Spine

Spinal fusion has been widely performed in spine care, but newer technologies and techniques have drawn more interest in recent years. Some spine surgeons even say that spinal fusion is becoming overutilized.

Andy Kranenburg, MD, of Medford-based Southern Oregon Orthopedics completed his 500th sacroiliac joint fusion case.

Another patient will get a Neuralink brain implant, The Wall Street Journal reported May 20. 

Total disc replacement is a procedure that continues to catch the interest of spine surgeons. Here are six recent studies that illustrate where the procedure is today and where it's heading.

Andrew Cordover, MD, performed spine surgery on Todd James Smith, a WWE wrestler who works under the name Ivar.

The first human test subject of Elon Musk's brain chip implant company Neuralink has developed a problem with the device a few weeks following its insertion, according to a May 9 report from CNN.

Some spine surgery trends that have prevailed are now reaching the point where they can be phased out.

Wichita Falls, Texas-based United Regional Health Care System added Medtronic's StealthStation surgical navigation system and the O-Arm imaging tool, CBS affiliate KAUZ reported May 15.

U.S. News & World Report has named 218 ASCs as the top facilities for orthopedic and spine care in 2024. 

Steven Falowski, MD, was named chair of SynerFuse's medical advisory board, and Deepak Reddy, MD was named vice chair.