Montrose (Colo.) Regional Health plans to open a new spine and pain center in February, according to a Dec. 17 report from the Montrose Press. 

Texas Rangers right-hand pitcher Max Scherzer had back surgery, sidelining him until midseason, according to a Dec. 15 MLB report.

Don Park, MD, joined Orange, Calif.-based UCI Health.

With the holiday season underway, four spine surgeons reflect on the gifts they would give to their practices.

A November report from Kaufman Hall shows that supply chain costs are still on the rise, and physicians and practices should not expect that to change in 2024. 

In November, Bursnville, Minn.-based Inspired Spine established two Centers of Excellence that specialize in providing complex spine care for patients with a high body mass index. 

There are a lot of factors that go into a successful spine surgery, but not all cases will bring in money for a practice. Two spine surgeons shared what affects procedure profitability for them.

Here are three key numbers related to compensation and practice management spine surgeons should be aware of going into 2024.

Here are more than 50 spine and neurosurgeons who joined new practices or added to their titles in 2023.

Multiple studies published paint a larger picture of the state of spine surgery. Here are eight key spine studies surgeons should know going into 2024:

The spine field has exciting innovations and opportunities for surgeons to improve patient care. But there are also roadblocks holding surgeons back from truly delivering the best care possible for patients.

The spine technology startup Waypoint Orthopedics recently raised $650,000 from Runway Healthcare, a medtech accelerator, according to a CityBiz report.

Alexandre Rasouli, MD, was reappointed to the California State Lottery Commission, according to a Dec. 7 news release from Gov. Gavin Newsom's office.

William Porter McRoberts, MD, an interventional spine and pain specialist, has rejoined Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.-based Holy Cross Medical Group, according to a Dec. 7 report from South Florida Hospital News. 

Wenzel Spine has expanded its leadership team, appointing Charles Gordon, MD, as the executive chairman of its board. 

The Spine Center at the University of Texas Health San Antonio has become the first facility in South Texas to add EOSedge, a state-of-the-art imaging system that provides a full-body scan in 20 seconds with less radiation exposure than traditional X-rays and CT scans.

From growing their practices to starting new initiatives in their work, five spine surgeons reflect on the highlights of their year.

A letter from the American Society of Neuroradiology that was co-signed by multiple spine groups is calling out Cigna over its policies related to closed-loop spinal cord stimulation therapy.

NSite Medical earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its artificial intelligence-based Scoliosis Assessment Application, according to a Dec. 6 news release. 

In the last two years, six major spine and orthopedic devicemakers have had to recall products for an array of reasons, from tuberculosis concerns to faulty joint implants.