Marc Buntaine on July 7 was appointed CEO of Synaptive Medical, a Toronto-based company that develops robotic surgical devices. 

Seven spine and orthopedic practices have installed new CEOs so far this year:

Augmented reality-assisted spine surgery became a reality in June when two neurosurgeons from Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore performed a pair of spine procedures with a new FDA-approved device.

Here's how Medtronic, Stryker and Johnson & Johnson's shares have fluctuated over the last five days.

Richmond-based OrthoVirginia has appointed John Phipps, MD, CEO July 6.

Chicago-based Northwest Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine joined Illinois Bone & Joint Institute July 1.

A new medical office is coming to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Texas) according to a July 7 Connect Texas report.

The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced many new challenges for spine practices, but industry leaders believe those that aim to thrive post-pandemic must prepare for the future now.

Here are 14 orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians who joined new practices or received new appointments in June:

Jagannathan Neurosurgery in Troy, Mich., has recruited Adam Kremer, MD, as its second neurosurgeon, according to a July 6 report.

The North American Spine Society canceled its 2020 Annual Meeting, which was set to take place Oct. 7-10 in San Diego.

Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, Ill., has implemented the Orbeye 4K-3D Microscope for spine and neurosurgery procedures, according to a July 6 Daily Journal report.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock has joined the National Institutes of Health's Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System to improve the quality of orthopedic care, according to a July 2 report by NBC affiliate KARK.com.

Aurora Spine, a Toronto, Canada-based spinal implant manufacturer, appointed Chad Clouse CFO July 2.

Johnston, Pa.-based Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center has been recognized as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery, the Altoona Mirror reports.

Three spine and neurosurgeons who joined new organizations, moved locations or retired in June:

Here are the top 10 most-read articles featured on Becker's Spine Review between June 29 and July 2:

Here are six spine surgeons making headlines this week:

California neurological spine surgeon Robert S. Bray Jr. MD, established the DISC Foundation for humanitarian projects to benefit special forces veterans, and shifted its focus to procuring personal protective equipment for hospitals at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho-based Inland Northwest Spine & Neurosurgery has acquired the Modus V digital microscope for spine surgery, the Spokane Journal reports.