Spinal surgery has long sought the optimal strategy for achieving stable fusion between adjacent vertebrae. Traditionally, posterior fixation has relied on pedicle screws, rods, and interbody cages. However, stabilization of the facet joint—until recently an underutilized site for direct fusion—has attracted growing attention as technology and … [Read More...] about The Facet Cage: The Missing Link in Spinal Fusion? Could this new technology redefine posterior spinal instrumentation?
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NGMedical will present its unique Product Portfolio at Eurospine
NGMedical GmbH, a leading innovator in cervical disc prosthetic technology, is excited to present its innovative product portfolio at Eurospine in Copenhagen. NONNWEILER, GERMANY, October 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- NGMedical GmbH, a leading innovator in cervical disc prosthetic technology, is excited to present its innovative product portfolio at Eurospine in Copenhagen. Next week the … [Read More...] about NGMedical will present its unique Product Portfolio at Eurospine
FFX® Becomes the First Facet Cage Cleared by the FDA for Standalone Use.
Strasbourg, France – October 16, 2025 – SC Medica today announced that its FFX® Facet FiXation System has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for standalone use, making it the first and only facet fusion cage approved for lumbar spine surgery without supplemental fixation. Following its initial FDA clearance in May 2024 as a … [Read More...] about FFX® Becomes the First Facet Cage Cleared by the FDA for Standalone Use.
Legacy Spine Companies Retreat While KIC Ventures Builds New Markets in Outpatient Interventional Spine Surgery, Regenerative Biologics, and Viscoelastic Disc Replacements
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As legacy spine and orthopedic companies divest from their core device portfolios and retreat from innovation, Harvard-trained orthopedic spine surgeon and CEO Dr. Kingsley R. Chin has demonstrated consistent leadership in guiding KIC Ventures to advance a bold new vision — building sustainable global markets … [Read More...] about Legacy Spine Companies Retreat While KIC Ventures Builds New Markets in Outpatient Interventional Spine Surgery, Regenerative Biologics, and Viscoelastic Disc Replacements
Do Interspinous Spacers Still Have a Place in Spine Surgery?
In the mid-2000s, interspinous devices emerged in spine surgery as a promising new approach. Placed between the lumbar spinous processes, they aimed to relieve spinal stenosis or chronic low back pain through indirect decompression of the spinal canal, without the need for fusion or rigid instrumentation. I recall that at the time, they were considered truly successful, almost miraculous: a less … [Read More...] about Do Interspinous Spacers Still Have a Place in Spine Surgery?
EXALTA Secures EU-MDR Certification for Titanium Compression Screws, Expanding Access to Advanced Trauma Solutions
BETHLEHEM, PA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- EXALTA Group, a global leader in the development and manufacturing of integrated OEM solutions for mission-critical medical devices, today announced it has obtained European Medical Device Regulation (EU-MDR) certification for its full range of headed and headless titanium compression screws used in trauma and reconstructive … [Read More...] about EXALTA Secures EU-MDR Certification for Titanium Compression Screws, Expanding Access to Advanced Trauma Solutions
Amnovis Celebrates 5 Years of Innovation with 100,000 3D-Printed Implants Shipped
Aarschot, Belgium – October14, 2025. Amnovis, a contract manufacturer specializing in 3D-printed medical devices and high-performance applications, proudly marks its fifth anniversary with the shipment of its 100,000th 3D-printed implant. Founded in June 2020 by Peter Mercelis and Ruben Wauthle, Amnovis was built on a clear mission: to deliver high-quality products, exceptional customer … [Read More...] about Amnovis Celebrates 5 Years of Innovation with 100,000 3D-Printed Implants Shipped
Centinel Spine® Receives Two-Level FDA Approval for prodisc® C Vivo and prodisc® C SK Match-the-Disc™ Cervical Total Disc Replacement Devices
WEST CHESTER, Pa., Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Centinel Spine®, LLC ("the Company"), the leading global medical device company focused exclusively on treating cervical and lumbar spinal disease with the most complete and clinically-proven total disc replacement (TDR) technology platform in the world (prodisc®), today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Premarket … [Read More...] about Centinel Spine® Receives Two-Level FDA Approval for prodisc® C Vivo and prodisc® C SK Match-the-Disc™ Cervical Total Disc Replacement Devices
SMAIO Announces Strong First-Half 2025 Results and Robust Growth in Business Activity in the Third Quarter of 2025
SMAIO (Software, Machines and Adaptative Implants in Orthopaedics – Euronext Growth Paris, ISIN: FR0014005I80 / Ticker : ALSMA), a French-American player specialized in complex spine surgery with a global offer comprising software, adaptative implants and related services, today publishes its consolidated results for the first half of 20251 and its sales for the third … [Read More...] about SMAIO Announces Strong First-Half 2025 Results and Robust Growth in Business Activity in the Third Quarter of 2025
Johnson & Johnson Follows in Zimmer Biomet’s Footsteps: An Analysis of the DePuy Synthes Spin-Off Compared to ZimVie
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) announced today its plan to spin off its orthopaedics business, which will operate as an independent company under the name DePuy Synthes. This move echoes a similar strategy by Zimmer Biomet in 2022, when it separated its spine and dental units to form ZimVie. Both cases highlight a growing trend in the MedTech sector: streamlining conglomerates to boost agility … [Read More...] about Johnson & Johnson Follows in Zimmer Biomet’s Footsteps: An Analysis of the DePuy Synthes Spin-Off Compared to ZimVie
Johnson & Johnson Announces Intent to Separate Its Orthopaedics Business
Strengthens focus of Johnson & Johnson as an innovation powerhouse and accelerates the portfolio shift of its MedTech Segment to higher-growth and higher-margin markets Standalone orthopaedics business would operate as DePuy Synthes and be the largest, most comprehensive orthopaedics-focused company in the world Namal Nawana appointed to serve as Worldwide President of DePuy … [Read More...] about Johnson & Johnson Announces Intent to Separate Its Orthopaedics Business
From Early Innovations to Modern Practice: Where Are Dynamic and Semi-Rigid Spine Systems Today?
Following the recent publication this week of the MDR for the BDyn dynamic rod, I felt it was timely to revisit a topic that had a significant impact in the early 2000s, when dynamic stabilization systems experienced a major surge in interest and adoption. This development reminds us of the clinical and technological debates surrounding motion-preserving spinal implants, prompting a reflection on … [Read More...] about From Early Innovations to Modern Practice: Where Are Dynamic and Semi-Rigid Spine Systems Today?
Next-Generation AI-Driven SyncAR® Spine Receives FDA Clearance for Spine Surgery
By bringing MRI and CT directly into the operating room, SyncAR Spine turns preoperative planning imaging into real-time intraoperative guidance. CLEVELAND, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Surgical Theater, the leader in surgical XR visualization, today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for SyncAR® Spine, the next-generation release of its spine … [Read More...] about Next-Generation AI-Driven SyncAR® Spine Receives FDA Clearance for Spine Surgery