Aurora Spine Surpasses 1,500 Successful Surgeries Using DEXA-C™

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Aurora Spine (ASAPF) has achieved a significant milestone with over 1,500 successful cervical spine procedures using its DEXA-C system across the United States. The company's proprietary DEXA Technology platform, recipient of the Best Technology in Spine Award, is the first spinal implant system designed to match patient bone density across all levels. The technology features an open, porous structure mimicking human cancellous bone to promote better integration and compatibility. Aurora Spine has also announced plans to launch DEXA-L, a standalone Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion system, in Q4 2025. This expansion addresses a critical market need, as traditional implants often show reduced performance in patients with low bone density. The DEXA platform represents a significant advancement in personalized spine solutions, particularly benefiting patients with osteoporosis.

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• Milestone achievement of 1,500 successful surgeries demonstrates strong market adoption and clinical validation
• DEXA Technology received Best Technology in Spine Award, validating its innovative approach
• Planned Q4 2025 launch of DEXA-L will expand product portfolio and market opportunities
• Technology addresses an unmet need in patients with varying bone densities, particularly those with osteoporosis

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Award-Winning DEXA Technology™ Continues to Redefine Patient-Matched Spinal Care

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CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aurora Spine Corporation (“Aurora Spine” or the “Company”) (TSXV: ASG) (OTCQB: ASAPF), a leader in innovative spinal implant technology, is proud to announce that its DEXA-C™ system has now been successfully used in more than 1,500 cervical spine procedures across the United States. This milestone underscores the ongoing adoption and trusted performance of the DEXA Technology™ platform, which was honored with the Best Technology in Spine Award.

Aurora’s proprietary DEXA Technology™ is the world’s first spinal implant platform intentionally engineered to match a patient’s bone density across the entire BMD continuum, including normal, osteopenic, and osteoporotic bone. Each implant is designed with an open, porous structure that promotes osseointegration and vascularization, and mimics the lattice architecture of human cancellous bone — resulting in a similar modulus of elasticity and better biomechanical compatibility.

“DEXA-C™ provides surgeons with the first tool that truly puts bone quality at the center of implant selection,” said Trent Northcutt, President and CEO of Aurora Spine. “With over 1,500 successful surgeries behind us, the data is clear: this technology improves outcomes. And now, we’re ready to take it even further as we build out our sales efforts for this platform technology and prepare launch for our second DEXA Technology-enabled product the DEXA-L, which will be rolled out later this year.”

Aurora Spine is excited to announce the upcoming Q4 2025 launch of DEXA-L™, a standalone Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) system built on the same award-winning DEXA platform. Like DEXA-C™, the DEXA-L™ implant is designed to address the challenges of spinal fusion in patients with varying bone densities — especially those with osteoporosis.

For decades, spinal implants were primarily developed for patients with healthy bone stock. However, these implants have demonstrated reduced performance in patients with low bone density, where traditional designs may lack sufficient bone-implant contact and fail to achieve long-term fixation. DEXA Technology™ directly addresses this clinical gap, offering a smart, density-matched solution for today’s diverse patient population.

Aurora continues its mission to bring personalized spine solutions to market, with a growing DEXA portfolio that includes cervical, lumbar, and sacroiliac fusion systems.
For more information on DEXA Technology™ and Aurora’s full product line, visit www.aurora-spine.com.

About Aurora Spine

Aurora Spine is focused on bringing new solutions to the spinal implant market through a series of innovative, minimally invasive, regenerative spinal implant technologies. Additional information can be accessed at www.aurora-spine.com. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking information that involves substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, most of which are beyond the control of Aurora Spine, including, without limitation, those listed under "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information" in Aurora Spine's final prospectus (collectively, "forward-looking information"). Forward-looking information in this news release includes information concerning the proposed use and success of the company’s products in surgical procedures. Aurora Spine cautions investors of Aurora Spine's securities about important factors that could cause Aurora Spine's actual results to differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements included in this news release. Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are not historical facts and may be forward-looking and may involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ unilaterally from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. No assurance can be given that the expectations set out herein will prove to be correct and, accordingly, prospective investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These statements speak only as of the date of this press release and Aurora Spine does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.

Company Contacts: Aurora Spine Corporation 

Trent Northcutt
‎President and Chief Executive Officer
‎(760) 424-2004 

Chad Clouse
‎Chief Financial Officer
‎(760) 424-2004
‎www.aurora-spine.com

Investor Contact:

Adam Lowensteiner
‎‎Lytham Partners
‎‎(646) 829-9702

Email: asapf@lythampartners.com

FAQ

What is the significance of Aurora Spine's DEXA-C reaching 1,500 surgeries?

This milestone demonstrates strong market adoption and clinical validation of Aurora Spine's DEXA Technology platform, which is designed to match patient bone density across all levels.

When will Aurora Spine (ASAPF) launch the DEXA-L system?

Aurora Spine plans to launch DEXA-L, their standalone Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion system, in Q4 2025.

What makes Aurora Spine's DEXA Technology unique in spinal implants?

DEXA Technology is the world's first spinal implant platform engineered to match a patient's bone density across the entire BMD continuum, featuring an open, porous structure that mimics human cancellous bone.

How does DEXA Technology benefit osteoporosis patients?

DEXA Technology addresses the limitations of traditional implants in patients with low bone density by providing density-matched solutions that promote better osseointegration and biomechanical compatibility.

What awards has Aurora Spine's DEXA Technology received?

Aurora Spine's DEXA Technology has been honored with the Best Technology in Spine Award.