Across the nation health systems and physician practices are reeling amid an IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene damaged a Baxter International plant in North Carolina. Spine surgeons discuss how they are strategizing amid the ripple effects.
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Endoscopic spine surgery has a significant learning curve to overcome, but it's not out of reach for spine surgeons at any stage of their careers, Dean Perfetti, MD, told Becker's.
As quarter four is underway, spine leaders are doubling down on key priorities to finish the year strong and pave the way for success in 2025.
Payers and CMS have been pain points for spine surgeons in 2024 and some physicians are thinking about the year ahead.
Orthopedic surgeon Daniel Buchalter, MD, has been on the forefront of orthopedic technology in his training and early career.
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From endoscopic cases to payer relations and more, several experts in spine surgery shared their insights with Becker's during the third quarter.
Orthopedic surgery has always been a family affair for Daniel Buchalter, MD. He grew up watching his father care for the community, and now Dr. Buchalter is following in his footsteps.
D. Scott Kreiner, MD, who was named the next president of the North American Spine Society, said he plans to focus on collaboration.
Ryan Sauber, MD, began performing uniportal endoscopic spine surgery at Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network in May and is navigating the successes and challenges coming along.
Daniel Park, MD, has performed biportal endoscopic spine surgery for seven years, and part of mastering the technique boiled down to the basics.