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…

Semaglutide associated with reduced complications in lumbar spine patients Semaglutide use in patients with Type 2 diabetes was associated with reduced postoperative complications after 90 days, according to a study…

ACDF in ASCs vs. HOPDs: Which setting sees better reimbursements? Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion can be done in the outpatient setting, but reimbursements vary between ASCs and hospital outpatient…

Spine surgeons' challenges by setting In different practice settings and markets, spine surgeons tackle unique hurdles when it comes to managing costs, maintaining independence and finding their niches.Ask Spine Surgeons is…

Cervical disc replacement, patient experience and more: Spine surgeon research priorities In 2025, spine surgeons are looking to push innovation and care forward through their research.Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly…

How 3D spine implants are shaking up the future of surgery As technology continues to advance, so too does the possibility of better outcomes in spine surgery. As more physicians lean…

Who provides care for 2024's WNBA champions On Oct. 20, the New York Liberty won their first WNBA championship, beating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime, according to an Oct.…

6 augmented reality updates from Q3 As augmented reality becomes more widely used in the field of spine and orthopedic care, here are six updates from the third quarter of…