Spine

Medtronic earned the FDA’s 510(k) clearance for its Stealth AXiS system that brings planning, navigation and robotics into one spine platform. Stealth AXiS is cleared for use in spine surgery, and it is expected to support cranial and ENT pending…

The Charlottesville-based University of Virginia School of Medicine has appointed Aaron Dumont, MD, as chair of its department of neurosurgery, effective June 1.  Dr. Dumont currently chairs the department of neurosurgery at New Orleans-based Tulane University, where he also serves…

On the heels of a strong year, Tenet Healthcare subsidiary USPI, plans to lean into outpatient spine. USPI saw strong gains in 2025 revenue with $5.2 billion, a 14.1% jump year over year. Looking ahead, Tenet Healthcare CEO Saum Sutaria,…

Jason Sansone, MD, completed his 25th spine surgery using Globus Medical’s ExcelsiusHub navigation system at Watertown (Wis.) Regional Medical Center. ExcelsiusHub was recently added at the hospital, and it provides increased precision for surgeons, according to a Feb. 5 news…

Innovations in spine surgery are opening up new opportunities for patient quality and reducing complications. Surgeons say minimally invasive approaches have reduced wound drainage, infections and instability while enabling same-day discharge. Four spine surgeons discuss what these shifts look like…

Neurosurgeon Anthony Asher, MD, was named president of Prisma Health Neurosciences Institute in Greenville, S.C. Dr. Asher joined Prisma Health in January, and he’s held neuroscience leadership roles with other systems including Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health and Advocate Health, according…

Multiple hospitals and practices are looking to hire spine surgeons. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. 1. Centennial Orthopedics and Podiatry in Roseburg, Ore., seeks a spine surgeon. 2. St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, Wash., seeks a spine…

Pittsburgh-based UPMC has opened a multidisciplinary spine clinic in Greensburg, Pa., co-located with UPMC GoHealth Urgent Care. The clinic brings together orthopedic spine surgeons, a neurosurgeon and a pain medicine physician to treat conditions including spinal stenosis, herniated discs, pinched…

The North American Spine Society released two documents on antithrombotic therapies for adult spine surgery patients. The publications, “Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines for Multidisciplinary Spine Care: Antithrombotic Therapies for Adults Undergoing Spine Surgery, 2nd Edition” and “Appropriate Use Criteria for Antithrombotic…

Old Bridge, N.J.-based Hassan Spine & Sports Medicine has rebranded as NefraHealth, reflecting its growth into a multi-location spine and sports medicine practice.  NefraHealth also added Abhishek Kumar, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon, to expand its spine care offerings. Dr.…