Becker’s Spine Review

Precision Spine launched its Reform Ti FS modular fenestrated screw system, according to a June 3 news release. The screw system is designed delivers PMMA bone cement through the screw shaft directly into the vertebral body. It can be used…

Riley Williams III, MD, has been named venue medical officer for the 2026 World Cup at the New York/New Jersey location.  In the role, Dr. Williams will serve as a liaison between FIFA and local medical providers and coordinate care…

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery honored Robert Hotchkiss, MD, with a Lifetime Achievement Award at its 41st Annual HSS Tribute Dinner, according to a June 2 news release. Dr. Hotchkiss is a hand and upper extremity surgeon, and…

Ben Burch, MD, joined Atlanta Spine Institute’s Sandy Springs, Ga., location, according to a June 3 news release shared with Becker’s. Dr. Burch has expertise in endoscopic spine surgery, and in 2025 he performed the state’s first endoscopic spinal fusion.…

Medtech company OrthoAlign has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Lantern ASC system.  The technology is a handheld surgical navigation system designed for total joint arthroplasty procedures, including total and partial knee replacements, according to a June 3 news release…

For decades, hospitals have become increasingly sophisticated at repairing fractures. They have invested in orthopedic service lines, surgical technology, care pathways and recovery programs designed to improve outcomes after injury. According to Shannon Carpenter, MD, they may be focusing on…

Aclarion partnered with the Institute of Neuro Innovation in Santa Monica, Calif., according to a June 3 news release. Amir Vokshoor, MD, who leads the institute, will use SPECT-CT and Aclarion’s Nociscan in conjunction to support physicians treating chronic lower…

For decades, orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons have often approached spine care from different training pathways, different departments and sometimes different philosophies. At Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center, leaders say some of the best spine care happens when those distinctions…

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has entered into a strategic joint venture with Lumexa Imaging, a provider of outpatient imaging services.  The two organizations plan to expand access to outpatient imaging services across the New York City metro…