Philip Louie, MD, of Seattle-based Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, was named co-program chair of the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, according to a Dec. 20 LinkedIn post. 

Two spine surgeons share their New Years resolutions for 2024.

This year, Becker's reported on 11 spine and orthopedic surgeons who died this year including founders, leaders and physicians respected by colleagues and patients.

Awake spine surgery has slowly grown since the beginning of 2022. Here are five milestones to know:

Here are 10 athletes undergoing spine surgery that Becker's has reported on in 2023:

Portland-based Oregon Health & Science University has successfully completed its first awake spinal surgery, led by Josiah Orina, MD, associate professor of neurological surgery, and Kevin Blaine, MD, assistant professor of anesthesiology. 

Montrose (Colo.) Regional Health plans to open a new spine and pain center in February, according to a Dec. 17 report from the Montrose Press. 

Texas Rangers right-hand pitcher Max Scherzer had back surgery, sidelining him until midseason, according to a Dec. 15 MLB report.

Don Park, MD, joined Orange, Calif.-based UCI Health.

With the holiday season underway, four spine surgeons reflect on the gifts they would give to their practices.

A November report from Kaufman Hall shows that supply chain costs are still on the rise, and physicians and practices should not expect that to change in 2024. 

In November, Bursnville, Minn.-based Inspired Spine established two Centers of Excellence that specialize in providing complex spine care for patients with a high body mass index. 

There are a lot of factors that go into a successful spine surgery, but not all cases will bring in money for a practice. Two spine surgeons shared what affects procedure profitability for them.

Here are three key numbers related to compensation and practice management spine surgeons should be aware of going into 2024.

Here are more than 50 spine and neurosurgeons who joined new practices or added to their titles in 2023.

Multiple studies published paint a larger picture of the state of spine surgery. Here are eight key spine studies surgeons should know going into 2024:

The spine field has exciting innovations and opportunities for surgeons to improve patient care. But there are also roadblocks holding surgeons back from truly delivering the best care possible for patients.

The spine technology startup Waypoint Orthopedics recently raised $650,000 from Runway Healthcare, a medtech accelerator, according to a CityBiz report.

Alexandre Rasouli, MD, was reappointed to the California State Lottery Commission, according to a Dec. 7 news release from Gov. Gavin Newsom's office.

William Porter McRoberts, MD, an interventional spine and pain specialist, has rejoined Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.-based Holy Cross Medical Group, according to a Dec. 7 report from South Florida Hospital News.