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Sharing clinical insights and exploring the frontier of spine care, neurosurgical research, and surgical innovation.

Becker’s Spine Leadership Series

Three must-follow trends in spine

Exploring the shift toward outpatient care, the integration of digital health platforms, and the increasing role of value-based reimbursement in modern spine practices.

Complex spine surgery as a team sport: where AI fits – and where it doesn’t

An analysis of how artificial intelligence supports surgical planning and data-driven insights while emphasizing that technical mastery remains a human-led collaborative effort.

Robotics isn’t a spine strategy: the real priorities for building a modern spine program

Moving beyond technology acquisition to focus on clinical outcomes, patient experience, and the sustainable growth of comprehensive spine centers.

What residency doesn't teach about becoming an attending

Dr. James H. Mooney explores the transition from trainee to staff physician, focusing on the business logic and professional skills often left out of medical curricula.

The best surgery may be none at all

Musculoskeletal leaders discuss the critical decision-making process of when to forgo surgery to ensure the best patient outcomes and efficient clinical care.

The risk calculus behind saying ‘yes’ to spine surgery

An insightful look into clinical decision-making, balancing surgical intervention risks against potential long-term benefits for optimal spine health outcomes.

The new malpractice fault lines in spine surgery

A critical examination of the evolving liability risks and shifting legal perspectives surrounding standard of care, patient safety, and complex spinal procedures.

Where spine surgeons draw the line on fusion

Leaders in the field discuss the critical criteria and anatomical boundaries for spinal fusion procedures to optimize surgical outcomes.

In the News

Becker’s Spine

Mooney named in 20 spine surgeons to know list by Becker's Spine Review

Dr. James H. Mooney is recognized among top spine surgeons for his leadership and contributions to complex spine care.

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VCU Health News

Finding Nighttime Comfort: A Patient’s Guide to Sleeping with Spinal Stenosis

Explore practical tips and clinical guidance from Dr. Mooney on improving sleep and managing discomfort with spinal stenosis.

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Virginia This Morning

When is back pain serious? A spine expert explains.

Watch Dr. Mooney discuss warning signs for back pain and when to seek specialized neurological care for spinal health.

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TIME Magazine

Six Flags X2 Roller Coaster Linked to Brain Damage

A new report investigates medical links between extreme g-forces on the X2 coaster and neurosurgical complications.

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Podcasts

AI in Complex Spine Surgery (Becker’s Healthcare Podcast)

Dr. James H. Mooney joins Becker’s Healthcare to discuss how AI is beginning to support planning and decision-making in complex spine surgery, and where experienced surgical judgment remains essential.

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