August 27, 2026
TECHNOLOGY SPOTLIGHT
Fiber optic sensors could make spinal implants capable of monitoring healing and mechanical changes.
Though still experimental, they may add continuous data to conventional follow-up.
Explore how smart implants and fiber optic sensing could transform the future of spine surgery.
INVESTMENTS
Legacy MedTech companies remain tied to slower inpatient markets, while ASC-focused technologies capture the shift toward outpatient care.
For physician-investors, this trend highlights the growing opportunity in pure-play innovations built for the ASC.
Explore why the shift from inpatient care to ASCs could reshape the future of MedTech investment.
EDUCATION
Outpatient spine surgery is moving beyond feasibility toward standardized, scalable ASC programs for increasingly complex procedures.
The future will depend on better patient selection, integrated technology, and consistent care pathways.
Explore how ASC-ready spine programs are shaping the next chapter of outpatient surgical care.
RESEARCH
Bioactive glass shows clinical and fusion outcomes comparable to traditional interbody materials in ACDF.
It offers a promising biologically active alternative, although larger and longer-term studies are still needed.
Explore what the latest evidence reveals about bioactive glass in cervical fusion.
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