Author: Cameron Cortigiano

From the first augmented reality surgery in Richmond, Va., to a surgery using a 3D-printed custom implant, here are five spine surgery milestones Becker's has reported on since March 1:

Below is a list of 10 spine surgeons who have made a positive impact on their organizations and the specialty. 

Consolidation, artificial intelligence advancements and the rise in robotic-assisted procedures are three healthcare trends that spine and orthopedic surgeons are closely following. 

Evan Ellis, MD, performed knee surgery on Ibou Badji of the Portland Trailblazers in the National Basketball Association.

Michael Magee, MD, joined the Claxton Hepburn Medical Center orthopedic surgery team, according to a recent LinkedIn post from the hospital. 

Fairfax, Va.-based Inova Sports Medicine partnered with D.C. United, a Major League Soccer team.

Proprio has introduced its flagship system, Paradigm, into operating rooms around the U.S.

Neal ElAttrache, MD, is set to perform knee surgery on Gavin Lux, a shortstop for Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers. 

Spine Care Technologies formed a new advisory board made up of four members.

Peter Millett, MD, is scheduled to perform shoulder surgery on professional hockey player Arber Xhekaj, a defenseman for the Montreal Canadiens, this week, according to a Feb. 25 report by The Athletic.