Spine

Minimally invasive spine surgery has risen in prominence and offers an alternative to open procedures. But findings about its economic benefits aren’t entirely conclusive, according to an article in the Fall 2025 issue of Vertebral Columns. Eight things to know:…

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are developing wireless spinal implants with a $352,213 National Institutes of Health grant, the university said in an Oct. 27 news release. The implants are a collaboration between engineering professor Amir Alavi, PhD, and…

The American Medical Association released its CPT 2026 code set, which includes the new CPT code 63032 fr bone-anchored annular closure, Intrinsic Therapeutics said Oct. 24. The new add-on CPT code describes the adjunctive placement of a bone-anchored annular closure…

Elevation Spine’s Saber-C earned FDA clearance for two-level cervical spinal fusion, according to an Oct. 23 LinkedIn post. Saber-C can be used adjacent spine levels and has a zero-profile design. The system is designed for a minimally invasive approach.

The future of endoscopic spine surgery is smaller and with improvements in navigation. Two spine surgeons share their insights. Question: What will the next generation of endoscopic spine technology look like? Chad Campion, MD. Campbell Clinic (Memphis, Tenn.): Everything’s going…

Here are the surgeons leading the orthopedic departments for U.S. News & World Report‘s top five hospitals for neurosurgery and neurology in 2025-26. 1. NYU Langone Hospitals (New York City): John Golfinos, MD, is the chair of neurosurgery and co-director…

Bryan Schatmeyer, MD, a spine surgeon with Carmel, Ind.-based Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine, also began seeing patients at Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine has provided services at the hospital’s rehabilitation & medical offices…

Chad Campion, MD, of Memphis, Tenn.-based Campbell Clinic is taking the future of endoscopic spine education into his own hands. He launched a first-of-its kind endoscopic spine surgery fellowship for post-fellowship or practicing orthopedic spine surgeons. Lasting up to three…

Willis Knighton Bossier in Bossier City, La., earned Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana recognition as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery. The Blue Distinction program recognizes hospitals and ASCs showing expertise in patient safety and deliver better…

Recent regulations pertaining to visa holders and applicants have posed challenges for healthcare systems when it comes to physician and medical student recruitment. Two spine surgeons share how these moves have affected the spine industry. Ask Spine Surgeons is a…