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Spine and orthopedic experts shared with Becker's insights about physician autonomy, workforce policy and more in April.

Outpatient surgery has become a hot topic in orthopedics.

Spine surgeons often start their careers with debts from their education and training, and they might want to pursue extra work to make extra money.

Patients are changing how they approach their care, and providers are doing the same.

As spine surgery technology and practice operations evolve, there are some trends that are ready to be sunsetted.

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion is considered a "gold standard" in spine surgery, but it will likely be eclipsed by disc replacement.

The FTC on April 23 issued a final rule that would effectively ban noncompete agreements — something spine surgeons have been anticipating for a while.

Private equity in orthopedics has the specialty split on its benefits and concerns. The phenomenon is still relatively new, but some physicians are already thinking about the long-term effect it will have on the industry.

Venkat Perumal, MD, sees incredible potential in orthopedic innovation and minimally invasive surgery. But some aspects of technological innovation also make him nervous.

Artificial intelligence in healthcare has made great strides despite some concerns about the technology.