Spine

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons elected E. Antonio Chiocca, MD, PhD, as president for the 2026-27 term. Dr. Chiocca assumed the role following the organization’s annual scientific meeting held May 1-4 in San Antonio, according to a May 8…

Data from the California Workers’ Compensation Institute found that inpatient hospitalizations have leveled off in recent years, and spine surgeries are trending down in the state. Six things to know: 1. Data comes from an analysis of hospital discharge data…

By the time a patient of Kasra Ahmadinia, MD, finally received approval for spine surgery, nearly six months had passed. First came physical therapy. Then injections. Then additional waiting periods between injections. When the patient returned for approval again, the…

Khalid Odeh, MD, joined Dearborn-based Michigan Orthopaedic Specialists, he said in a May 6 LinkedIn post. Dr. Odeh is a spine surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive surgery, scoliosis and deformity care. He earned his medical degree from the University…

Todd Lanman, MD, and his practice Beverly Hills, Calif.-based Lanman Spinal Neurosurgery joined Aclarion’s Clarity spine trial, according to a May 7 news release. The addition marks the first private practice to join Aclarion’s Clarity trial, which studies Nociscan’s ability…

Spine robots have advanced significantly, especially with pedicle screw placement and surgical preplanning. However they’ve also hit a wall in some efficiency, cost and the roles they play in the OR. Spine surgeons discuss what evolutions are needed, including the…

HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center in Phoenix has added awake spine surgery, according to a May 4 feature from the health system. Surgeons with the hospital used awake spine surgery for an L4-L5 transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. They used spinal…

In neurosurgery, few decisions carry as much weight as whether to operate. For patients with complex spinal conditions, the difference between intervention and observation can hinge on a fragile balance of risks, complications, recovery time, long-term function, many of which…

Adam Bruggeman, MD, is a spine surgeon at Texas Spine Care in San Antonio. Dr. Bruggeman specializes in spine surgery and completed his fellowship at South Texas Spinal Clinic. He trained in orthopedic surgery at the Gainesville-based University of Florida,…

John Peloza, MD, of Chesterfield, Mo.-based PelozaSpine, has been a leader in the specialty for more than 20 years. He’s helped develop technologies including the Serengeti minimally invasive retractor system and the Ravine lateral access system, according to his website.…