Spine

Los Angeles-based Source Healthcare has added Aclarion’s Nociscan AI tool for spine diagnostics, according to a Feb. 3 news release. Source Healthcare is an orthopedic and regenerative health clinic, with pain management physician Timothy Davis, MD, leading the facility. Nociscan…

The Scoliosis Research Society introduced a new 3D classification system for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The SRS Lenke-Aubin 3D classification addresses limitations of traditional two-dimensional approaches and mark a significant advancement in how spinal deformity is described, studied and treated, according…

A federal district court in Arizona issued a mixed ruling on a motion to dismiss liability claims involving spinal fixation screws, VitalLaw reported Jan. 30. Claims of negligence per se were dismissed, but the court found allegations of strict liability…

Dmitriy Dvoskin, MD, and Boleslav Kosharskyy, MD, of New York City-based Pain Management NYC added the Discseel procedure, according to a Feb. 2 news release. Discseel is a minimally invasive spine procedures to address chronic disc-related pain without surgery. It…

The minimally invasive spine surgery market is expected to reach $4.16 billion globally, according to a market research report from DataM intelligence. Five notes: 1. The global MISS market reached $2.67 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow to…

Over the past decade, Xenco Medical has emerged as one of the most innovative and respected companies in the medical technology sector, earning numerous global accolades for breakthrough innovation, sustainability, and surgical efficiency while building a reputation as a visionary…

Medical Facilities Corporation completed the sale of its 64% interest in Oklahoma Spine Hospital to SSM Health Care of Oklahoma. SSM and physician partners acquired 55.5% and 8.45% of equity securities, respectively, according to a Feb. 2 news release. The…

Becker’s reported on six spine surgeons who moved to new practices or added to their titles in January. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. 1. Fair Lawn, N.J.-based Alliance Orthopedics added Gino Chiappetta, MD. He specializes in spine surgery…

Spine surgery complications do not necessarily surface in the operating room. The conditions for breakdown are laid long before a patient ever reaches the table. From the outside, the work looks straightforward: diagnose the problem, decide whether surgery is appropriate,…

The 2026 CPT code set includes several additions and updates for spine procedures. Here are seven developments to know, according to the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery: 1. Code +63032 has been established as an add-on to…