Dave Shukla, MD, became the first surgeon to use mixed reality for a shoulder replacement in New York state, New York City-based Mount Sinai told Becker's in a March 23 email.

The executives featured in this article are all speaking at Becker's 20th Annual Spine, Orthopedic & Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference at the Swissotel Chicago.

Consolidation, artificial intelligence advancements and the rise in robotic-assisted procedures are three healthcare trends that spine and orthopedic surgeons are closely following. 

Spine and orthopedic experts in February spoke with Becker's about topics from sacroiliac joint fusion to daily routines ahead of surgery days.

Safdar Khan, MD, is one of the first spine surgeons to use Augmedics' Xvision augmented reality system, and he completed the company's 3,000th case in January. 

Bryan Kelly, MD, New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery's new president and incoming chief executive officer, has big plans as its first surgeon to hold the top leadership position.

Peter Millett, MD, is a partner of The Steadman Clinic, based in Vail, Colo., and a specialist in shoulder surgeries and sports medicine. 

Florida offers several benefits for orthopedic patients and practices that has made it an increasingly competitive state for surgeons, according to Alex Vaccaro, MD, PhD, president of Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute.

Spine and orthopedic experts in January spoke with Becker's Spine Review about topics from compensation to total disc replacement.

Increased participation in value-based care, the migration of cases to ASCs and robotic innovations are some of the top trends orthopedic surgeons are following this year. 

Several spine and orthopedic experts spoke with Becker's in 2022. Here are the five most-read interviews from this year:

Orthopedic practice consolidation remained strong in 2022. Here's what experts have told Becker's about the trend this year:

Many people have holiday wish lists for their dream gifts, and surgeons also think about what they want in their professions.

Orthopedic surgeon Scott Sigman, MD, has taken his care outside the U.S. and completed a volunteer trip to serve patients in Honduras.

The neurosurgical and spine surgery industries could see an influx of investment in several technologies and procedures, including small-scale robotics, augmented reality and endoscopic spine surgery, one neurosurgeon predicts. 

Orthopedic surgeons face a unique challenge in the transition to value-based care as a procedure-driven specialty, one industry leader says. 

Spine and orthopedic experts and leaders in November spoke with Becker's Spine Review about topics from controversial industry trends to advice for young surgeons.

Alok Sharan, MD, in October left NJ Spine and Wellness in East Brunswick, N.J., and established his own practice, Spine and Performance Institute, the next month.

Steve Murray joined privately held spinal tech company Centinel Spine as its CEO on March 16, 2020, just days before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the U.S. 

A "shared passion and purpose" among surgeons is important to Northwell Health's spine program, Alexander Butler, MD, and Frank Schwab, MD, said.