Spine

Binghamton, N.Y.-based United Health Services has become the first program in Upstate New York to earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for spine surgery. 

Multiple spine surgeons moved to new practices or added to their titles in January.

Artificial intelligence has made its way into healthcare, and spine surgeons are exploring the best ways to use it in their daily work.

Anterior cervical dynamic implants led to long-term decreases in motion preservation, according to a study in the February 2025 issue of The Spine Journal.

Two hospitals have added endoscopic spine surgery to their offerings in January.

Cleveland-based University Hospitals began offering endoscopic spine surgery, according to a Jan. 23 news release. 

Amid constant changes in the healthcare landscape, business and communication skills will become more important than ever for spine surgeons to master in 2025.

Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Ark., earned the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for advanced certification in spine surgery, according to a Jan. 22 announcement at KNWA.

Union, N.J.-based Alliance Orthopedics has added Ron Ben-Meir, DO, to its team. Dr. Ben-Meir specializes in interventional spine and sports medicine. 

SpineFrontier had all kickback charges dropped by the United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, according to a Jan. 20 news release.