AANS/CNS Spine Section

Semper Fortis. All ahead full. As one successful mission concludes, we’re already setting the course for #SpineSummit2027. Join the AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves February 18–21 in Orlando—where preparation, precision, and teamwork define the special operators of spine surgery. Save the date. The next chapter is already underway. Supported by HonorHealth. @AANSNeuro @CNS_Update @CNSResidents

Go beyond the general session. Choose from nine Special Courses covering spinal deformity, revision surgery, AI, oncology, peripheral nerve care, endoscopy and more at #SpineSummit. Explore your options: ow.ly/5Uf551055m3

The Spine Section honors Dr. Christopher Winfree of @ColumbiaNeuro as the 2027 #SpineSummit Peripheral Nerve Honored Guest. Dr. Winfree has advanced peripheral nerve surgery through technical excellence and a commitment to patient-centered innovation.ow.ly/oXpw5104wMz

A great day of learning and collaboration at #CNS2026 @SRS_org Symposium on Spinal Deformity. Attendees explored contemporary approaches to spinal deformity evaluation and treatment through expert-led lectures and interactive case discussions with leading voices in the field. Thanks to everyone who joined us.

Great weekend for the Spine Section at CNS-- the Scientific Program Committee met to shape the best #SpineSummit program yet, along with the section Executive Committee and @DrJohnCowan, the first neurosurgeon elected to Congress.

Help us celebrate the 2027 #SpineSummit Meritorious Award Recipient, Dr. Langston Holly of @UCLANsgy Dr. Holly exemplifies the values of the spine care community through his leadership, integrity and dedication to mentorship. His influence on generations of neurosurgeons has helped shape the future of our specialty. Learn more: ow.ly/FMs05103tgL

The 2027 #SpineSummit Visionary Keynote Speakers bring together four experts on leadership in a high-stakes environment. Join Jocko Willink, David Silverman, Dana De Coster and Edward Byers for lessons on leadership, teamwork, resilience and high-performance decision-making. Learn more: dspnspinesummit.org/visionar… @jockowillink @dksilverman

Work alongside Drs. Mark Mahan, @Hofstetter_MD and @abdelbarrspine in this hands-on cadaver lab focused on endoscopic spine surgery. Special Course 5 participants will gain practical experience with multiple endoscopic approaches while learning technical pearls directly from expert faculty at #SpineSummit. Choose from two session times: ow.ly/b1f55102Arf

Explore the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in Special Course 6: The AI-Enables Surgeon with Drs. Paul Kim, Mohamad Bydon and Alexander Vaccaro. This course will examine how AI is influencing patient care, research, education and practice management, while looking ahead to what's next. In partnership with @ISASSorg at #SpineSummit: ow.ly/WAOU5102f7O @cnsa_insights @UChiNeurosurg

What's better than gathering with the entire spine care community? Doing it while creating lifelong family memories. The 2027 #SpineSummit returns to Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resort February 18-21, and the whole family is invited! Register today: ow.ly/XnZW51022jO

Explore the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in Special Course 6: The AI-Enables Surgeon with Drs. Paul Kim, Mohamad Bydon and Alexander Vaccaro. This course will examine how AI is influencing patient care, research, education and practice management, while looking ahead to what's next. In partnership with @ISASSorg at #SpineSummit: ow.ly/X2mA5101rjH @cnsa_insights @UChiNeurosurg

Join Drs. @CheeragU Shay Bess and Praveen Mummaneni for Special Course 1: Nuances of Spinal Deformity, in partnership with the Scoliosis Research Society (@SRS_org Take a practical look at the nuances of spinal deformity care and tap into the techniques you need to navigate complex deformity cases with greater confidence: ow.ly/FT2r51016rP #SpineSummit

The Spine Section is honored to name Dr. Neel Anand (@scoliosisdoctor) as the 2027 #SpineSummit Orthopaedic Honored Guest. Dr. Anand has had a profound impact on spine surgery through his leadership in minimally invasive deformity correction. Learn more: ow.ly/UYpp5100EqX

Led by John ‘Jack’ Knightly, MD and David Okonkwo, MD, PhD, Special Course 3 explores spine care for patients whose careers depend on peak physical performance. Learn how treatment decisions, rehabilitation strategies and return-to-play or return-to-duty considerations differ for athletes and military personnel with @ReturnToDutyUS and @SpineHealthFdn #SpineSummit. This course is grant-supported exclusively by Medtronic. ow.ly/mBtt50ZZRln

Help us celebrate the 2027 #SpineSummit Neurosurgery Honored Guest, Dr. Michael Wang (@UMneurosurgery Dr. Wang’s impact on our field is felt across research, education, mentorship and advocacy: ow.ly/jBZw50ZZu0J @NSGYPodcast

Coverage policies should keep pace with the science. In a new article published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine, the authors Luis M. Tumialán, MD, Joseph S. Cheng, MD, and John K. Ratliff, MD examine contemporary evidence supporting the use of PEEK and porous titanium interbody cages in ACDF and argue that coverage determinations should reflect current clinical practice and available data. This topic will come to center stage at #SpineSummit in February 2027. ow.ly/Ck8N50ZZiXo

In Special Course 2: Revision in Cervical Spine Surgery Drs. Michael Steinmetz, @ZackRayLab and @ThomasMrozMD1 will walk attendees through challenging cervical revision cases and the lessons learned along the way with @CSRS_org Through case examples, video techniques and interactive discussions, you'll gain practical strategies you can apply in your own practice: ow.ly/8zIS50ZZ5YN. @WashUNeurosurg @CleClinicNS #SpineSummit

Go beyond the general session. Choose from nine Special Courses covering spinal deformity, revision surgery, AI, oncology, peripheral nerve care, endoscopy and more at #SpineSummit. Explore your options: ow.ly/L0Kn50ZYBnA

Technical skill, surgical precision and the relentless pursuit of spine care excellence. Learn more about the 2027 #SpineSummit Honored Guests: dspnspinesummit.org/honored-… @ColumbiaNeuro

The mission has been revealed: 2027 #SpineSummit, February 18-21, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort. Registration now open. ow.ly/r3vB50ZXmkK @NeelaJan @TUMI4L4N @DanielSciubba @ColumbiaNeuro