Spine

When people think about spine surgery in the future they'll likely also think of minimally invasive techniques, navigation, artificial intelligence and more. 

Orthopedic and spine cases are leaving the hospital for outpatient centers. Will surgeons do the same?

The growth of spine technology and outpatient spine migration are two things that can benefit from each other.

Healthgrades' Specialty State Ranking Award ranks the best hospitals across multiple specialties.

Prior authorization has become a thorn in the side of physicians across specialties, and spine is no exception. 

Spine surgeon Choi Gun, MD, and his spinal medtech company AllThatSpine, has partnered with Veyond Metaverse, an industry leader in 5D digital surgery and extended reality technology. 

Endoscopic spine surgery costs more for hospitals than open surgical procedures but is associated with fewer complications for patients, according to a study published in the January edition of the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine.

Aetna's reimbursement policy for structural allografts in cervical arthrodesis is concerning two leaders at the International Society for Advancement of Spine Surgery.

Indianapolis and Columbus, Ohio are the most expensive cities in the U.S. to undergo lumbar spinal fusion surgery, according to Healthcare Bluebook, which helps patients shop for affordable care in their area.

The business side of spine surgery poses many crucial financial choices. Here's how three spine surgeons manage those challenges.