Interventional pain management physicians performing sacroiliac joint fusions had no complications when supervised and trained by a spine surgeon and low complication rates without surgeon oversight, according to a study published in the November 2025 issue of The Spine Journal.…
Author: Carly Behm
Brian Cole, MD, and William Hozack, MD, were named co-chairs of Brixton Biosciences’ scientific advisory board, according to an Oct. 21 news release. In their roles, they will support the company’s clinical development across multiple therapeutic areas including osteoarthritis and…
Orthopedic surgeon Rocco Monto, MD, secured an office space for his upcoming private practice, Oceanus Health, Nantucket Current reported Oct. 21. Dr. Monto’s initial proposed location in Nantucket, Mass., was denied by the local planning board. His new location will…
Spire Orthopedic Partners, a management services organization, named George Batton as CFO. Mr. Batton previously worked as CFO of Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy where he expanded to more than 500 clinics nationwide, according to an Oct. 21 news release. He…
In its first 20 days since joining Atrium Health, Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates is already leveraging new tools to enhance patient care. The partnership stems from more than a decade of collaboration between the two Charlotte, N.C.-based entities, Jennifer…
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Yevgeniy Korshunov, MD, was named director of the total joint program at Staten Island (N.Y.) University Hospital. Dr. Korshunov is a hip and knee reconstruction surgeon, according to an Oct. 16 news release. In his new role, he will oversee…
Biedermann Motech introduced new additions to its Moss!Modularity spine platform, according to an Oct. 20 news release. The new products include an injection screw, which will be introduced to selective markets outside the U.S. The screw’s workflow allows surgeons to…
Johnson & Johnson’s plans to spin off its orthopedics business is underway, and the move is expected to, leaders said in its third quarter 2025 earnings call. “We continue to invest at industry leading levels in our pipeline and portfolio…
AdventHealth Medical Group added spinal neurosurgeon Seong-Jin Moon, MD, according to an Oct. 17 news release Dr. Moon has a special interest in minimally invasive approaches, and he treats conditions including brain and spine tumors, herniated discs and spinal stenosis.…
What deems a spine surgery as “unnecessary” goes beyond just coding data alone, and the definition of ‘low-value’ care needs to be assessed by physicians first, some spine surgeons say. Five surgeons discuss their insights. Note: Responses were lightly edited.…