Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) has revolutionized the field of orthopedic surgery, offering patients a less traumatic alternative to traditional open surgical techniques. This innovative approach focuses on reducing the…
Most common cervical spine complications The most common complication following cervical spine surgery is an infection, according to the 2025 American Spine Registry, a product of a partnership between the American…
Top used cervical spine component manufacturers Medtronic is the most commonly used cervical component manufacturer in the U.S., according to the 2025 American Spine Registry, a partnership between the American Association…
Most common lumbar spine complications The most common complication following lumbar spine surgery is an infection, according to the 2025 American Spine Registry, a product of a partnership between the American…
Top lumbar spine component manufacturers, by popularity Medtronic is the most commonly used lumbar component manufacturer in the U.S., according to the 2025 American Spine Registry, a partnership between the American Association…
The most commonly performed cervical spine procedure Anterior cervical discectomy and fusions have been the most commonly performed cervical spine procedures in the U.S. since 2015, according to the 2025 American Spine…
The most commonly performed lumbar spine procedures Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusions/posterior lumbar interbody fusions have been the most commonly performed lumbar procedures in the U.S. since 2015, according to the 2025 American…
The number of reported spine surgeries yearly since 2015 The number of spine procedures performed in the U.S. has reached more than 259,869 since 2015, according to the 2025 American…
BMI distributions in spine patients: Report Most lumbar and cervical spine surgery patients fall into body mass index categories 3 and 4, according to the American Spine Surgery 2025 Annual Report.The…
Gender distribution in lumbar, cervical spine patients: Report Lumbar spine cases saw an overall distribution of male and female patients across all ages, while cervical spine cases had some small…