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 ...
BackFit Health + Spine, a family-founded integrative medical clinic established in 2002, shares practical strategies for maintaining spinal health to help individuals avoid common injuries and manage ...
In 2025 some spine and orthopedic surgeons have taken their work into their own hands, opening their own practices. 1. Duane Pitt, MD, opened Spine Disorders of Texas, a new advanced spine care ...
Here are 10 stories focused on spine surgery and outpatient spine that drew readers’ attention in 2025: 1. Some fee-for-service spine procedures in traditional Medicare will have prior authorizations ...
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The anatomy of the thoracic spine

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways The thoracic spine is made up of 12 bones that attach to your ribs ...
Nova Ortho and Spine, a subsidiary of Cardiff Lexington, performed its first procedures at Doctor’s Memorial Hospital in Perry, Fla., according to a Dec. 11 news release. Doctor’s Memorial Hospital is ...
Endoscopic spine surgery is a revolutionary, minimally invasive procedure for spine care. This procedure uses small tools and an endoscope with an angled camera lens to magnify and illuminate your ...
Spine Colorado, part of Durango Orthopedic Associates, began using a new imaging system this month that was previously only ...
Dr. Naresh Babu of Guntur wins multiple awards for spine research at the Indian Orthopaedic Association conference.
High heels aren't the only problem; it's heels combined with long hours at the desk. Orthopaedic expert Dr Simon explains how ...
In 2025, Becker’s reported on 13 spine and orthopedic surgeons who died including pioneers in the specialties and leaders. 1. Edward Klein, DO, an orthopedic surgeon with Dartmouth, Mass.-based ...