Endoscopic techniques are something spine surgeons have predicted would take off over the next decade.

Spine surgeon Mario Taylor, MD, joined OrthoArizona, the Chandler Independent reported Oct. 20.

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Moe Lim, MD, is division chief of adult spine surgery at UNC Orthopaedics in Chapel Hill, N.C.

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Stanford (Calif.) Medicine has performed the first ever spine surgery using Surgical Theater's augmented reality technology. 

Two spine surgeons share the aspects of their job that makes going into work worth it.

The North American Spine Society honored four physicians in its 2023 Recognition Awards.

SpineLine, the publication of the North American Spine Society, has named its 2023 class of "20 under 40," which highlights 20 musculoskeletal-focused physicians under 40 making a name for themselves in the orthopedic and spine industry. 

Orthopedic spine surgeon Jeffrey Roh, MD, has been added as a partner at the newly opened Advanced Neurosurgery of Hawaii in Honolulu. 

Spine surgeon Michael Gallizzi, MD, has had his eye on endoscopic spine surgery for years. 

Zoher Ghogawala, MD, is the new president of the North American Spine Society, the organization said Oct. 18.

Spine surgery solutions provider Spine Wave has entered into a long-term collaboration agreement with eCential Robotics, a medtech company designing and producing a platform for robotics, surgical navigation and robotic imaging. 

Asheville, N.C.-based Mission Health has welcomed back Carolina Spine and Neurosurgery Center providers and staff, according to an Oct. 15 report from ABC affiliate WLOS.

Stephen Smith, MD, and Ryan Roeder, PhD, collaborated to create a newly FDA approved spine implant, NBC affiliate WNDU reported Oct. 12.

Zachary NaPier, MD, joined Indiana Spine Group, the Carmel-based practice said in an Oct. 12 Facebook post. 

Puya Alikhani, MD, is chief of spine surgery at the University of South Florida in Tampa. 

Ten spine surgeons shared the opportunities they see to grow revenue at their practices amid economic headwinds.

Sigurd Berven, MD, was added to NovApproach Spine's board of managers, the medtech company said Oct. 12.

The National Spine Health Foundation is adding two new members to its board of directors and appointing Rajiv Sethi, MD, as chair of the medical and scientific board.