Endoscopic spine surgery is reaching a pivotal moment in adoption in the U.S., and it’s well-suited for ASCs. However reimbursement remains a key hurdle for growth. Multiple hospitals and practices ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Richard Menger is a neurosurgeon and a political scientist. A post-operative x-ray showing a spinal deformity correction for ...

Back surgery can be a life-changing decision. For many, it promises relief from chronic pain and a return to a more active life. However — as with any major medical procedure — it’s essential to ...

From clinical outcomes to costs, here are the key discoveries in spine surgery this year: 1. A study from Plano-based Texas Back Institute found positive clinical results for patients having hybrid ...

Here are 10 surgeons that made notable strides in clinical innovation and leadership in 2025, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Alex Vaccaro, MD, PhD, and Paul Celestre, MD, became the first surgeons to use ...

Older spine surgeons treated more complex cases than younger peers and achieved similar patient functional outcomes but still received lower patient satisfaction scores in a new study. In a ...

AI strategies for spine surgeons improve surgical planning, documentation, and patient risk assessment to optimize outcomes and efficiency.

Dr. Hemil Maniar is an orthopedic spine surgeon with Lawrence Spine Care. When Dr. Hemil Maniar joined Lawrence Spine Care in March of 2024, he brought a new perspective to LMH Health. Maniar is an ...