Author: Carly Behm

As innovation accelerates in spine surgery, many surgeons say the most disruptive changes are unfolding in payer policies, outcomes tracking and practice economics that increasingly dictate how, when and where surgeons can operate. Six spine surgeons discuss the under-the-radar spine…

Curiteva’s Inspire spine implants have been used in more than 10,000 levels, the medtech company said Jan. 21. The interbody implants were launched in April 2023 and include cervical, posterior and anterior lumbar devices, according to a news release. A…

A strong culture within a spine practice can make or break the experience for both patients and staff. From camaraderie to transparency, six spine surgeons discuss the signs of a healthy practice culture. Note: Responses were lightly edited for clarity.…

As spine surgeons confront growing physician shortages and longer wait times, Lali Sekhon, MD, PhD, said the strain is already reshaping access to care in some communities. However, he sees potential for AI to address present and future gaps in…

The Orland Bethel Family Foundation committed $53.5 million to expand the University of Pittsburgh’s Orland Bethel Family Musculoskeletal Research Center, according to a Jan. 21 news release. The donation is on top of previous gifts in 2023 and 2025 to…

As pain management makes its own advancements, spine surgeons are putting increased emphasis on multidisciplinary collaborations.  Spine surgeons discuss how pain management’s advances are reshaping the work they do for the better. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of…

Generative AI and large language models provide some help in spine triage, but key decisions about surgery should be left to experts, according to a study published in the Global Spine Journal. Five things to know: 1. The study focused…

SurGenTec earned FDA 510(k) clearance of its ION-C facet fixation system, according to a Jan. 20 news release. ION-C is designed for posterior cervical fusion, and the clearance includes indications for the treatment of cervical pseudoarthrosis when implanted bilaterally within…

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery named Anne Marie McDonald, EdD, RN, as its new chief nursing executive. In the role she will provide strategic leadership for nursing across HSS’ sites and affiliates from quality to patient safety to…

In a specialty that remains predominantly white and male-dominated, the way medical training programs present themselves can be influential to bringing in more underrepresented talent, spine surgeon Miracle Anokwute, MD, said. Dr. Anokwute, of Indianapolis-based Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine,…