From the effects of weight loss drugs to the trajectory of spinal oncology, here are three big predictions from spine and orthopedic leaders.

Stephen Holtzclaw, MD, has spent the beginning of his year getting to know the people behind U.S. Orthopaedic Partners. The emergency medicine physician was named CEO of the management services organization, and he wants to help the MSO thrive.

About a decade ago, Yu-Po Lee, MD, made the decision to move from the University of California San Diego to the University of California Irvine. He shared the factors that went into that decision, along with advice for other spine surgeons considering a career move.

Hyun Bae, MD, has his eyes on the evolution of outpatient spine surgery and value-based care. And one key element to their trajectories will be physician control.

Prior authorizations for medical care, violence against healthcare workers and declining reimbursements are all trends that one orthopedic surgeon believes should be left behind. 

Although spine surgery is trending toward the ASC, there still are some obstacles ahead, Mark Testaiuti, MD, said.

Spine surgeon Michelle Welborn, MD, has spent years researching a collagen X biomarker that she hopes will change how physicians approach scoliosis care. 

Minimally invasive and robotic surgery may see a surge of popularity throughout 2024. 

Advancements in minimally invasive surgery, telemedicine and imaging technologies are just a few of the things on one surgeon's wishlist for 2024.

The orthopedic industry is filled with new technology, but gathering information on such technology is key before diving in head first. 

Spine and orthopedic experts this year spoke with Becker's Spine Review about topics from Ozempic to outpatient migration.

Jon Edgington, MD, an orthopedic surgery and joint specialist with the Community Care Network in Hobart and Valparaiso, Ind., recently performed the region's first two hinged knee replacements using Stryker's Mako robot. 

Spinal imaging technology has eliminated many mysteries in patient care, but there are still areas to grow, Robert Rothrock, MD, director of spinal oncology at Miami Neuroscience Institute, said.

Implementing a new spine surgery technique and advancing spinal research are among the top accomplishments for Nikhil Sahai, MD.

Healthcare disruptors, from emerging technologies to retailers entering the fray, are already changing the future of the industry.

Spine and orthopedic experts in November spoke with Becker's about topics from shifting away from hospital employment to diversity in the field.

Spine surgeon Jose Canseco, MD, PhD, of Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, has his eye on the potential benefits that behavioral healthcare can have for musculoskeletal patients.

Steven Neufeld, MD, has spent his year focused on research into orthobiologic applications.

Healthcare technology is about to enter a new era of innovation with an increased focus on targeted care, according to Ronjon Paul, MD.

Artificial intelligence has become one of the biggest buzzwords in healthcare. Here's what three orthopedic surgeons think about the evolution of AI in orthopedics.