Future Stars of the Spine Industry: The Companies to Watch, 2021

It's been another interesting 12 months in 'spine' – proving the industry is alive and thriving – with highlights including:
 

• Spin-offs: Zimmer Biomet
• Mergers: Integrity Implants and Fusion Robotics becoming Accelus
• Acquisitions: SeaSpine acquiring 7D Surgical Nuvasive acquiring Simplify Medical ATEC acquiring EOS Imaging
• Name changes: HT Medical becoming Xenix Medical
• Product innovation: Nanovis now has the first FDA nano registered pedicle screw system
• Investment: MiRus closing $65 million

Last year before the “Virtual NASS,” I compiled a list of six up-and-coming start-ups within the 'spine' arena including a short summary of each business. This year, I have compiled a similar list of 'ones to watch' for 2021/22. These seven companies might have an innovative product or a favorable market position for growth over the next 12 months.
 

Accelus – Expandable cages meet robotics
(Brandy Craig – Senior Marketing Director)