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Stryker's strategy has evolved over the past six years with small acquisitions and new service lines, but will their strategy pay off in an orthopedic device market that demands giants?
View Article10 spine surgeons and specialists in the headlines this week — Dec. 19
Here are 10 spine surgeons and neurosurgeons in the news this past week.
View ArticleRife with possibilities: Joint reconstruction, replacement market to reach...
The global market for joint reconstruction and replacement is expected to increase to nearly $16.2 billion by 2018, according to a report by BCC Research.
View ArticleAsian trauma fixation devices market sees rapid growth: 5 key observations
The Asian trauma fixation devices market is estimated to grow to $1.2 billion by 2018.
View ArticleAmedica, K2M, VertiFlex & more — 13 key notes
Here are 13 key notes on spine and orthopedic device companies.
View ArticleTop 8 healthcare stocks from Merrill Lynch
Merrill Lynch named its top healthcare stock picks for 2015—stocks the company believes will outperform next year, according to a 24/7 Wall Street report.
View Article7 key thoughts for choosing new spine technology
Spine surgeons are looking for new innovations that will create better outcomes, but also enhance their practice.
View ArticleK2M's CAPRI Corpectomy Cage System used in 1st surgery: 4 quick facts
K2M announced that the first surgical case using its CAPRI Corpectomy Cage System has been successfully completed.
View ArticleWhy are medical students avoiding solo or partnership practices? 4 reasons
Sixty-nine percent of medical students plan to join group practices or hospitals, while only 17 percent plan to go into solo or partnership practices, according to the 8th Annual Future Physicians of...
View ArticleA banker's perspective: 5 medical device industry trends
Where is the medical device industry headed? At least one expert in the banking field sees a bright future ahead.
View Article10 trends in the global powered surgical instruments market
The global powered surgical instruments market is growing, according to a MarketsandMarkets report, and the top players are poised to lead into the future.
View ArticleDr. Mark Gold joins Quincy Medical Group
Neurosurgeon Mark Gold, MD, joined Quincy (Ill.) Medical Group’s neurosurgery department, according to a Quincy Journal report.
View ArticleJourney to market: Orthopedic trauma surgeons map out 5 steps for their new...
Orthopedic trauma surgeons Brent Norris, MD, and Paul Stafford, MD, were featured in a NewsOK article discussing their patents and innovations for repairing bone fractures and helping patients recover.
View Article6 points on intraoperative traction during pediatric scoliosis surgery
A study published in Spinal Deformity examined intraoperative traction in pediatric scoliosis surgery to determine whether there are benefits for use.
View ArticleDr. Michael Wang performs spine surgery on SF Giant Marco Scutaro — 5 things...
Michael Wang, MD, a Miami-based spine surgeon, performed a procedure on San Francisco Giants infielder Marco Scutaro, according to an ESPN report.
View Article10 spine surgeons & specialists on the move - Dec. 23
Here are 10 spine surgeons and specialist moves.
View Article8 spine, orthopedic device launches & releases
Here are eight devices that were recently launched or released.
View ArticleStryker is at it again: 5 updates on rumored Smith & Nephew acquisition
More rumors about a potential Stryker acquisition of Smith & Nephew surfaced earlier this week, just as market action slowed for the holidays.
View Article6 trends in cost-utility analysis for spine surgery
Are current cost-utility analysis studies effective in the United States for spine surgery?
View ArticleMedtronic executives still get $63M to cover tax inversion — 5 updates on the...
Medtronic executives will receive $63 million in payments when the company completes its Covidien acquisition to cover the tax inversion strategy, according to a Star Tribune report.
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