Spine

Tenon Medical’s SImmetry+ sacroiliac joint fusion system earned the FDA’s 510(k) clearance, according to an Oct. 21 news release. The SImmetry+ system is a minimally invasive lateral access system made of 3D-printed titanium and uses the company’s proprietary instrumentation. Tenon…

Fifteen years ago, Alex Vaccaro, MD, PhD, president of Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics, first thought value-based care might finally bring reason to healthcare spending.  By moving appropriate orthopedic cases from large hospitals to ambulatory centers, he and his colleagues saved millions…

Interventional pain management physicians performing sacroiliac joint fusions had no complications when supervised and trained by a spine surgeon and low complication rates without surgeon oversight, according to a study published in the November 2025 issue of The Spine Journal.…

In its first 20 days since joining Atrium Health, Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates is already leveraging new tools to enhance patient care. The partnership stems from more than a decade of collaboration between the two Charlotte, N.C.-based entities, Jennifer…

Biedermann Motech introduced new additions to its Moss!Modularity spine platform, according to an Oct. 20 news release. The new products include an injection screw, which will be introduced to selective markets outside the U.S. The screw’s workflow allows surgeons to…

Here are three neurosurgery practices and clinics that have recently opened, as reported by Becker’s since Sept. 5:

AdventHealth Medical Group added spinal neurosurgeon Seong-Jin Moon, MD, according to an Oct. 17 news release Dr. Moon has a special interest in minimally invasive approaches, and he treats conditions including brain and spine tumors, herniated discs and spinal stenosis.…

What deems a spine surgery as “unnecessary” goes beyond just coding data alone, and the definition of ‘low-value’ care needs to be assessed by physicians first, some spine surgeons say. Five surgeons discuss their insights. Note: Responses were lightly edited.…

As the government shutdown rolls into its second week, some physicians are feeling its impact in their daily work. Spine surgeon Katherine Wagner, MD, of Ventura (Calif.) Neurosurgery, spoke about the biggest obstacle the shutdown has had on her practice.…

From FDA approvals to new studies, here are four updates on two-level disc replacement to know, as reported by Becker’s since May 29: