From executive appointments to new partnerships, here are 10 Orthofix milestones that have occurred so far in 2024:
1. Orthofix tapped Aviva McPherron as president of global operations and quality.
2. Orthofix named Julie Dewey as chief investor relations and communications officer.
3. Orthofix named Max Reinhardt as president of global spine effective June 10.
4. Orthofix won the "Best Patient Experience Solution" Award in the 2024 MedTech Breakthrough Awards Program.
5. Orthofix earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its Rodeo telescopic nail, which is indicated to treat deformities or fractures in patients with osteogenesis imperfecta.
6. Orthofix saw sales growth but a net loss in the first quarter of 2024. Net sales were $188.6 million, a 7.7% year-over-year increase.
7. Orthofix named Andres Cedron, a former Stryker executive, as its chief legal officer.
8. Lucas Vitale joined Orthofix as chief people and business operations officer.
9. Orthofix realigned its spine business in March and named Jason Shallenberger as president of the bone growth therapies business.
10. Orthofix partnered with MRIguidance to distribute the BoneMRI software.