Becker’s Spine Review

Huntsville (Ala.) Hospital has opened a new spine and neurology clinic in Madison, Ala., according to a May 8 report from CBS affiliate WHNT. The new practice will be led by neurosurgeon Thomas Ostergard, MD, and physiatrist Duncan Brotes, MD. …

ActiMed Orthopedics has invested in Chicago-based medical device company EDGe Surgical, known for developing the Ortho EDG, a single-use digital depth gauge for orthopedic surgery. ActiMed is focused on scaling technologies that help reduce surgical inefficiencies and improve patient outcomes…

Orthopedic device company Enovis has seen a decline in its stock prices following the release of its first quarter financial results, according to a May 8 report from MassDevice. Enovis has predicted that tariffs levied by the Trump administration will…

On the heels of a first quarter sales dip, leaders remain confident in Globus Medical’s full-year success, according to a May 8 earnings call. 1. Globus Medical’s Excelsius robotic technologies are now compatible with the Reline Open, Modular, Mass, Mass…

The U.S. is currently facing increasing economic pressures, with economists predicting the costs of goods to skyrocket as a result of President Donald Trump’s tariff plan.  Healthcare experts found that 82% of hospitals expect costs to increase by at least…

Kris Bryant, an outfielder for the Colorado Rockies and former National League MVP with the Chicago Cubs, is scheduled to undergo an ablation procedure on his back, according to a May 7 article on mlb.com.  Mr. Bryant has been receiving…

Becker’s reported on two spine-related lawsuits since April 23, and both focused on spinal cord stimulator devices. 1. A Kentucky woman is suing Medtronic and the FDA alleging that the devicemaker’s spinal cord stimulator made her pain worse and that…

Globus Medical’s first quarter sales decreased 1.4% year over year, according to financial results posted May 8. Five things to know: 1. Quarterly sales were $598.1 million. President and CEO Dan Scavilla said sales were affected by enabling technology deal…

Brett Simpson, MD, joined Tennova Neurosurgery – Clarksville in Tennessee, according to a May 8 news release shared with Clarksvillenow.com. He specializes in conditions affecting the spine and nervous system. Dr. Simpson earned his medical degree at Rosalind Franklin University…

OrthoPediatrics generated a total of $52.4 million in revenue in the first quarter of 2025, up 17% from $44.7 million in first quarter revenue in 2024. Here are six additional things to know about the company’s Q1 revenue, according to…