Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute in Allentown, Pa., appointed Thomas Graham, MD, as its first physician in chief in April.

Longer life expectancies, increased adoption of value-based care and the streamlining of practices are some of the reasons why Alexander Vaccaro, MD, PhD, says he is optimistic about the spine and orthopedic industries. 

While one spine surgeon says the industry is evolving due to increased knowledge and technology advancements, another sees a lack in innovation. 

Vijay Yanamadala, MD, of Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare spoke with Becker's about a recent spine case he performed on an older patient.

Vijay Yanamadala, MD, performed his first awake spinal fusion in October 2021, and almost two years later he's thinking about the next move for his practice.

Golden Valley, Minn.-based Twin Cities Orthopedics recently opened TCO Eden Prairie, a new 27,000-square-foot location in Minnesota with a sports concussion treatment center equipped with technologies including Eye-Sync, which uses virtual reality to diagnose concussion.

Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute in Allentown, Pa., appointed Thomas Graham, MD, as its first physician in chief in April.

Spine and orthopedic experts in April spoke with Becker's about topics from media depictions to robot-assisted joint replacements.

Two sports medicine leaders recently shared with Becker's their insights and experiences from working in the industry.

Spine and orthopedic experts in March spoke with Becker's about topics from prior authorization to new trends in artificial intelligence. 

Dave Shukla, MD, became the first surgeon to use mixed reality for a shoulder replacement in New York state, New York City-based Mount Sinai told Becker's in a March 23 email.

The executives featured in this article are all speaking at Becker's 20th Annual Spine, Orthopedic & Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference at the Swissotel Chicago.

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

Spine and orthopedic experts in February spoke with Becker's about topics from sacroiliac joint fusion to daily routines ahead of surgery days.

Safdar Khan, MD, is one of the first spine surgeons to use Augmedics' Xvision augmented reality system, and he completed the company's 3,000th case in January. 

Bryan Kelly, MD, New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery's new president and incoming chief executive officer, has big plans as its first surgeon to hold the top leadership position.

Peter Millett, MD, is a partner of The Steadman Clinic, based in Vail, Colo., and a specialist in shoulder surgeries and sports medicine. 

Florida offers several benefits for orthopedic patients and practices that has made it an increasingly competitive state for surgeons, according to Alex Vaccaro, MD, PhD, president of Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute.

Spine and orthopedic experts in January spoke with Becker's Spine Review about topics from compensation to total disc replacement.

Increased participation in value-based care, the migration of cases to ASCs and robotic innovations are some of the top trends orthopedic surgeons are following this year.