Todd Chapman, MD, of Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina Spine Center, discusses the philosophies and technologies that will shape his practice for many years to come.

After beginning its strategic and equity investment in Mazor two years ago, Medtronic has begun the process of fully acquiring the spinal robotics company.

Nima Salari, MD, partner at Desert Institute for Spine Care in Phoenix, is a spine surgeon at the early end of his career. He discusses how recent healthcare technology and policy trends are affecting his practice and where he sees the best opportunities in the future.

Sheyan J. Armaghani, MD, a spine surgeon with Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Tampa, discusses his concerns as an early-career spine surgeon and where he sees his practice headed in the future.

Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute joined Aetna's network in New York to provide in-network care for members of Aetna's commercial and Medicare Advantage plans.

Cincinnati-based West Chester Hospital and more than 350 former patients of notorious spine surgeon Atiq Durrani, MD, came to a settlement agreement, according to WLWT5.

Nitin Khanna, MD, is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon with Spine Care Specialists in Munster, Ind.

Jim Sanfilippo, MD, is a spine surgeon at Reconstructive Orthopedics in Marlton, N.J.

The FDA cleared 18 spine-related devices in August 2018.

Newport Beach, Calif.-based orthopedic surgeon Grant Robicheaux, MD, and his girlfriend have been accused of drugging and raping multiple women, according to a Los Angeles Times report.