Spine

Advancements in the field of spine and orthopedics are being made every day, and a number of game-changing procedures are coming down the pipeline in the next few years.  Two surgeons spoke with Becker’s about what they expect some of…

From outpatient migration to an evolving healthcare cost landscape, spine and orthopedic surgeons have discussed the trends they’re watching on the “Becker’s Spine and Orthopedic Podcast.” Editor’s note: Responses are lightly edited for length and clarity. Spine and orthopedic surgeons…

Venita Simpson, MD, a spine fellowship-trained neurosurgeon, is joining Dallas-based UT Southwestern Medical Center and Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas, according to a March 20 LinkedIn post. Dr. Simpson has served as a neurosurgeon at Abrazo Health in Phoenix since 2023.…

Policy updates with CMS remain a headwind for physicians in all areas of healthcare. Here are five updates for spine surgeons to know in 2025. 1. The Senate voted March 14 to approve a government funding bill that extends key…

Cervical disc replacement is a safe option across all obesity levels compared to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, according to a study in the April 2025 issue of The Spine Journal. Researchers used data from PearlDiver to identify a total…

A shared saving approach to healthcare is one of the top opportunities in value-based care, neurosurgeon Praveen Reddy, MD, said on an upcoming episode of the “Becker’s ASC Podcast“. Question: What are key trends that you’re paying close attention to…

While spine surgeons are often well compensated no matter what state they practice in, some states rank higher than others for specialists across several key metrics, including pay, competition and more.  Based on those metrics, here are six states where…

Elevance Health settled a class-action lawsuit over denial of coverage for minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion surgery, according to an agreement filed March 17 in the U.S. Eastern District of Kentucky. The settlement includes more than $2.5 million for out-of-pocket…

Similar to the discovery of antibiotics, artificial intelligence is becoming a game-changer in healthcare and spine surgery, Craig McMains, MD, said. “This is modern medicine’s inflection point,” Dr. McMains, of Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy, said on an episode of “Becker’s Spine and…

When choosing an electronic health record system, spine surgeons have to consider multiple factors from efficiency, usability and unique needs for the practice. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to spine surgeons around the country about…