Mr. Trent Northcutt reports

AURORA SPINE AND CORNERLOC ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE TO EXPAND MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE AND SI JOINT SOLUTIONS NATIONWIDE

Aurora Spine Corp. and Foundation Fusion Solutions LLC (doing business as CornerLoc) have formed a strategic commercial alliance designed to expand physician access to innovative minimally invasive spine and sacroiliac (SI) joint technologies across the United States.

The alliance brings together Aurora Spine's comprehensive portfolio of minimally invasive spine technologies, public company infrastructure, manufacturing capabilities, engineering expertise and regulatory resources with CornerLoc's specialized SI joint fusion technologies, reimbursement expertise, physician education programs and strong relationships within the interventional pain community. Both companies offer products backed by clinical evidence and a proven record of successfully treating tens of thousands of patients. With patient care and evidence-based medicine at the centre of both organizations' culture and mission, this alliance represents an ideal alignment for the future of interventional spine care.

Through this collaboration, both organizations will identify new commercial opportunities, expand physician education, share clinical expertise and introduce complementary technologies that improve patient care while maintaining independent operations.

Together, the alliance will double the commercial resources available to customers, broaden each company's product portfolio and strengthen their ability to serve physicians. By bringing together two leaders in sacroiliac fusion, the collaboration will reduce market fragmentation, create more consistent messaging around coding and reimbursement, and accelerate physician adoption. Combining the organizations' complementary strengths, revenues and long-term vision establishes the foundation for the first fully integrated minimally invasive spine and interventional pain organization.

"Our organizations share a common vision of advancing minimally invasive care through innovation, clinical excellence and physician-focused solutions," said Trent Northcutt, chief executive officer of Aurora Spine. "This alliance allows both companies to leverage their respective strengths while delivering greater value to surgeons, physicians, health care systems and ultimately patients."

Bob Compton, chief executive officer of CornerLoc, added: "We believe this collaboration creates meaningful opportunities to expand physician access to complementary technologies while maintaining the entrepreneurial focus of each organization. We look forward to working together to advance patient care and create long-term value."

Under the agreement, Aurora Spine and CornerLoc will pursue a shared strategic vision focused on:

• Building a national commercial alliance driven by mutual referrals, co-ordinated sales efforts and shared objectives;
• Educating and training the next generation of physicians through comprehensive educational programs and hands-on experience;
• Advancing clinical research that generates meaningful evidence and improves patient outcomes;
• Expanding market awareness through coordinated marketing and educational initiatives;
• Evaluating additional strategic opportunities that create long-term value for both organizations.

This alliance reflects a shared commitment to advancing the future of minimally invasive spine surgery and interventional pain medicine. By combining their expertise, resources and innovation, A and C intend not only to participate in the evolution of these rapidly growing specialties, but to help lead and define their future.

About Aurora Spine Corp.

Aurora Spine is an innovative designer and manufacturer of minimally invasive spinal implants and interventional pain management technologies. Headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., the company's mission is to improve spinal surgery outcomes through simplified, integrated and cost-effective solutions that advance patient care worldwide.

About CornerLoc

Foundation Fusion Solutions dba CornerLoc develops innovative sacroiliac joint fusion technologies focused on providing minimally invasive solutions supported by clinical evidence, physician education and reimbursement expertise.

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