Here five developments from spine and orthopedic devicemakers since Dec. 13:

ZimVie's Vital spinal fixation system was FDA cleared for use with Brainlab's spine and trauma navigation, according to a Dec. 12 news release.

Orthofix named three independent directors to its board, the devicemaker said Dec. 12.

Spinal Simplicity's Liberty-SI Lateral implant system earned FDA 510(k) clearance, the devicemaker said Dec. 11.

Here are four moves from medical device company Orthofix that Becker's has reported on since Nov. 6:

Stryker plans to nominate Rachel Ruggeri for election to its board of directors, the company said Dec. 7.

A former medical device sales representative for NuVasive was ordered to pay more $1.7 million to the company after an appeals court upheld an earlier verdict, SHRM reported Dec. 5. 

Aurora Spine's Zip fusion implant was found to be effective after six months, according to a study in the Journal of Pain Research.

Nevro acquired Vyrsa Technologis, a company focused on sacroiliac joint fusion, according to a Nov. 30 news release.

With its SeaSpine merger sealed and a new leader at the helm, Orthofix had a busy 2023. Here's what to know going into next year:

Here are six major acquisitions Becker's has reported on since Sept. 1: 

Massimo Calafiore was recently named as CEO of Orthofix, replacing an interim leader installed in September. Here are four things to know about him:

Following a more than $1 billion-revenue year in 2022, Globus Medical had high expectations for 2023. This year, the company completed a multibillion-dollar merger and surpassed previous quarterly earnings.

New data from Orthofix found its M6-C cervical disc saw better outcomes than anterior cervical discectomy and fusion after 5 years.

Spinal Elements launced its Ventana 3D-printed interbody portfolio, according to a Nov. 28 news release.

Orthofix named Massimo Calafiore as its new president and CEO.

The Food and Drug Administration cleared 28 spine-related devices with 510(k) approval in October.

Here are six spine and orthopedic medtech updates that Becker's has reported on since Nov. 14:

Stryker in 2023 has seen continued revenue growth and made progress with its spine portfolio.

Since the beginning of 2023, 16 new devices created by medical device company Medtronic have secured 510(k) clearance from the FDA, including several spinal and orthopedic devices.