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From the advent of new innovations to shifting care models, healthcare leaders reflect on what words and trends will define the spine surgery field in 2026. The 23 leaders featured in this article are speaking at Becker’s 23rd Annual Spine,…

Here are seven spine and orthopedic surgeons who retired in 2025: 1. Mark Conklin, MD, of Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center in Golden, Colo., retired on July 25. Dr. Conklin has worked with the practice beginning in 2003, according to his…

From physician work value to federal policy reform, here is how three spine and orthopedic organizations approach advocacy in 2025 and beyond: North American Spine Society: NASS President William Mitchell, MD, said a local focus on advocacy is just as…

There are 15 orthopedic organizations supporting more than 100 total physicians, with Rothman Orthopaedics leading the way.  Here are how some of the largest groups stack up heading into 2026. The figures include all physicians at the organization across all…

Spine surgeon Matthew Follett, MD, was the first in the U.S. to use a new anterior cervical discectomy device from Alphatec. Dr. Follett, of Synergy Orthopedic Specialists in San Diego, used Alphatec’s IdentiTi II porous interbody system, according to a…

Spine devicemaker Orthofix has had a busy 2025. Here are 10 headlines to know: 1. Vickie Capps joined Orthofix’s board of directors. She has extensive experience in finance and executive leadership and is on the board for other companies including Amedisys, Janux…

Daniel Thompson, chair of the board of directors at Cardiff Lexington (Ky.), is retiring effective Dec. 31, according to a Dec. 29 news release. Cardiff Lexington CEO Alex Cunningham will succeed Mr. Thompson as chair. As chair, Mr. Thompson has…

From assuming key leadership roles and launching specialty institutes to pioneering first-of-their-kind surgical techniques and advancing research, neurosurgery and orthopedic leaders nationwide are pushing the boundaries of brain and spine care. Here are five neurosurgery and spine leaders who made…

From advancing complex surgical care and pioneering new orthopedic technologies to assuming executive leadership and academic roles, moves by orthopedic leaders are shaping the future of musculoskeletal care. Here are five orthopedic leaders who made headlines this month: Dr. Pahys…