Medtronic on Jan. 21 released three-month results from a clinical trial highlighting the effectiveness of Differential Target Multiplexed spinal cord stimulation in treating back pain, compared to traditional SCS. By Alan Condon - 1/22/20

The Intel board elected outgoing Medtronic CEO Omar Ishrak, PhD, as chairman, the company announced on Jan. 21. By Laura Dyrda - 1/22/20

Johnson & Johnson reported worldwide orthopedic sales of $8.8 billion in 2019, a 0.5 percent dip compared to 2018. By Laura Dyrda - 1/22/20

Stephen Wohlert, PhD, on Jan. 21 was named vice president of manufacturing for Miach Orthopaedics. By Alan Condon - 1/21/20

Life Spine reported "significant growth" in 2019, with record revenues driven by high demand for micro-invasive technologies, the company announced Jan. 17. By Angie Stewart - 1/21/20

Wright Medical stockholder John Thompson is suing the company to halt its proposed $4 billion acquisition by Stryker, according to a proposed class action filed Jan. 15 in Delaware federal court. By Angie Stewart - 1/17/20

Spine developer Medicrea posted 2019 sales of $36.4 million, representing an 11 percent increase year-over-year. By Alan Condon - 1/16/20

Integra LifeSciences posted an estimated 3 percent revenue increase over the past year in a preliminary earnings report. By Alan Condon - 1/15/20

Here are 11 key notes on spine and orthopedic device companies:  By Eric Oliver - 1/15/20

During Omar Ishrak's nearly nine years as Medtronic CEO, he has been tasked with growing revenue in emerging markets, navigating value-based care and stabilizing the company's spine business, MedCity News reports. By Angie Stewart - 1/15/20

Ohad Arazi was named CEO of Zebra Medical Vision, the deep-learning medical imaging analytics company that partnered with DePuy Synthes in December. By Angie Stewart - 1/15/20

Spinal implant-maker Medicrea is soliciting U.S.-based strategic partners, which could lead to an acquisition or partnership. By Eric Oliver - 1/14/20

RTI Surgical on Jan. 13 signed a definitive agreement to sell its OEM business to Montagu Private Equity in a $490 million deal. By Alan Condon - 1/14/20

OrthoSensor and McLaren Applied partnered to create EnMovi, a company that'll use wearable sensors and data analytics to improve patient care in orthopedics. By Eric Oliver - 1/13/20

Robotics pioneer Intuitive Surgical is facing increased market competition as Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic and others gain traction through major mergers and acquisitions, S&P Global reports. By Angie Stewart - 1/13/20

Alphatec reported revenue increased around 30 percent over the past year in a preliminary earnings report.  By Laura Dyrda - 1/13/20

NuVasive reported preliminary fourth quarter and full year 2019 results, with revenue up around 6 percent for the entire year. By Laura Dyrda - 1/13/20

Silver Bullet Therapeutics earned a CE Mark for its OrthoFuzIon Orthopedic Bone Screw System, an antimicrobial bone screw system. By Eric Oliver - 1/10/20

Shafique Virani, MD, on Jan. 10 was appointed director of newly established biopharmaceutical company TauC3 Biologics. By Alan Condon - 1/10/20

With new CE Mark approval, Medtronic is planning the European launch of its Percept PC Neurostimulator Deep Brain Stimulation system, the company announced Jan. 9. By Angie Stewart - 1/10/20