I know what I’m about to say may sound unusual, and many of you might not agree at first. But I’m also sure that everyone who truly knows this market will understand exactly what I mean.In the spine implant industry, the role of the sales representative is quite unique. Unlike in other fields, surgeons do not “buy” implants in the traditional … [Read More...] about Can a Spine Sales Rep Be as Crucial as the Implant Itself?
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Former Globus Medical CEO Dave Demski Joins Proprio as Advisor to Accelerate Data-Led Surgical Intelligence
Seattle, WA — 10/30/25 — Proprio, the surgical technology company pioneering real-time, AI-powered surgical intelligence, today announced that medtech leader Dave Demski, former CEO of Globus Medical, has joined the company as a Senior Strategic Advisor. Demski brings more than two decades of experience building one of the most successful platform companies in medtech. During his tenure at … [Read More...] about Former Globus Medical CEO Dave Demski Joins Proprio as Advisor to Accelerate Data-Led Surgical Intelligence
ATEC Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results And Raises Full-Year Guidance
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATEC), a spine-focused provider of innovative solutions dedicated to revolutionizing the approach to spine surgery, today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, and recent corporate highlights. Recent Highlights “I’m eXtremely proud of the entire ATEC team for delivering another quarter of … [Read More...] about ATEC Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results And Raises Full-Year Guidance
Dr. Kingsley R. Chin Attends ForbesBLK Summit 2025 as VIP Guest to Hear Robert F. Smith and Stephen A. Smith — Aligns KIC Ventures’ Spine HealthTech Vision with Vista Equity’s Value-Building Model
At the ForbesBLK Summit in Atlanta, Dr. Chin and Executive Council member Taylor Headley represented KIC Ventures among top Black leaders driving enterprise value and innovation across industries. ATLANTA, Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Kingsley R. Chin, orthopedic spinal surgeon, CEO, and Founder of KIC Ventures, attended the ForbesBLK Summit 2025 in Atlanta as a VIP … [Read More...] about Dr. Kingsley R. Chin Attends ForbesBLK Summit 2025 as VIP Guest to Hear Robert F. Smith and Stephen A. Smith — Aligns KIC Ventures’ Spine HealthTech Vision with Vista Equity’s Value-Building Model
DiscGenics and Collaborators Announce Breakthrough in Tissue-Engineered Intervertebral Disc Research
Salt Lake City, UT — October 23, 2025 — DiscGenics, Inc., a privately held, late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company focused on developing regenerative cell-based therapies that alleviate pain and restore function in patients with degenerative diseases of the spine, today announced the publication of pioneering research demonstrating the first successful creation of human-sized, living, … [Read More...] about DiscGenics and Collaborators Announce Breakthrough in Tissue-Engineered Intervertebral Disc Research
Introducing PorOssity™: Additive Surgical’s Flagship Range of Spine Implants
At Additive Surgical, we’ve reimagined what a spinal implant can be. After more than four years of intensive research and development, we are proud to introduce PorOssity™, our flagship range of spine implants that redefines the relationship between technology, biology, and clinical performance. A New Era in Spinal Implant Design PorOssity™ embodies a major leap forward in implant … [Read More...] about Introducing PorOssity™: Additive Surgical’s Flagship Range of Spine Implants
Centinel Spine® Grows prodisc® Total Disc Replacement 42% Worldwide in Third Quarter 2025 with Record EBITDA Results
WEST CHESTER, Pa., Oct. 28, 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 achievement of over $32 million in worldwide revenue … [Read More...] about Centinel Spine® Grows prodisc® Total Disc Replacement 42% Worldwide in Third Quarter 2025 with Record EBITDA Results
What If a Bridge Could Inspire the Next Breakthrough in Spinal Implants?
An idea born from bridge safety monitoring may soon transform medicine. At the University of Pittsburgh, a team of civil engineers and neurosurgeons is developing the first self-powered spinal implant capable of sending real-time data from inside the body. Professors Amir Alavi, Nitin Agarwal, and D. Kojo Hamilton recently received a $352,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) … [Read More...] about What If a Bridge Could Inspire the Next Breakthrough in Spinal Implants?
Aurora Spine Launches New Biologics Portfolio
CARLSBAD, CA, Oct. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aurora Spine Corporation (“Aurora Spine”) (TSXV: ASG) (OTCQB: ASAPF), a leader in minimally invasive spine and interventional pain solutions, today announced the launch of Aurora Biologics, a new division dedicated to advancing spinal fusion success through best-in-class biologic innovation. The establishment of Aurora Biologics … [Read More...] about Aurora Spine Launches New Biologics Portfolio
Beyond Sales: How Can Distributors Redefine Their Value in Spine Care? Do They Still Have a Future?
Some thoughts on distributors and their current role.... Markets evolve over time, and the spinal implant industry is no exception. Over the past three decades, it has transformed from being dominated by a few companies—such as Sofamor Danek, Acromed, Synthes, and Aesculap—offering a limited range of products, to a highly diversified and competitive field. What once consisted mainly of plates … [Read More...] about Beyond Sales: How Can Distributors Redefine Their Value in Spine Care? Do They Still Have a Future?
Why Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacements Are Poised to Make a Comeback?
Back in the early 2000s, lumbar artificial disc replacements were introduced as a fresh alternative for people dealing with degenerative spine problems. Instead of locking the vertebrae together through fusion, these implants aimed to keep the spine moving naturally, reduce strain on nearby segments, and help patients get back to normal life.Over time, though, the initial excitement faded as the … [Read More...] about Why Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacements Are Poised to Make a Comeback?
Intrinsic Therapeutics Announces that AMA Released CPT 2026 Code Set Including New CPT Code 63032 Describing Bone-Anchored Annular Closure, Effective January 1, 2026
BOSTON, Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc., the makers of the Barricaid® Annular Closure Device, announced today that the American Medical Association (AMA) has published a new Category I CPT® code, 63032, for bone-anchored annular closure, effective January 1, 2026. This new add-on CPT code specifically describes the adjunctive placement of a … [Read More...] about Intrinsic Therapeutics Announces that AMA Released CPT 2026 Code Set Including New CPT Code 63032 Describing Bone-Anchored Annular Closure, Effective January 1, 2026
(UPDATED 2025): Cervical Disc Prostheses – Global Status & Trends.Which Ones Survived, Who’s Leading, and What Are the Real Options in 2025?
This week, we’ve reported several developments related to cervical disc prostheses. Yesterday, we covered the launch and presentation of a new cervical disc prosthesis by a French company at the EuroSpine congress. We also reported on a new distribution agreement for disc prostheses in Australia. In addition, Centinel Spine® received two-level FDA approval for its prodisc® C Vivo and prodisc® C SK … [Read More...] about (UPDATED 2025): Cervical Disc Prostheses – Global Status & Trends.Which Ones Survived, Who’s Leading, and What Are the Real Options in 2025?