Outpatient spine surgery has grown significantly in recent years thanks to new technologies and the adoption of minimally invasive techniques. However, some factors in the healthcare industry are slowing its trajectory.
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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.