John Deegan, DO, performed his first case using Globus Medical’s Reflect scoliosis correction system, according to a March 4 LinkedIn post. Reflect is designed to treat progressive idiopathic scoliosis. It uses a flexible cord to enable correction through growth modulation…
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Casey Davidson, MD, of the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee in Franklin, performed the state’s first case using Intrinsic Therapeutics’ new 6mm Barricaid narrow anchor, according to a March 5 LinkedIn post. The new version of the narrow anchor…
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into health care delivery has the potential to transform the industry, both efficiently and expediently. But it also raises ethical, regulatory, and safety concerns of the benefits and risks associated with AI in health…
Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics has been consistently recognized on the national level and has a reach across states. Nine things to know: 1. Rothman has more than 190 physicians and 10 subspecialties. 2. Rothman sees more than 255,000 new patients annually.…
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…
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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…
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…
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…