Spine

More than 80 spine surgeons moved to new practices and/or added to their titles in 2025. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. This list was updated Dec. 8. To add a surgeon to this list, please email Carly Behm…

From navigating new technologies to balancing work and family, eight spine surgeons shared their biggest focuses headed into 2026. Note: Responses were lightly edited for clarity. Question: What’s your top priority for 2026? Why? Chester Donnally, MD. Texas Spine Consultants…

Sohaib Hashmi, MD, said the specialty’s future is bright because of its evolving workforce and the innovations on the horizon. Dr. Hashmi, of UCI Health in Orange, Calif., outlined three points of hope in the field. Note: This response was…

Medicare’s 2026 Physician Fee Schedule poses a headwind for spine surgeons, a reason Morgan Lorio, MD, said his focus in the new year will be on physician advocacy. Dr. Lorio, past president of the International Society for the Advancement of…

Minneapolis-based Allina Health Neuroscience, Spine and Pain Institute named Ram Sankaraneni, MD, as president after he held the interim role for almost a year. Dr. Sankaraneni, a neurologist, will oversee strategic development and operational oversight of the Institute, according to…

Neurosurgeon Aaron Cohen-Gadol, MD, launched the Atlas Institute of Brain & Spine in Los Angeles, according to a Dec. 4 news release. The practice is focused on complex brain and spine conditions. Dr. Cohen is a pioneer in techniques that…

Here are three spine devices earning CMS’ New Technology Add-On Payment in 2025. 1. Carlsmed’s aprevo implant earned the nod for use in cervical spine surgeries. Starting Oct. 1, cervical spine procedures done with aprevo will be eligible for additional payment from…

AI’s potential in spine surgery goes beyond some of the common uses like note taking and triage, Michael Verdon, DO, predicted. Dr. Verdon, a spine surgeon with Dayton Neurologic Associates in Beavercreek, Ohio, shared his AI outlook during an upcoming…

Aclarion has a case study featured in the upcoming Special Pain Issue of the International Journal of Spine Surgery focused on its Nociscan diagnostic tool, according to a Dec. 4 news release. Aclarioin’s Tech Update article features a case study…

The Europa posterior cervical system from MiRus was used in its first cases under CMS’ New Technology Add-on Payment, according to a Dec. 3 news release. Europa earned NTAP earlier in 2025. The system is designed for the fusion of…