1. The next 3 years in spine: What will gain ground on fusion? Full story

2. HSS spine chief to lead augmented reality program at Stamford Health Full story

3. 14 states with highest average pay for surgeons Full story

4. Join leaders from Rush Spine Center, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute and more to discuss where the industry is headed + what forward-looking surgeons are doing to prepare. Register for Becker's Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management virtual event here.

5. Man in car crash slapped with $700K+ bill after spine surgery Full story

6. Late-week spine surgeries linked to longer hospital stays, study finds Full story

7. Johnson & Johnson's orthopedic sales return to growth in Q1: 6 notes Full story

8. Post-pandemic patient engagement: Orthopedic leaders weigh in Full story

9. Nevada orthopedic group capitalizes on population boom with $60M expansion Full story

10. 6 notes on 3D printing in spine Full story

11. Missouri hospital debuts 7D surgical system for spine Full story

12. Spine surgeon leader to know: Dr. David Kaye of Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Full story

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Consumer expectations dramatically shifted during the pandemic. Learn what CEOs know about engaging them going forward. Click here for the report.

2. The simple solutions providers are using to uncomplicate patient referrals — click here for insight from the brief report.

3. Erase the headaches of scheduling and recruiting through centralized staffing: This short report walks you through it.