Spine

Here are five spine studies to know since Sept. 12: 1. A study published Sept. 18 in Nature Medicine found Onward Medical’s Arc-IM therapy improved blood pressure regulation in people with spinal cord injuries. 2. A study published Sept. 24…

Professional golfer Tiger Woods had a lumbar disc replacement, he said in an Oct. 11 statement on X, formerly known as Twitter. Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, performed the surgery in Mr. Woods’ L4/L5 spine on Oct. 10 at New York City-based…

Jonesboro, Ark.-based St. Bernards Healthcare has added Maheen Khan, MD, to its team of neurosurgeons.  Dr. Khan specializes in the treatment and removal of complex tumors, both malignant and benign, of the skull and spine, according to an Oct. 9…

Sync-AR earned FDA clearance for SyncAR Spine, a platform that combines XR tools and AI algorithms to support surgeons, according to an Oct. 10 news release. The platform integrated with Medtronic’s StealthStation navigation and supports surgeons with surgical planning and…

Memphis, Tenn.-based Campbell Clinic is launching a first-of-its-kind endoscopic spine fellowship in the U.S. Chad Campion, MD, is leading the program which will offer high-intensity, hands-on experience over up to three months, according to an Oct. 9 news release shared…

In a healthcare system that’s becoming highly focused on resource management, it’s more important than ever for spine surgeons to collaborate on changes in care delivery and patient outcomes, Kai-Uwe Lewandrowski, MD, told Becker’s. Dr. Lewandrowski, who’s on the board…

Here are two key updates in spine and orthopedic lawsuit cases. 1. A federal appeals court vacated a $20 million jury verdict in a knee surgery device patent suit. The court determined that Rasmussen Instruments did not have standing in…

Some Aetna members who had lumbar disc replacement coverage denied could be entitled to up to $55,000 after the insurer reached a settlement in a yearslong class-action case, according to court documents filed Oct. 8. The settlement stems from a…

The wave of spine innovation keeps growing, leading to new opportunities for surgeons, Tan Chen, MD, said. Dr. Chen, who plans to join Inova Health System in Fairfax, Va., spoke about the most exciting aspect the move has to offer.…

Recent online commentaries have reignited a long-settled debate about vertebral augmentation (VA) for osteoporotic compression fractures—this time on social media rather than in scientific forums. In October 2025, Dr. Eugene Carragee claimed vertebroplasty “did not result in statistically greater pain…