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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Surgery for spinal stenosis of the neck aims to relieve compression and improve symptoms. Spinal stenosis is a compression of nerves in the spine. The condition most commonly affects the lumbar spine, ...

Spine surgery is a broad field encompassing various procedures that help address different spinal conditions. There are various types of spine surgery, including artificial disk replacement and spinal ...

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 ...

If you live with constant lower back pain, surgery can start to look like the only way out. Yet new research from the University of South Australia published in the Australian Health Review shows that ...

Recovery isn’t quick, and healing comes one step at a time. A real look at how long spine surgery and the process around it can be, from prep to recovery.

As we age, our spines can start to feel the years too, leading to unexpected aches and pains. Often linked to neck and back troubles, spine issues can also affect your arms or legs. But effective ...