Saqib Hasan, MD, demonstrates a percutaneous approach to pars fracture fixation using the fully threaded spine compression screw with optional endoscopic debridement of the fracture. Learn more: arthrex.info/485Ivqr

In this series of BreakThrough™ With Christopher Adams, MD, leading surgeons Michael A. Gallizzi, MD; Raymond J. Gardocki, MD; Saqib Hasan, MD; and Christopher A. Yeung, MD, explore the latest innovation in percutaneous pars fracture repair. Common in adolescent and young adult athletes,[1] pars interarticularis stress fractures can result from repetitive extension forces on the lumbar spine. These injuries are frequently observed in sports such as gymnastics, football, and cheerleading. Explore how minimally invasive percutaneous pars fracture repair uses a fully threaded spine compression screw to directly stabilize the fracture. Watch the full series: arthrex.info/4i97AWk Reference 1. Linton AA, Hsu WK. A review of treatment for acute and chronic pars fractures in the lumbar spine. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 2022;15(4):259-271. doi:10.1007/s12178-022-09760-9

October 16 is recognized as #WorldSpineDay, to bring awareness of spinal health and the importance of physical activity worldwide. #ArthrexSpine is focused on minimizing soft-tissue damage through ultra-minimally invasive endoscopic treatments supported by advanced instrumentation and unparalleled surgical skills training, all aimed at motion preservation. We’ve been thinking about a simple question we ask surgeons: What do your patients want to get back to? The answers are often the everyday things such as running, playing a round of golf, or walking the dog without pain. It’s a good reminder that spine surgery isn’t just about a procedure. It’s about helping people get back to their lives and the things they enjoy. We’re grateful to the surgeons who share that goal and continue to push the field of endoscopic spine surgery forward. Join the endoscopic spine evolution this World Spine Day and join us for a course: arthrex.info/4B5geOh #NASS #EUROSPINE

New from Arthrex Spine: percutaneous compression screws for pars fracture fixation. As the only fully threaded, hydroxyapatite (HA)-coated compression screws on the market with a specific indication for pars fracture repair in adult and adolescent patients (12 years of age and older), these implants are designed to deliver compression across the fracture site while helping preserve the native motion segment. When restoring anatomy and preserving motion are priorities, having implants and instrumentation designed for the approach matters. The system combines specialized compression screws, drill guides, and compatible instrumentation to support percutaneous, motion-preserving fixation in appropriately selected patients. Learn more: arthrex.info/4yjDchO

Recently, Arthrex Spine hosted our first Endoscopic Approaches to Spine LATAM courses, marking an important milestone for spine medical education in the region. 22 spine surgeons from Brazil participated in didactic sessions and hands-on training in the ArthroLab™, gaining direct exposure to Arthrex spine innovation. While these were our first LATAM spine courses at Arthrex global headquarters in Naples, Florida, more than 60 surgeries have already been performed in Brazil using our systems, providing a strong foundation as we continue to expand education and clinical adoption throughout the region. Arthrex Medical Education continues to support the training of spine surgeons across Latin America. Join us for a course: arthrex.info/4y9Ovcc Faculty: Chad Campion, MD; Peter Derman, MD; Raymond Gardocki, MD; Daniel Hafez, MD; Saqib Hasan,MD; Paul Houle, MD; Patrick Kim, MD; Ryan Sauber, MD; Edison Valle, MD _________________________________________________________________________________ Recentemente, a Arthrex Spine realizou os primeiros cursos Endoscopic Approaches to Spine LATAM, um marco importante para a educação médica em coluna na região. Vinte e dois cirurgiões de coluna do Brasil participaram de sessões teóricas e de treinamento prático no ArthroLab™, com contato direto com as inovações da Arthrex em coluna. Embora estes tenham sido os nossos primeiros cursos de coluna para a América Latina na sede global da Arthrex, em Naples, na Flórida, mais de 60 cirurgias já foram realizadas no Brasil com os nossos sistemas. Esse histórico cria uma base sólida para continuarmos ampliando a educação e a adoção clínica em toda a região. A Arthrex Medical Education segue apoiando a formação de cirurgiões de coluna em toda a América Latina.

As the Medical Education Manager for Arthrex Long Island, Diana Delio has a front-row seat to the latest minimally invasive products and procedures. “I support the Arthrex faculty surgeons who come in to teach others how to use our products safely and effectively in the lab,” Diana said. Little did she know that she would eventually undergo one of those procedures herself. “Diana had a sizable disc herniation in the cervical spine [at C6-C7],” Jacky Yeung, MD said. “She had exhausted conservative options such as physical therapy and steroid injections in the neck, and they did not give her relief.” Read her full story: arthrex.info/47tBhMC

Arthrex New Zealand is pleased to support the continued adoption of endoscopic spine surgery, with Andrew Irving, MD, recently performing his first ultra-minimally invasive endoscopic spine procedure at Allevia Hospital Epsom. Marking a milestone for both Dr. Irving and the Auckland region, the L5-S1 interlaminar discectomy procedure utilized Arthrex endoscopic spine technologies including the Arthrex Spine endoscope, whisker shaver blades, and the FlexTip RF probe. As adoption of endoscopic spine surgery continues to grow across New Zealand, Arthrex remains committed to supporting surgeon education and the advancement of minimally invasive surgical techniques. Learn more: arthrex.info/4hMPUAB

Listen to the latest episode of @thesportsdocpod as #ArthrexAthlete Cub Swanson shares his experience with endoscopic spine surgery alongside his doctor, #Arthrex faculty orthopedic spine surgeon Sohrab Gollogly, MD. Cub reflects on his road to recovery while Dr. Gollogly provides insight into the surgical approach that helped the MMA Hall of Famer get back in the ring. 💪 Check out the full conversation below. 🔹 Watch: lnkd.in/gGtGbaXJ 🔹 Listen: lnkd.in/gtsrtzZQ Read Cub's story: arthrex.info/4iC7k3

Arthrex Spine was proud to participate in the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (#SMISS) Annual Forum 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada! As the only major meeting dedicated entirely to minimally invasive spine surgery, the Forum brought surgeons together to share real-world insights, discuss emerging research, and advance patient care. At Arthrex Spine, we’re building on that shared commitment through innovation, surgeon education, and scientific research, expanding the possibilities of ultra-minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery and helping patients return to active, healthy lives. Join the endoscopic spine evolution: arthrex.info/4rr85ze #SMISS2026

Visit Arthrex Spine at the #SMISS2026 Annual Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada, at Exhibit 207! Arthrex Spine is applying its accumulated experience and expertise to advance endoscopic procedures and orthobiologics applications for the spine. Arthrex visualization solutions provide spine surgeons with unprecedented endoscopic image quality, paving the way for less invasive treatments. The future of spine surgery is here. Are you ready to elevate your practice? Learn more: arthrex.info/4imN6uO

Ultra-minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery is redefining the future of spine care, and Arthrex is leading the way. Recently, we hosted another Level 1 medical education curriculum for endoscopic approaches to spine at our global headquarters in Naples, Florida. This course is the first step in our multi-course curriculum pathway and provides an in-depth look at endoscopic spine surgery, allowing surgeons to practice foundational procedures. Level I: This course is designed to provide surgeons with an understanding of Medial Branch Nerve Transection (MBT) and discectomy through interlaminar and transforaminal approaches. Level II: This specialized, technique‑oriented endoscopic spine course is designed to advance surgeon proficiency in complex lumbar procedures, including lateral recess decompression, lumbar ULBD, the TransSAP approach for discectomy, and far lateral L5–S1 disc herniations. Level III: The program focuses on endoscopic approaches to cervical pathology, with emphasis on cervical decompression, discectomy, and medial branch nerve transection. Arthrex Spine is committed to advancing ultra-minimally invasive spine solutions, supported by an extensive education infrastructure to ensure that surgeons are trained on the safe and effective use of our products and techniques. If you are interested in our signature educational curriculum pathway for incorporating Arthrex endoscopic spine into your practice, please review our list of upcoming courses and connect with an Arthrex representative: arthrex.info/4r4glVB A special thank you to all our faculty surgeons for sharing insights into how they are using Arthrex innovations to help them treat their patients better. Faculty: Peter B. Derman, MD; Sohrab Gollogly, MD; Daniel M. Hafez, MD; Saqib Hasan, MD; Christopher A. Yeung, MD; John I. Ogunlade, DO

Arthrex Spine hosted the inaugural Spine Innovation Council (SIC) at our global headquarters in Naples, Florida. The 2026 Council brought together 10 select representatives from across the country to share insights from the field and help shape the future of Arthrex Spine. Created around the belief that some of the best ideas come from those closest to our customers, the Spine Innovation Council gives representatives a direct voice in product development and innovation. Council members brought forward unmet clinical needs, challenged assumptions, shared surgeon and customer feedback, and helped identify and prioritize opportunities for new solutions. These insights help ensure our product development efforts remain focused on meaningful innovation that addresses real-world clinical needs and supports the evolving needs of spine surgeons and their patients. Thank you to our 2026 Spine Innovation Council representatives for their expertise, leadership, and commitment to Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better®. Learn more about Arthrex Spine: arthrex.info/46CJ3Dr

Arthrex Completes First Spine Procedure in Latin America! Allan Hiroshi de Araujo Ono, MD, and his team successfully completed the first ultra-minimally invasive endoscopic spine procedure using Arthrex innovation at Hospital São Camilo in São Paulo, Brazil. The patient, a 32-year-old diagnosed with incomplete cauda equina syndrome, presented with a neurosurgical emergency involving acute neurological deterioration. After conservative treatment failed, the patient developed severe lumbar radiculopathy, progressive neurological deficits, saddle anesthesia, and significant sphincter dysfunction. Imaging revealed a large extruded L4-L5 disc herniation causing substantial compression of the dural sac and cauda equina nerve roots, requiring immediate surgical intervention. An urgent lumbar endoscopic discectomy was successfully performed to achieve neural decompression through a ultra-minimally invasive approach. Beyond its clinical significance, this procedure marks an important milestone for Arthrex Spine in Latin America and reflects the collaborative effort between the surgical team, Arthrex Brazil, and our local partners, including local distributor, SP Intervention (SPI), to bring innovative, ultra-minimally invasive spine technologies and solutions to surgeons and patients across the region. Learn more about Arthrex Spine: arthrex.info/4h19adj _______________________________________________________________ A Arthrex realiza o primeiro procedimento de coluna na América Latina! Allan Hiroshi de Araujo Ono, MD, e sua equipe realizaram com sucesso o primeiro procedimento endoscópico de coluna ultraminimamente invasivo utilizando a inovação da Arthrex no Hospital São Camilo, em São Paulo, Brasil. O paciente, de 32 anos, diagnosticado com síndrome incompleta da cauda equina, apresentava uma emergência neurocirúrgica envolvendo deterioração neurológica aguda. Após falha do tratamento conservador, o paciente desenvolveu radiculopatia lombar grave, déficits neurológicos progressivos, anestesia em sela e disfunção esfincteriana significativa. Os exames de imagem revelaram uma grande hérnia de disco extrusa em L4-L5, causando compressão significativa do saco dural e das raízes nervosas da cauda equina, exigindo intervenção cirúrgica imediata. Foi realizada com sucesso uma discectomia endoscópica lombar de urgência para alcançar a descompressão neural por meio de uma abordagem ultraminimamente invasiva. Além de sua relevância clínica, este procedimento representa um marco importante para a Arthrex Spine na América Latina e reflete o esforço colaborativo entre a equipe cirúrgica, a Arthrex Brasil e nossos parceiros locais, incluindo o distribuidor local SP Intervention (SPI), para levar tecnologias e soluções inovadoras e ultraminimamente invasivas para cirurgia de coluna a cirurgiões e pacientes em toda a região. Saiba mais sobre a Arthrex Spine: arthrex.info/4i7iPAe