Spine

Spine surgeon Alexander Akoto, MD, joined Geneva General Hospital in Clifton Springs, N.Y.

Surgeons at New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health affiliate South Shore University Hospital have performed Suffolk County’s first spinal surgery using an augmented reality navigation platform.

Spine surgeons and hospitals have different operational goals, but there are ways they can communicate stronger and more effectively to reach common ground.

Endoscopic spine surgery offers a minimally invasive option for patients with less blood loss, quicker recovery times and fewer adverse outcomes. 

Awake spine surgery is slowly growing and is expected to play an increased role in the specialty.

Here are 10 hospitals and health systems hiring spine and orthopedic surgeons, using LinkedIn's job search tool:

Dallas-based Texas Spine Consultants recently experienced a cybersecurity incident involving patient information. 

From advancements in technology to shifts in the payer landscape, spine surgeons are thinking about the trends they want to get ahead of to stay strong heading into 2025.

Reston, Va.-based VSI reached its 100th augmented reality-assisted spinal fusion, according to an Oct. 9 news release. 

Whether you're in private practice or working with a health system, there are three key values to consider in leadership development and strategy.