- In November 2024, Globus Medical announced the commercial launch of the ExcelsiusHub navigation system, expanding its Excelsius technologies ecosystem. This system offers real-time visualization of instrument placement, reducing reliance on X-ray imaging during spine surgery. Features include patient array shift tracking, tissue-sparing drills, and registration flexibility, enhancing surgical safety and efficiency. The ExcelsiusHub supports a variety of procedures, from minimally invasive to complex spinal deformity surgeries, aiming to improve surgical care and optimize treatment for spine patients
- In August 2024, Globus Medical introduced the ADIRA XLIF Plate System, enhancing lateral plating in spinal surgeries. This system offers simplified insertion workflows and a rigid coupling mechanism to align plates over interbody spacers, improving construct stability. It's compatible with various bone screws and lateral MIS anchors, providing procedural versatility. The ADIRA plates are designed to integrate with multiple interbody spacers, aiming to reduce spacer migration risks while accommodating diverse patient anatomies and surgeon preferences
- In June 2023, NuVasive showcased its latest innovations in spine surgery during a virtual global event, highlighting its 360° portfolio and integration with the Pulse platform. The event underscored the company's focus on transforming spine surgery through advanced technologies and improved patient outcomes
- In March 2023, NuVasive commemorated the 20th anniversary of its Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF) procedure. Since its inception, over 300,000 XLIF procedures have been performed, with more than 600 peer-reviewed publications supporting its clinical efficacy. The procedure has been instrumental in reducing operative time, incision size, blood loss, and postoperative recovery time compared to traditional spinal fusion methods. NuVasive continues to innovate within the XLIF platform, integrating advanced technologies such as intraoperative neuromonitoring and robotic assistance to enhance surgical precision and patient outcomes
- In February 2023, NuVasive announced its participation in several upcoming global spine conferences, including the 52nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spinal Surgery and Related Research (JSSR) and the 2023 American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Scientific Meeting. The company plans to showcase the XLIF procedure and its X360 portfolio
