Spine surgeons are keeping a close eye on the evolving policy issues affecting their job from reimbursements to Medicare pay.

A retrospective study from New York City-based NYU Langone found a connection between endoscopic spine surgery and reduced need for postoperative pain medication.

Surgeons at Detroit-based Henry Ford Hospital became the first in Michigan to perform spine surgery using OnPoint's AR Spine System.

A study from Life Spine found that the company's endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion platform performed as well as a minimally invasive tubular approach.

Ehsan Jazini, MD, of Reston-based Virginia Spine Institute, completed his 100th cervical disc replacement using Prodisc's implants.

Laurel Blakemore, MD, is president of the Scoliosis Research Society for the 2024-2025 term, according to a Sept. 17 news release.

While endoscopic spine surgery is gaining more attention, a steep learning curve for the minimally invasive technique is holding back its adoption.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., was named the world's best hospital for neurosurgery on Newsweek's annual "The World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2025" list.

Neurosurgeon Kevin Foley, MD, was named chief medical officer of True Digital Surgery, the company said Sept. 17.

Professional golfer Tiger Woods had his sixth career back surgery in September.

Single-level lumbar spinal fusion costs are determined by a variety of factors, but surgeon decisions play a significant role, according to a study in the September 2024 issue of The Spine Journal.

Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, operated on professional golfer Tiger Woods' back at Hospital for Special Surgery in West Palm Beach, Fla., according to a Sept. 13 statement.

Here are six key updates for spine surgeons from CMS and private insurers since July 1.

Here are seven leadership moves to know at spine and orthopedic practices and departments since July 1. 

The Kessler Foundation in East Hanover, N.J., named Susan Harkema, PhD, as director of the Tim and Caroline Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation starting Oct. 1, according to a Sept. 12 news release.

Here are 10 hospitals and health systems hiring spine and orthopedic surgeons, using LinkedIn's job search tool:

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons issued a statement to Congress over the Medicare physician fee schedule urging action and reform.

Many seasoned spine surgeons have habits and practices that they left behind from their early years in the field.

The Scoliosis Research Society named recipients for its Lifetime Achievement Award, 2024 Walter P. Blount Award and 2024 Biedermann Innovation Award.

Less than 2% of cervical disc replacements needed a removal or revision, according to a publication in the Oct. 1 issue of Spine.