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Frank Phillips, MD, co-founder of the Minimally Invasive Spine Institute at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Chicago discusses the future of spine in ASCs and where the biggest opportunities for outpatient spine will be in the next five years.

Brian Cole, MD, of Chicago-based Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush performed surgery on New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose.

Houston-based Renew Spinal Care and Forest, Va.-based SonoSpine are joining forces to offer minimally invasive spine procedures as well as business consulting services.

Here are 12 orthopedic surgeons who treated professional athletes in March 2017:

ASCs are increasingly incorporating spine procedures as techniques advance and welcoming surgeons trained in minimally invasive procedures.

A study recently released in Neurology shows teleconcussion systems accurately detect concussions and may prevent serious harm to athletes.

San Jose, Calif.-based SI-BONE reported the 50th peer-reviewed publication of its iFuse paper, "Predictors of Outcome in Conservative and Minimally Invasive Surgical Management of Pain Originating from the Sacroiliac Joint – a Pooled Analysis."

New Port Richey, Fla.-based Novus Medical Detox Center hopes the NFL establishes clear guidelines for team physicians to follow so that players' long-term health may improve.

Kingsley R. Chin, MD, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based The Less Institute treated cricket player Chris Gayle's back and leg.

Pat Connor, MD, of Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina performed shoulder surgery on quarterback Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers.