Minimally invasive spine surgery has risen in prominence and offers an alternative to open procedures. But findings about its economic benefits aren’t entirely conclusive, according to an article in the Fall 2025 issue of Vertebral Columns. Eight things to know:…
Author: Carly Behm
When Drew Ratner, MD, opened American Orthopedics in Greenville, S.C., on Oct. 14, he said he expected to see only a few patients a day in its first week. His practice saw more than 60 patients in its first days.…
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are developing wireless spinal implants with a $352,213 National Institutes of Health grant, the university said in an Oct. 27 news release. The implants are a collaboration between engineering professor Amir Alavi, PhD, and…
A study from New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery found that its custom AI platform was effective in preparing total joint replacement patients for surgery, according to an Oct. 24 news release. Researchers with HSS created an AI platform…
The American Medical Association released its CPT 2026 code set, which includes the new CPT code 63032 fr bone-anchored annular closure, Intrinsic Therapeutics said Oct. 24. The new add-on CPT code describes the adjunctive placement of a bone-anchored annular closure…
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Brian Donley, MD, executive vice president and COO of New York City-based NewYork-Presbyterian, will succeed President and CEO Steven Corwin, MD, the hospital announced Oct. 23. Dr. Donley, an orthopedic surgeon, joined NewYork-Presbyterian in 2023 as an executive vice president…
Winchester (Va.) Orthopaedic Associates, part of Bethesda, Md.-based The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics, added Michael Seem, MD, according to an Oct. 23 news release. Dr. Seem specializes in hip and knee replacement surgery, and he has expertise in robot-assisted surgery.…
Elevation Spine’s Saber-C earned FDA clearance for two-level cervical spinal fusion, according to an Oct. 23 LinkedIn post. Saber-C can be used adjacent spine levels and has a zero-profile design. The system is designed for a minimally invasive approach.
The future of endoscopic spine surgery is smaller and with improvements in navigation. Two spine surgeons share their insights. Question: What will the next generation of endoscopic spine technology look like? Chad Campion, MD. Campbell Clinic (Memphis, Tenn.): Everything’s going…
Here are the surgeons leading the orthopedic departments for U.S. News & World Report‘s top five hospitals for neurosurgery and neurology in 2025-26. 1. NYU Langone Hospitals (New York City): John Golfinos, MD, is the chair of neurosurgery and co-director…