M. Craig McMains, MD, who launched Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy’s endoscopic spine program in 2023, has already reached 30 cases in 2025.
Dr. McMains is on track to surpass the total number of endoscopic cases in 2023, 50, and remains the only surgeon in central Indiana to use the technique, according to a May 22 news release shared with Becker’s.
Dr. McMains uses endoscopic techniques for spinal fusion alternatives, decompression and some complex spine procedures.
“It is the least invasive way to perform spine surgery,” Dr. McMains said in the release. “Our patients appreciate that their incisions are smaller and that they can get back to their daily lives more quickly. It’s especially beneficial for those who’ve tried other treatments without success and those seeking alternatives to open surgery.”
