Becker’s Spine Review

The reported use of robotics and computer assistance in spine surgery initially saw steady increases, but in recent years those rates have flattened, according to the American Spine Registry’s 2026 report. The report, released Feb. 26, includes data on cervical and…

The National Institutes of Health awarded nearly $242 million in funding to neurosurgery departments at universities and schools of medicine in the U.S. in 2025, according to data from the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. The mean funding for neurosurgery departments…

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons named its top leadership for 2026, according to March 4 announcements. Wilford Gibson, MD is president. He has more than a decade of leadership experience within the AAOS including serving as chair of the…

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recognized three researchers for their contributions to orthopaedics during its 2026 annual meeting in New Orleans. Johnny Huard, PhD, received the Arnold I. Caplan Award for Distinguished Research in Orthobiologics. Dr. Huard is chief…

Spartan Medical and SI-Bone are partnering to expand spine care access to veterans. Under the partnership Spartan, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business distributor will offer SI-Bone’s technologies for sacroiliac joint procedures to VA and DoD facilities, according to a Feb.…

Wilford Gibson, MD, is the 94th president of The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Gibson is an orthopedic surgeon with Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists in Norfolk, Va., according to a March 4 news release. He has more than a decade…

Here are six orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians who joined new hospitals and practices and entered into new roles in February, as reported by Becker’s.  Note: This list is not exhaustive. 

Spine surgeons say healthcare policy needs to address two persisting obstacles to patient care: administrative barriers and insurance restrictions. Changes in the system would benefit the speed of patient treatment and bring welcome transparency to the process. Ask Spine Surgeons…

Ninety-five percent of adolescent athletes with lumbar spine stress fractures recovered without surgery, according to research from New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery presented at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons’ annual meeting in New Orleans.  The study reviewed…

The National Institutes of Health awarded nearly $122 million in funding to orthopedic departments at universities and schools of medicine in the U.S. in 2025, according to data from the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. The mean funding for…