, Inc. (NYSE: AVNS) to acquire substantially all assets and rights related to Avanos’ US Game Ready® orthopedic rental business. WRS Group, a national leader in orthopedic pain […]

Naitive® and Heraeus Medical Collaborate to Characterize Bone Health and Fixation Methods in THA and TKA Patients

Naitive® Technologies, today announced a new research collaboration with Heraeus Medical, and Sah Orthopaedic Associates.

ALLUMIN8™ Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for A8 INTEGR8™ Pedicle Screw System

ALLUMIN8™, announced the FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for the company’s A8 INTEGR8™ Porous Pedicle Screw System, offering the first 5.5mm diameter pedicle screw produced through additive manufacturing.

Onkos Surgical® Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for ELEOS™ Proximal Tibia with NanoCept® Antibacterial Technology

Onkos Surgical, a leading provider of innovative solutions for complex orthopaedic procedures, announced that it has recently received a FDA 510(k) clearance for its ELEOS Proximal Tibia with NanoCept Antibacterial Technology.

Boston Scientific Announces Agreement to Acquire Nalu Medical, Inc.

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Nalu Medical, Inc., a privately held medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing innovative and minimally invasive solutions for patients with chronic pain. Boston Scientific has been a strategic investor in Nalu Medical since […]

Bioretec’s RemeOs™ Screw LAG Solid Receives CMS Transitional Pass-Through Payment in the US

TAMPERE, Finland, Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bioretec Ltd, a pioneer in absorbable orthopedic implants, announced today that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has granted Transitional Pass-Through Payment (TPT) status for the company’s RemeOs™ Screw LAG Solid, effective October 1, 2025. “Building on the success of Breakthrough Device Designation and FDA De Novo grant, securing CMS TPT […]

OrthoWest Expands Switchboard, MD’s AI Contact Center Across Enterprise

OrthoWest has announced the expansion of Switchboard, MD’s physician-built AI platform across its orthopedic enterprise, bringing its advanced Contact Center solution to enable smarter call handling and multimodal communication to additional physicians. This decision follows a successful deployment at South County Orthopedic Specialists (SCOS), a division of OrthoWest, where average queue time dropped by 76% […]

Ruthless Spine Announces Intellectual Property News and 510(k) Clearance on Revolutionary Spinal Instrument

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ruthless Spine today announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for the NavJam™ Jamshidi device, and as of today, U.S. Patent Office records indicate that the status of the NavJam™ Jamshidi patent application is allowed. The NavJam™ Jamshidi device is also covered by an issued Taiwan patent […]

Smith+Nephew unveils major clinical evidence and patient access updates for its REGENETEN™ Bioinductive Implant

Smith+Nephew, September 11, 2025 GlobeNewswire – (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology company, today announces new evidence and market updates that highlight the clinical performance of its REGENETEN Bioinductive Implant and support its further adoption. Substantial investment into research to expand access and indications have led to these important results designed to help surgeons treat more […]

Nexus Spine’s Patented Tranquil® Interbody Implants Achieve Exceptional Outcomes

DRAPER, Utah, Sept. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nexus Spine is excited to share pilot study results of a comparative radiographic assessment of ACDF outcomes in a series of patients who were selected for common risk factors of subsidence, instability, and delayed bone growth. Specifically, the patients were over 66 years of age, had poor bone quality, and/or […]

Coastal Orthopedics Expands Team with New Orthopedic Surgeon

BRADENTON, Fla. — Coastal Orthopedics, home to a team of musculoskeletal physicians specializing in joint replacement, hand and wrist, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow, sports medicine, spine care, diagnostic imaging and physical therapy, recently expanded its highly skilled staff of orthopedic specialists with the addition of Dr. Richard Puzzitiello. Dr. Puzzitiello specializes in surgical […]

Medacta Launches QuickStitch and Expands Fixation Solutions at AGA 2025

CASTEL SAN PIETRO, September 11, 2025 – Medacta Group SA (“Medacta” SIX: MOVE) continues the rollout of its expanded Personalized Sports Medicine Portfolio at the 42nd AGA Congress (Gesellschaft für Arthroskopie und Gelenkchirurgie – Society for Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery) in Hamburg, Germany, highlighting its commitment to advancing personalized repair and reconstruction solutions designed to […]

Naitive® Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for OsteoSight™, AI-Enabled Opportunistic Bone Health Assessment

(London, UK) September 11, 2025. Naitive Technologies, a medical technology company developing AI-driven software to reimagine orthopedic care, today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its flagship product, OsteoSight. OsteoSight enables opportunistic assessment of bone mineral density (BMD) using standard X-rays acquired to investigate other […]

Foundation Surgical Announces First-Ever Surgery Using the Interwedge® Standalone Lateral Implant System

Reading, PA – September 8, 2025 – Foundation Surgical today announced the successful completion of the first-ever surgical case using its newly FDA-cleared Interwedge® Standalone Lateral implant system. The procedure was performed by Dr. Edward DelSole at Reading Hospital in Reading, Pennsylvania, part of the Tower Health healthcare system. The Interwedge® Standalone Lateral system is designed to provide surgeons with a versatile and […]

University of Utah Orthopaedic Innovation Center Unveils Breakthrough Dynamic Compression Implant System

Salt Lake City, UT — September 8, 2025 — The L. S. Peery, M.D. Orthopaedic Innovation Center at the Department of Orthopaedics, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, University of Utah, today announced a major advancement in orthopedic surgical technology: a Dynamic Compression Implant System designed to transform fracture fixation, joint fusion, and osteotomy stabilization. The platform technology […]

Theradaptive Treats First Patient in RESTORE Feasibility Study Evaluating OsteoAdapt™ DE in Dental Procedures

Study aims to advance bone regeneration for dental reconstruction using Theradaptive’s targeted therapeutic platform

Intrinsic Therapeutics Appoints Industry Veterans Mike Lytle and Dave Decker to Lead Sales and Advance Discectomy Treatment

BOSTON, Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc., a medical technology company committed to redefining the standard of care for lumbar discectomy patients with large annular defects by reducing reoperations for reherniations by 81%* with its Barricaid Annular Closure Device, announced today the appointment of industry veterans Mike Lytle and Dave Decker as Vice President of Sales, West and Vice […]

Orthopedic Driven Imaging Secures New Strategic Funding

Gainesville, FL – 8/18/2025 – Orthopedic Driven Imaging (ODI), a medical technology company building the next generation of orthopedic imaging solutions, announced today a strategic investment from the Innovation Center at Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute. The investment supports ODI’s mission to simplify surgery and improve outcomes through a unique ecosystem of imaging hardware and […]

Demetra Acquires OrthoFundamentals, LLC, a Leading Provider of Intuitive, Single-Use Solutions for Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Fusion Procedures, and launches a New Global Spine Division

MILAN, Aug. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Demetra, an innovative and independent international medical company and leader in providing bone cements, spacers and biomaterials for orthopedic applications and PJI infection control, announces the full acquisition of OrthoFundamentals, LLC, a pioneering, US-based company with innovative implants and sterile-packed, single-use instrument kits for SI Joint Fusion. In conjunction with this acquisition, […]

Highridge Medical Completes Divestiture of its Bone Healing Division

MIAMI, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — H.I.G. Capital (“H.I.G.”), a leading global alternative investment firm with $70 billion of capital under management, is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Highridge Medical (“Highridge”), has completed the sale of its EBI Bone Healing Division (“EBI”) to Avista Healthcare Partners. H.I.G. continues to own Highridge, a leader in the global spinal device market […]

Zimmer Biomet Chairman, President and CEO Ivan Tornos Joins OREF Board of Trustees

ROSEMONT, Ill., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF), the leading private nonprofit organization funding musculoskeletal (MSK) research across all orthopaedic sub-specialties, is pleased to announce that Ivan Tornos, Chairman, President and CEO of orthopaedic medical device company Zimmer Biomet has joined its Board of Trustees. Mr. Tornos joined Zimmer Biomet in […]

Navigating Value Analysis Committees – Mark Copeland

The Challenge Medical device approvals have transformed from a 2-week doctor-driven process to a complex 12-18 month gauntlet through sophisticated Value Analysis Committees (VACs). With healthcare consolidation creating massive health systems and 75% of physicians now employed rather than independent, the old playbook of “sell to the doctor and they will get it approved” no […]

Becoming a Physician KOL – Dr. Paul Slosar, MD

The Challenge The physician-industry consulting landscape has transformed from the “Wild West” of the 2000s—where surgeons could demand consulting agreements just for using products—to today’s highly regulated ecosystem where 95% of physicians pursuing KOL relationships are approaching it completely wrong. With increased compliance oversight and physician employment restrictions, the old playbook of “high volume = […]

Investing in Orthopedic Startups – Neovate Capital Partners

The Challenge Physician investors can often lose money on medtech startups if they rely solely on personal relationships and limited deal flow instead of professional due diligence. With 30-60% of early-stage investments failing, most doctors are essentially gambling with their capital while missing the best opportunities that never reach traditional medical conferences or trade shows. […]

Best Practices with Orthopedic Distributors – Chance Leonard

The Challenge Independent distribution has evolved from simple “rep carries your product” relationships to sophisticated business partnerships requiring strategic alignment, yet most orthopedic companies are still recruiting and managing distributors like it’s 1995. With 69% of the global orthopedic market controlled by just 8 companies and virtually identical clinical outcomes, the old playbook of “find […]

CEO of Spine Device Company Pleads Guilty to False Statements in Connection with Mandatory Reporting to CMS

Dr. Kingsley R. Chin, the Founder, President and CEO of SpineFrontier, Inc., pleaded guilty on May 15, 2025, to one count of false statements to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Open Payments Program. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani scheduled sentencing for Aug. 6, 2025.

Sawbones® and Numalogics Achieve First-Ever FDA Qualification of an Orthopedic Device Mechanical Test Under MDDT Program

SEATTLE, WA and MONTREAL, QC – May 20, 2025 — In a groundbreaking advancement for the orthopedic device industry, Sawbones and Numalogics, Inc. are proud to announce that their jointly developed Finite Element Analysis (FEA) model for orthopedic screw pullout testing has received formal qualification from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) through […]

Hyalex Orthopaedics Receives FDA Approval of IDE Supplement, Expanding the Early Feasibility Study to a Pivotal Trial of Cutting-Edge Freestyle Knee Implant

Company Plans to Initiate Pivotal Study of Transformative Implant Technology Designed to Help Patients with Cartilage Damage and Early Osteoarthritis Regain an Active Lifestyle

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