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1. 2024's most exciting spine, orthopedics innovations: 34 leaders weigh in
... for younger patients, but TOPS will allow surgeons to offer motion preservation lumbar surgery for an older patient cohort. Braxton Ernest, MD. Neurosurgeon at Vail (Colo.) Summit Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery: ...20 November 2024 -
2. Awake spine surgery in 2024: 5 notes
... surgery in March. He performed a minimally invasive discectomy with local anesthesia, and the patient was able to go home the same day of surgery. 2. Ernest Braxton, MD, neurosurgeon at Vail (Colo.) ...14 October 2024 -
3. What to know about noncompetes in 2024
... and buyout options. Though the FTC's move drew backlash from certain business groups, physicians are not unified in their feelings toward the ban. Ernest Braxton, MD, a spine and neurological surgery ...26 June 2024 -
4. Surgeons warn of 'overutilization' of spinal fusion
... such as spinal fusion, which may not always be necessary or beneficial for patients," said Ernest Braxton, MD, of Vail (Colo.) Summit Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery. "Overutilization can lead to unnecessary ...05 March 2024 -
5. 4 recent spine surgery firsts
... surgery at Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility. 2. Vincent Rossi, MD, completed his first case using Amplify Surgical's dualLIF technology. 3. Ernest Braxton, MD, neurosurgeon ...27 February 2024 -
6. From the decline of private practice to the 'minefield of prior authorization': The most dangerous trends in spine, orthopedics
... model sustainable long term without major modifications to most of the current surgeon-hospital arrangements. Ernest Braxton, MD. Neurosurgeon at Vail (Colo.) Summit Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery: One ...27 February 2024 -
7. What's the future of awake spine surgery?
... who perform awake procedures discuss where the technique stands in 2024 and what's ahead. Note: Responses were edited for clarity and length. Ernest Braxton, MD. Vail (Colo.) Summit Orthopaedics and ...21 February 2024 -
8. Dr. Ernest Braxton performs 1st awake spine surgery in Nepal
Ernest Braxton, MD, neurosurgeon at Vail (Colo.) Summit Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery, has completed the first awake spine surgery in Nepal, according to a Feb. 16 report from the VailDaily. Dr. Braxton ...19 February 2024 -
9. How inflation is impacting orthopedics
No industry is immune to inflation, including the musculoskeletal field. In just 30 days, three major orthopedic and spine companies have laid off fractions of their workforce. Here are three ways ...15 February 2024 -
10. 80+ spine surgeons performing artificial disc replacement | 2024
... been instrumental in bringing disc replacement to NHL players, including Las Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel. Ernest Braxton, MD. Vail (Colo.) Summit Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery. Dr. Braxton ...06 February 2024 -
11. Why 6 orthopedic practices are, or aren't, requiring masks
... Our patients have been very understanding about it and we have several who do have immune issues, so at this point we are going along with the current recommendations. Ernest Braxton, MD. Spine and Neurological ...10 January 2024 -
12. 5 awake spine surgery milestones in 24 months
Awake spine surgery has slowly grown since the beginning of 2022. Here are five milestones to know: 1. Ernest Braxton, MD, performed the first awake robot-assisted transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion ...20 December 2023 -
13. Spine surgeons' biggest threats headed into 2024
... efficiency and just good quality patient care." Ernest Braxton, MD, a surgeon at Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery in Vail, Colo., agreed. "The biggest holdup in getting patients to the OR used ...08 December 2023 -
14. Spine surgeons navigate 'tough economy'
... next year. Ernest Braxton, MD, is part of the 12-physician Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery in Vail, Colo., and the only practicing spine surgeon. He said the group is leaning on partnerships ...06 December 2023 -
15. The spine procedures moving to ASCs
... replacement, I perfectly see those procedures moving toward ASCs in the majority of cases. It just makes sense. Also, awake spinal surgery is a growing field. Ernest Braxton, MD, in Vail, Colo., and some ...02 October 2023 -
16. Why orthopedic surgeons are worried about the supply chain
... spending." — Ernest Braxton, MD, chief of neurosurgery at Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery and team physician for the U.S. Ski Team (Frisco, Colo.). "Independent ASCs, the panacea for MDs to control ...29 August 2023 -
17. 5 spine, orthopedic surgeon insights to know
... indications of reasons for doing surgeries that we do," — Ernest Braxton, MD, on where the spine industry needs a disruptor. "Two large misconceptions exist that are probably equal in amount. One is how ...11 July 2023 -
18. Threats and Opportunities on the Horizon in Spine
... This lecture was led by an esteemed panel of experts in the field, including: Frank Phillips, MD, Director, Spine Surgery; Professor, Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center Ernest ...10 July 2023 -
19. Big Threats, Opportunities in Spine, Orthopedics and ASCs
... ASCs. The panelists included: Ernest Braxton, MD, MBA, Neurosurgeon, Vail Summit Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery Thomas Scully, MD, Neurosurgeon, Northwest NeuroSpecialists Corey Welchlin, ...27 June 2023 -
20. Where does spine need a disruptor most?
... Ernest Braxton, MD. Vail-Summit Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery (Vail, Colo.): I think the area that is in most need of disruption is not necessarily with an implant or a device. It is a method to keep ...20 June 2023