SI-Bone earned FDA 510(k) clearance of the iFuse Bedrock Granite implant system in a smaller diameter, according to a Jan. 30 news release. 

In 2016, businessman and billionaire investor Elon Musk launched Neuralink, a controversial brain implant startup that could have an impact on spine and neurology patients. 

Elon Musk's brain chip company, Neuralink, completed the first implant in a human.

Medtech company Accelus, a market leader in expandable spine implants, has announced the launch of its LineSider Modular-Cortical System, which provides surgeons with enhanced visualization by allowing the placement of screw shanks early in the procedure, followed by modular tulips and rods at the end. 

Aurora Spine earned a U.S. patent for its translucent Ghost Tube, according to a Jan. 29 news release. 

NuVasive is laying off 157 employees at its San Diego headquarters, according to WARN notice data from the state of California.

Steven Murray is CEO of Centinel Spine. Here are four things to know about him:

Icotec ag, a company focused on spinal tumor implants, earned $30 million in growth financing from MVM Partners, according to a Jan. 24 news release. 

Spine surgeon Leonel Hunt, MD, was named to the medical advisory board for Ocutrx Technologies, a company focused on augmented and extended reality.

From a new CEO appointment to several biologics partnerships, last year was a big one for medtech company Zimmer Biomet. 

Geoff Martha has been CEO of Medtronic since 2020. Here are six things to know about him:

Curiteva's Inspired 3D-printed lumbar interbody fusion system earned FDA 510(k) clearance, the devicemaker said Jan. 22.

In a significant milestone, SURGLASSES has successfully secured $6.5 million in Pre-A funding, led by Taiwania Capital, and supported by renowned venture capital firms, including Integrated Capital, 500 STARTUPS V, L.P. (U.S.), Wisdom Capital Limited Partnership, and Sustainable Impact Capital (SIC). This achievement surpasses the initial $5 million target, highlighting robust investor confidence in SURGLASSES.

Dan Scavilla is CEO of Globus Medical, which merged with spine devicemaker NuVasive in 2023.

From the launch of new orthopedic applications to new executive leader nominations and appointments, it has been a big year for medtech company Stryker. 

Kevin Lobo began his tenure as Stryker's CEO in 2012. Here are seven things to know about him:

ChoiceSpine's founders and co-Presidents Marty Altshuler and Rick Henson are now executive advisors of the company after 18 years, according to a Jan. 18 news release.

Centinel Spine saw significant growth in its total disc replacement revenue in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to a Jan. 18 news release.

Accelus closed a $20 million debt facility from Symbiotic Capital, according to a Jan. 18 news release.

Orthofix partnered with MRIguidance to distribute the BoneMRI software, according to a Jan. 18 news release.