Spine

In November, Bursnville, Minn.-based Inspired Spine established two Centers of Excellence that specialize in providing complex spine care for patients with a high body mass index. 

There are a lot of factors that go into a successful spine surgery, but not all cases will bring in money for a practice. Two spine surgeons shared what affects procedure profitability for them.

Here are three key numbers related to compensation and practice management spine surgeons should be aware of going into 2024.

Here are more than 50 spine and neurosurgeons who joined new practices or added to their titles in 2023.

Multiple studies published paint a larger picture of the state of spine surgery. Here are eight key spine studies surgeons should know going into 2024:

The spine field has exciting innovations and opportunities for surgeons to improve patient care. But there are also roadblocks holding surgeons back from truly delivering the best care possible for patients.

The spine technology startup Waypoint Orthopedics recently raised $650,000 from Runway Healthcare, a medtech accelerator, according to a CityBiz report.

Alexandre Rasouli, MD, was reappointed to the California State Lottery Commission, according to a Dec. 7 news release from Gov. Gavin Newsom's office.

William Porter McRoberts, MD, an interventional spine and pain specialist, has rejoined Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.-based Holy Cross Medical Group, according to a Dec. 7 report from South Florida Hospital News. 

Wenzel Spine has expanded its leadership team, appointing Charles Gordon, MD, as the executive chairman of its board.