Official twitter account for the AANS/CNS Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves

Joined March 2011
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
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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
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Technical skill, surgical precision and the relentless pursuit of spine care excellence. Learn more about the 2027 #SpineSummit Honored Guests: dspnspinesummit.org/honored-… @ColumbiaNeuro
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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
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The deadline is approaching! Submit your abstract for #AANS2027. ow.ly/T0Y050ZSN6z
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The AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves has reaffirmed its position that arthrodesis, and any intervention that alters spinal biomechanics, should be performed only by specialty-trained neurosurgical or orthopaedic spine surgeons. The statement emphasizes the importance of specialized training, patient safety and optimal outcomes in spine care. Read the full position statement: ow.ly/j2oj50ZRv71
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This week, Daniel Sciubba, MD, MBA represented the Spine Section at the Congressional Spine Health Fair on Capitol Hill, sharing the impact of spine care and the importance of ensuring patients have timely access to high-quality treatment. From improving outcomes through the American Spine Registry to advancing policies that reduce unnecessary barriers to care, spine surgeons continue to be strong advocates for patients both inside and outside the operating room. Thank you, Dr. Sciubba for your leadership and representation of our specialty! #SpineHealth #SpineSurgery @AANSNeuro @CNS_Update @SpineHealthFdn @AAOS1 @NorthwellHealth
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The Spine Section proudly stands with our colleagues at @PhysicianHosp in supporting physician-led healthcare and strengthening the patient–physician relationship. Section 6001 restricts physician-owned hospitals from competing on the same terms as other hospitals. We support its repeal and a more level playing field—one where innovation, quality, and patient choice can drive care. Thank you to the physicians and advocates working across specialties to advance these important conversations. #PhysicianLed #PatientChoice #SpineSection @councilsns @AmerMedicalAssn @DutchRojas @DrDiGiorgio @CNS_Update @AANSNeuro
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Neurosurgery is well represented in Minneapolis this week at the American Medical Association CPT Editorial Panel meeting. Drs. Cheerag Upadhyaya (@CheeragU Joshua Rosenow, (@joshuarosenowMD and Henry Woo are participating as CPT Advisors for the @AANSNeuro and @CNS_Update bringing the perspective of neurosurgeons and our patients to the CPT process. They are joined by neurosurgeon Joseph Cheng, who serves independently as a member of the @AmerMedicalAssn CPT Editorial Panel. We are grateful for the collaboration across specialties and organizations, including our colleagues from @NASSspine @ISASSorg @AAOS1 and @AOA_ortho Working together across the house of medicine is essential to ensuring that CPT keeps pace with innovation, accurately reflects contemporary clinical practice, and supports the care of our patients. #Neurosurgery #AANS #CNS #DSPN #AMA #HealthPolicy @neurosurgery
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Today is your last chance to submit an abstract for the 2027 #SpineSummit. Submit today before the Abstract Center closes tonight! ow.ly/vP7Z50ZKI7f
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Good news! The 2027 #SpineSummit Abstract Center deadline has been extended. You now have until Tuesday, September 8 to submit your abstract and share your work with the spine care community. ow.ly/3nMv50ZJ1Pq
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AANS/CNS Spine Section retweeted
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Langston Holly has been named the recipient of the Meritorious Award for the Spine Summit Annual Meeting in February, 2027! @UCLAHealth @spinesection #uclaneurosurgery
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AANS/CNS Spine Section retweeted
Neurosurgery can seem like magic to outsiders looking in. Access to the newest standards of care, networking with colleagues and deepening scientific excellence are just a few reasons why #AANS2027 will be the biggest event of the year. Submit your abstract today and be part of the story: annualmeeting.aans.org/ #NeurosurgeryAwarenessMonth
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For our third #NeurosurgeryAwarenessMonth post, AANS/CNS Washington Committee member Dr. Yi Lu shares why he became a neurosurgeon, why advocacy matters, and how neurosurgeons can help advance patient care, strengthen the specialty, and make a lasting impact beyond the operating room. Watch the video for his POV.👇 #Neurosurgery #Advocacy #SpineSurgery
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AANS/CNS Spine Section retweeted
Richard Menger, MD, MPA, is no stranger to making the case for neurosurgery beyond the operating room. A regular contributor to Forbes and other national outlets, he has written extensively about the policies shaping patient care, physician practice, and the future of medicine. For #NeurosurgeryAwarenessMonth, Dr. Menger, a member of the AANS/CNS Washington Committee, takes us beyond the byline to share why he chose neurosurgery, why advocacy matters, and why protecting the physician-patient relationship remains at the heart of both. Hear directly from one of neurosurgery's most outspoken physician advocates. 🧠🎥
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AANS/CNS Spine Section retweeted
Replying to @TheJNS
@TheJNS is now accepting papers for the May 2027 issue of Neurosurgical Focus on Advocacy & Policy! Don't delay, submit today! Submissions are due no later than Nov. 1. For more info about the topic and/or to submit your paper, visit the JNSPG website👇 thejns.org/page/call-for-pap…
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AANS/CNS Spine Section retweeted
Don't miss your opportunity to strengthen coding accuracy, improve documentation and stay current on reimbursement trends impacting neurosurgical practice. Early bird discount ends tonight: aans.org/course/neurosurgica…
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AANS/CNS Spine Section retweeted
The AANS and CNS weighed in on @CMSGov’s CY27 OPPS/ASC proposed rule, with a clear focus on protecting patient safety, access to care, and physicians' clinical judgment. Our CY27 OPPS/ASC priorities: → Keep a clinically meaningful Inpatient Only list → End unnecessary prior authorization for cervical fusion & spinal neurostimulators → Ensure quality measures recognize appropriate care—not penalize it → Protect physician clinical judgment on where complex care is delivered The right care. The right setting. The right time. Read our full comment letter here 👉 aans.org/advocacy/articles/c… @CNS_Update @AANSNeuro @cvsection @painsection @spinesection @councilsns
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AANS/CNS Spine Section retweeted
Organized Neurosurgery - Amplifying Our Voice in Advocacy #neurosurgery #neurosurgeryawarenessmonth #advocacy #policy
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Last chance to submit! The Abstract Center for the 2027 Spine Summit closes tomorrow! ow.ly/GrvF50ZIpfB
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Don’t miss your opportunity to present at the 2027 #SpineSummit and share your work with peers across the specialty. Submit your abstract: dspnspinesummit.org/abstract…
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