CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 10, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATEC), the parent company of Alphatec Spine, Inc., a medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets products for the surgical treatment of spine disorders, with a focus on treating conditions affecting the aging spine, announces a company update will be provided on Monday, October 13, 2008. A press release will be issued at 8:00 a.m. Eastern followed by a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern.