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LEESBURG, Va., June 07, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K2M Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTWO) (the “Company” or “K2M”), a global leader of complex spine and minimally invasive solutions focused on achieving three-dimensional Total Body Balance™, today surpassed its 100th product milestone with the announcement of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance and commercial launch […]

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLA. JUNE 05, 2018–MedTech Momentum, Inc. (http://www.MedTechMomentum.com) a full-service Medical Marketing agency with decades of experience in the medical device arena, announced today the creation of MedTech Momentum Europe SAS, in France. Claire Daculsi will assume the title of President. She comes to the MedTech Momentum Group with a distinguished track record in medical […]

(SEEKINGALPHA.COM )–Globus Medical (NYSE:GMED) is a medical device company that focuses on the design, development, and commercialization of musculoskeletal implants that promote healing in patients with spine disorders and products for patients suffering from orthopedic traumas; all in all some 180 products. GMED is doing well because it is growing considerably faster than the market; […]

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., June 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC announced today that TRICARE now covers the company’s activL® Artificial Disc for active duty and retired military members and their families in need of Lumbar Total Disc Replacement (CPT® procedure code 22857). Aesculap is a privately-held spine and orthopaedic implant company and a […]

BORDEAUX, France & BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News:IMPLANET (Paris:ALIMP) (OTCQX:IMPZY) (Euronext Growth: ALIMP, FR0010458729, eligible for PEA-PME equity savings plans; OTCQX: IMPZY), a medical technology company specializing in vertebral and knee-surgery implants, announces the opening of a branch in the United Kingdom, accelerating expansion and direct growth in the growing adult degenerative market. The Implanet UK branch […]

(Ilsa Webeck)–In the last few years, companies have been launching new and improved interbody fusion devices produced using advanced manufacturing technologies, including 3D printing. Commercially available devices are marketed “to actively participate in the fusion process”, to “create a favorable environment for cell attachment and proliferation,” and be an “active participant in the fusion process.” […]

Some years ago, we started to publish what we called SPINE Catalogue because it included most of the Spinal companies worldwide. The objective was to promote and build awareness of most of the market player even the smallest ones. Last year we accounted for almost 400 companies from many different countries. Now, it is time […]

Posterior Cervical fusion technique involves the fusion of more than two vertebrae to prevent unwanted motion of the discs or the compression of posterior spaces between the cervical vertebrae. Posterior Cervical Fusion is a procedure intended for the stabilization of the cervical spine through a posterior approach. The procedure is commonly performed using hooks, plates, […]

iOrthopedics Inc. (iOI), Las Vegas, Nevada, is pleased to announce patent awards and allowances for its Universally Expanding Cage (UEC) giving exclusive rights in the spine expandable interbody arena. Validation is granted by the U.S. Patent Office (US9,861,494 and US9,999,515) with confirmed claims covering a device and method for independently altering the distance and angle […]

The posterior cervical fusion is a type of cervical fusion surgery, that accounts the 15% to the cervical devices market share. Although it is still an small segment of the overall Spinal market, it is growing due to  the increasing prevalence of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid and the rising aging population. The estimated market value of the posterior […]

Posterior Cervical fusion technique involves the fusion of more than two vertebrae to prevent unwanted motion of the discs or the compression of posterior spaces between the cervical vertebrae. Posterior Cervical Fusion is a procedure intended for the stabilization of the cervical spine through a posterior approach. The procedure is commonly performed using hooks, plates, […]

During the last year, the spinal market has seen more than 7 acquisitions for many different reasons. Buy Sales or Market Share: Although the global spinal implants market is still growing at an expected rate of 6.6% CAGR  2022,  acquisitions are an importante alternative way for Spinal Companies to achieve more than single digit organic spine […]

Spine surgery is a relatively mature market — all segments of the spine can be treated, significant share has been garnered by a few major companies, and there are no radically new technologies disrupting current market positions. Yet, trends in the patient population, the active innovation by all companies (see further, below, on market shares […]

In the past decade, the orthopedic implant industry has been quietly revolutionized through the use of additive manufacturing. Today, the penetration rate of additive production of standard-sized implants is expanding rapidly. In the future the researcher believes the majority of implants will be produced additively, creating a new revenue stream for printers and materials as […]

Additive Manufacturing (Three-dimensional printing 3DP), is a very rapidly growing industry trend, particularly in the area of spinal surgery. Given the complex anatomy of the spine and delicate nature of surrounding structures, 3DP has the potential to aid surgical planning and procedural accuracy. The technology has the potential for enhanced implant properties, as well as […]

If you’ve made the decision that it’s time for a new job and have started to reach out to friends about possible openings. It’s nearly inevitable that you’ll soon be asked, “Have you reached out to recruiters?” Ironically, although the question seems straightforward, it’s a tough one to answer. I’ll admit, before entering the career […]

The European spine surgery devices market is expected to reach $3.46 billion by 2021. The  spinal fusion & fixation is the largest segment in the European spine surgery devices market, with a share of 66.5% in terms of value. It is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period. While a […]