Spine

A rare subtype of neuron from transplanted stem cells can reconnect spinal motor circuits and activate leg muscles after injury, offering new insight for spinal cord repair strategies, according to a study published in Nature Communications. Researchers at College Station-based…

Banner Fort Collins (Colo.) Medical Center will open more than 10,000 square feet of clinical space to support orthopedic and spine surgery, with a dedication ceremony set for March 31. The expansion includes a new location for the Joint Replacement…

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that Medtronic can’t be sued by a man who alleged the company’s spinal cord stimulator malfunctioned, according to a document filed March 25. William Hunt sought damages when he had…

Larry Parker, MD, performed the first procedure in Alabama using the Barricaid narrow anchor implant, according to a March 26 LinkedIn post from Intrinsic Therapeutics. The case was completed at Huntsville (Ala.) Hospital. The new narrow anchor is 25% smaller…

From department leadership roles to medtech positions, Becker’s reported on multiple spine surgeons who moved to new practices or added to their titles in the first quarter of 2026. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. 1. Fair Lawn, N.J.-based…

Ashley Bailey-Classen, DO of Trinity Pain Medicine Associates in Fort Worth, completed Texas’ first procedure using SI-Bone’s iFuse Intra-Ti system, according to a March 25 LinkedIn post. The iFuse Intra-Ti system is a minimally invasive 3D-printed implant designed for sacroiliac…

The rules for spine surgeon independence are changing, and what will help surgeons thrive in five years will look different than what worked a decade ago. Three spine surgeons discuss the strategies needed to ensure independence for the long haul.…

Forbes’ annual World’s Billionaires list for 2026 includes a retired spine surgeon among several healthcare leaders. The rankings were developed using stock prices and exchange rates from March 1, according to Forbes. Gary Michelson, MD, was ranked 2,274 of all 3,428 billionaires on…

Spine leaders expect things like outpatient care and new technologies to grow in the specialty, but different factors such as AI and personalized tools could surprise people in the long term with their scale. The 22 leaders featured in this…

When the Referral Doesn’t Match the Framework A 58-year-old project manager presented with two-level lumbar disease and a note from his pain management physician that read: “Fusion candidate — failed conservative care x 8 months.” On exam, segmental mechanics were…