Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute has been at the forefront of spine care, and recently a team partnered with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in the same city to develop a device for paralysis patients called NuroSleeve.

A national IV fluid shortage expected to affect the healthcare landscape through the remainder of the year has some spine surgeons thinking about how stay prepared when unexpected supply chain issues strike.

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.

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. 

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.

Los Angeles-based Cedars Sinai's endoscopic spine program is less than two years old, and Corey Walker, MD, has played a key role in growing the service line.

Orthopedic surgeon Wayne Mosley, MD, of Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth has spent this year breathing life into an old hospital space and creating a specialty facility.

Spine surgeon Arthur Jenkins, III, MD, has been in private practice since 2017 after being employed for more than a decade, and he still finds new opportunities to sharpen his skills. 

Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai has remained a leader in spine surgery on the West Coast, and its department co-directors said they focus on keeping their staff sharp.

New healthcare technologies can help improve patient care — as well as with physicians' relationships with them — orthopedic surgeon Michael Redler, MD, said.

United Musculoskeletal Partners has taken a different approach to private equity, something that has been widely debated among independent orthopedic surgeons and groups.

A key priority for United Musculoskeletal Partners for the remainder of the year and headed into 2025 is patient access, specifically in the state of Georgia.

Spine surgeons and private equity investors have different jobs, but sometimes they come together to discuss where their interests converge.