January 2020 l Vol. 2020 No. 1
Inside the
issue:
Is robotics part of the
future of spine? p. 9
PE firm invests in The
Steadman Clinic after
affiliation: 5 key points
p. 29
10 devicemakers with
highest payouts to
physicians, hospitals —
which is No. 1? p. 25
3-group merger to
create $144M spine,
orthopedic and pain
hospital p. 28
Dent Neurologic
Institute, U at Buffalo
open 1st phase of
$40M spine center —
5 insights p. 28
CMS removes 6 spinal
procedures from inpa-
tient only list
p. 12
BECKER'S
SPINE REVIEW
The future of spinal fusion: 8
surgeon predictions
In the past decade, spine surgery has evolved into a
less invasive procedure with emerging technologies
like disc replacement, robotics and 3D printing mak-
ing an impact. Where will spinal fusions be a decade
from now? Eight spine surgeons discuss.
State-by-state breakdown of spine, neurosurgeon moves in 2019 p. 10
10 highest paid physician
specialties - Neurosurgery
is No. 1
Neurosurgery is the top paid specialty, followed
by thoracic surgery and orthopedics, according
to a new report based on reponses from more
than 70,000 physicians.
What success in spine looks
like in 2020
is year presents unique challenges and oppor-
tunities for spine surgeons. In this article, three
surgeons talk about the new technologies, initia-
tives and threats to spine in 2020.
See the full story on page 16.
See the full story on page 32. See the full story on page 17.
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