Spine

More than 15 spine and orthopedic surgeons have been honored in 2025. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. 1. Brian Cole, MD, of Chicago-basedMidwest Orthopaedics at Rush, earned the 2025 Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Clinical Research Award. He was recognized…

Sometimes taking a chance makes all the difference. Four spine surgeons shared the gambles they took in their work this year from changing patient approaches to pursuing further education. Note: Responses were lightly edited for clarity. Question: What’s a risk…

UConn Health’s Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Spine in Farmington, Conn., earned Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Blue Distinction Center+ for spine surgery, according to a Dec. 11 news release. Designation is based on evaluations for quality and outcomes, along with data submitted…

The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery issued coverage recommendation for Mainstay Medical’s ReActiv8 neurostimulation, the medtech company said Dec. 11. ISASS’ statement affirms support for coverage by payers of implantable restorative neurostimulation, according to a news release.…

Stanley Hoang, MD, performed the world’s first awake spinal fusion using a dual approach, KSLA reported Dec. 10. Dr. Hoang, who also performed performed Ochsner LSU Health’s (Shreveport, La) first awake spinal discectomy in 2024, used a combination of lateral…

Viera (Fla.) Hospital earned approval from the Health First Board of Directors to plan and develop the Orthopedics & Spine Institute and an ASC. Pending final approval, the facility would be on the Viera Hospital Medical Campus, according to a…

Health Care Service Corporation granted coverage for Boston Scientific’s Intracept procedure, according to a news release shared Dec. 10 with Becker’s. Intracept is a minimally invasive treatment for chronic vertebrogenic low back pain, and HCSC’s coverage went into effect on…

Cousin Surgery, a spine medtech company, acquired C Disc, according to a Dec. 10 news release. C Disc is a reserve cervical prosthesis with a double center of rotation. It’s an alternative to spinal fusion and is designed to address…

Durango, Colo.-based CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital has added the Joimax endoscopic spine system, a minimally invasive surgical option.  The technique allows surgeons to treat herniated discs through a small incision using a high-definition scope and micro-instruments. Patients typically experience less postoperative…

Outpatient spine surgery is accelerating, and physicians are planning for what the landscape will look like by 2030. Here’s how five spine surgeons are approaching the outpatient boom. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to spine…