Spine

Multiple spine surgeons have debuted endoscopic technologies and techniques since October. 30, reflecting increasing priorities in minimally invasive care. 1. Neurosurgeon Chris Talbot, DO, successfully completed the first endoscopic spine surgery at AdventHealth Avista in Louisville, Colo. 2. Alejandro Lopez,…

Supply disruptions of neurosurgical patties, sponges and strip devices could affect patient care and neurosurgical procedures through the end of 2026, according to a May 6 letter by the FDA. The shortage stems in part from supplier issues involving Medline…

Joseph Cox, MD, of Bienville Orthopedic Specialists in Gautier, Miss., performed the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s first endoscopic spine surgery, according to a LinkedIn post. Dr. Cox performed a medial branch transection and used Arthrex’s endoscopic spine system, the April 30…

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons elected E. Antonio Chiocca, MD, PhD, as president for the 2026-27 term. Dr. Chiocca assumed the role following the organization’s annual scientific meeting held May 1-4 in San Antonio, according to a May 8…

Data from the California Workers’ Compensation Institute found that inpatient hospitalizations have leveled off in recent years, and spine surgeries are trending down in the state. Six things to know: 1. Data comes from an analysis of hospital discharge data…

By the time a patient of Kasra Ahmadinia, MD, finally received approval for spine surgery, nearly six months had passed. First came physical therapy. Then injections. Then additional waiting periods between injections. When the patient returned for approval again, the…

Khalid Odeh, MD, joined Dearborn-based Michigan Orthopaedic Specialists, he said in a May 6 LinkedIn post. Dr. Odeh is a spine surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive surgery, scoliosis and deformity care. He earned his medical degree from the University…

Todd Lanman, MD, and his practice Beverly Hills, Calif.-based Lanman Spinal Neurosurgery joined Aclarion’s Clarity spine trial, according to a May 7 news release. The addition marks the first private practice to join Aclarion’s Clarity trial, which studies Nociscan’s ability…

Spine robots have advanced significantly, especially with pedicle screw placement and surgical preplanning. However they’ve also hit a wall in some efficiency, cost and the roles they play in the OR. Spine surgeons discuss what evolutions are needed, including the…

HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center in Phoenix has added awake spine surgery, according to a May 4 feature from the health system. Surgeons with the hospital used awake spine surgery for an L4-L5 transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. They used spinal…