1. Christopher Good, MD, of Reston-based Virginia Spine Institute performed the first two-level lumbar disc replacement in the Washington, D.C., area using the ActiveL artificial disc.
2. Joel Siegal, MD, completed the first procedure with Orthofix’s Forza Ti Spacer, a 3D-printed implant for posterior lumbar interbody fusion.
3. Justin Bundy, MD, performed the first AR-assisted pediatric spine surgery in the country using Augmedics’ Xvision spine system at Doctors Hospital of Augusta (Ga.).
4. Paul Asdourian, MD, and Paul McAfee, MD, became the first spine surgeons in the mid-Atlantic region to perform a lateral lumbar interbody fusion with Globus Medical’s ExcelsiusGPS.
5. Woodbury, Minn.-based Summit Orthopedics’ Eagan Surgery Center was the first ASC in the state to perform spine surgery with the Mazor X Stealth Edition.
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.
