Spine

Medford-based Southern Oregon Neurosurgery reported a data breach affecting at least 1,000 individuals, the practice confirmed Dec. 30. According to HHS’ database, the practice experienced a hacking incident stemming from an email breach. The report was filed Dec. 9. Southern…

Here are five spine surgeons who have moved to new practices or announced title changes in December: Note: This is not an exhaustive list. 1. Neurosurgeon Aaron Cohen-Gadol, MD, launched the Atlas Institute of Brain & Spine in Los Angeles.…

Medtronic had a busy 2025. Here are nine updates for spine and orthopedic surgeons to know: 1. Medtronic acquired rights and intellectual property related to Nanovis’ Sites Medical’s OsteoSync titanium pads. 2. The company was included on Fortune’s annual list of the World’s Most Admired Companies.…

After Democratic and Republican proposals addressing ACA subsidies failed to pass a Senate vote, Brian Gantwerker, MD, expressed worry about how the move will impact patient access. Dr. Gantwerker, of the Craniospinal Center of Los Angeles, shared his concerns about…

From the advent of new innovations to shifting care models, healthcare leaders reflect on what words and trends will define the spine surgery field in 2026. The 23 leaders featured in this article are speaking at Becker’s 23rd Annual Spine,…

From physician work value to federal policy reform, here is how three spine and orthopedic organizations approach advocacy in 2025 and beyond: North American Spine Society: NASS President William Mitchell, MD, said a local focus on advocacy is just as…

Spine surgeon Matthew Follett, MD, was the first in the U.S. to use a new anterior cervical discectomy device from Alphatec. Dr. Follett, of Synergy Orthopedic Specialists in San Diego, used Alphatec’s IdentiTi II porous interbody system, according to a…

Spine devicemaker Orthofix has had a busy 2025. Here are 10 headlines to know: 1. Vickie Capps joined Orthofix’s board of directors. She has extensive experience in finance and executive leadership and is on the board for other companies including Amedisys, Janux…

From assuming key leadership roles and launching specialty institutes to pioneering first-of-their-kind surgical techniques and advancing research, neurosurgery and orthopedic leaders nationwide are pushing the boundaries of brain and spine care. Here are five neurosurgery and spine leaders who made…

Oklahoma Spine Hospital in Oklahoma City agreed to pay $1.1 million in a data breach settlement related to a 2024 incident, The HIPAA Journal reported Dec. 24. The July 2024 data breach affected almost 39,000 individuals after a potential email…