Spine

Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kan., is adding spine surgeon Zak Ibrahim, MD, and he is expected to start in late March. Dr. Ibrahim has more than 30 years of experience in spine surgery with a focus on minimally invasive…

Inova Health in Falls Church, Va., became the first hospital system on the East Coast to use the newly branded ActiveL artificial disc, Andrew Fanous, MD, said in a March 12 LinkedIn post. The ActiveL disc was reintroduced on the…

Spine robotics and enabling technologies had an initial rush of adoption and hype, but in recent years that growth has hit a wall. According to the American Spine Registry’s 2026 report, the reported use of robotics and computer assistance in…

At one New York health system an analysis uncovered opportunities to save costs in its care for spine patients, Cave Consulting Group said in a March 11 news release. CCGroup analyzed the system’s low back pain treatment profitability under CMS’…

Mark Hoeprich, MD, joined Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine in Carmel, Ind., according to a March 6 news release. Dr. Hoeprich is a functional neurosurgeon with a clinical focus on advanced stereotactic and minimally invasive techniques for neuropathic pain, movement…

Researchers from Providence, R.I.-based Brown University have developed a technology that restores a form of sensory feedback in patients with complete spinal cord injuries, according to a March 10 WJAR 10 report.   The study, conducted in partnership with the Providence…

The Global Spine Initiative has joined the FDA’s Total Product Life Cycle Advisory Program Pilot as a non-FDA party. The FDA TAP Pilot brings regulators, clinicians and other stakeholders together early in the development process to support medical technologies, according…

Spine robots and enabling technologies come with expensive price tags making some practices and hospital leaders hesitant about adoption unsure of the return on investment.  However, spine surgeons say these costs should be measured against other important metrics besides what’s…

Multiple hospitals and practices are looking to hire spine surgeons. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. 1. Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Gainesville seeks an orthopedic spine surgeon. 2. CarolinaEast Health System in New Bern, N.C., seeks an orthopedic spine…

Over the past decade, robotic platforms have become one of the most visible symbols of innovation in spine surgery. Health systems across the country have invested heavily in advanced navigation and robotic technologies, often accompanied by marketing campaigns highlighting precision,…