The NASS Podcast
The NASS Podcast is produced by the North American Spine Society and features expert discussions on advances, challenges, and innovations in surgical and comprehensive spine care. Episodes bring multidisciplinary perspectives from leaders across the spine community. They explore clinical controversies, emerging technologies, research, education, professional development, and patient care. The show is designed as an on-demand resource for spine professionals and interested listeners.
Episodes
Gabapentin and Dementia: Are the Benefits Worth the Risk for Spine-Related Pain?
Authors John D. Hesling, MD and Austin Boos, DO discuss their recent SpineLine article with moderator Kaku Barkoh, MD. Learn what the latest research is saying about the relationship between gabapentin and dementia, and more.Read the full article <a href="https://spinelinemag.spine.org/julaug26-me817/invited-review">here</a>
NASS' Definitive Guide to Research: Arguing with Journals
How should you respond when you disagree with a reviewer, or when your manuscript is rejected?In this episode of the Definitive Guide to Research series, the panel discusses how to navigate difficult journal reviews and editorial decisions. They share strategies for crafting respectful, scientific responses to reviewer comments, deciding when it is appropriate to push back on requested revisions,
NASS' Definitive Guide to Research: Research Team Roles and Responsibilities
What does it take to build and manage a productive research team? In this episode of the Definitive Guide to Research series, Andrew Schoenfeld, MD, MSc, Jonathan Grauer, MD, Rory Goodwin, MD, PhD, and Alan Daniels, MD discuss the roles that trainees, research coordinators, statisticians, and faculty collaborators can play on a successful research team. They also share practical approaches to inte
NASS' Definitive Guide to Research: Grading Your Academic Productivity
What does academic productivity really mean—and how is it measured? In this episode of the Definitive Guide to Research series, Grace Xiong, MD, and Andrew Schoenfeld, MD, MSc discuss the key metrics used to evaluate academic success, including publication volume, research impact, authorship, mentorship, and scholarly influence. They also share practical strategies for building a balanced research
What We are Looking for in Reviewers
Christopher M. Bono, MD presents the latest episode of NASS' Definitive Guide to Successful Research: What We are Looking for in Reviewers.
Why are Papers Rejected?
Andrew J. Schoenfeld, MD, MSC presents the latest episode of NASS' Definitive Guide to Successful Research: Why are Papers Rejected?
Why Bother? Is it Worth Exploring Endoscopic Spine Surgery?
Nathaniel P. Brooks, MDKarthik H. Madhavan, MDStephen Pirris, MDErnest E. Braxton, MD, MBA
Update on Spinal Cord Injury: What is New? What is Hot?
Michael G. Fehlings MD, PhD, FRCSYi Lu, MD PhDRajiv Saigal, MD PhD
Avoiding Burnout for Basic Science Clinician Scientists
In this episode, Jamie Wilson, MD, FRCS, MSc interviews Christopher Ahuja, MD, PhD, FRCSC, FAANS and Michael Fehlings, MD, PhD, FRCSC, about the challenges of sustaining a research career alongside a demanding spine surgery practice. They discuss how long timelines for scientific discovery, frequent setbacks in research, and competing clinical responsibilities can contribute to burnout. The conver
Hip-Spine Syndrome: Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Considerations for Clinicians
Authors Preston Le, MD, and Dustin Anderson, MD, discuss their recent article, "Hip-Spine Syndrome: Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Considerations for Clinicians," with moderator Alex P. Michael, MD.Read the full article <a href="https://spinelinemag.spine.org/marapr26-me20626/invited-review">here</a>
The Benefits of Interdisciplinary Spine Care
Zeeshan Sardar, MD, MScEvan K. Johnson, DPT, MS, OCSSanthosh Tomas, MD
Stuck in the Middle: Mid-Career Surgical Burnout and How to Reclaim Meaning in Practice
In this episode, Moises Googe, DO interviews Victor Chang, MD and Matthew Karek, MD, about the challenges of mid-career burnout among spine surgeons. They discuss how administrative pressures, shifting career milestones, and competing personal and professional responsibilities can affect fulfillment during this stage of practice. The conversation highlights strategies such as reconnecting with mea
Role of Spinopelvic Fixation in Deformity Surgery
Tobias Mattei, MDVinicius Ricieri Ferraz Sr., MD
Strategies in the Revise and Resubmit Process
In this discussion Jonathan Grauer, MD and Tobias Mattei, MD share practical strategies for navigating the revise and resubmit process in academic publishing. Topics include responding to reviewer comments point-by-point, managing major versus minor revisions, improving manuscript quality through peer review, handling cascaded submissions from high impact journals, and communicating effectively wi
Enhancing Physician Recovery with Strategies that Focus on Enhancing Physiological Reserve to Enhance the Struggle Phase before Entering into Flow
In this episode, Rahul Shah, MD, interviews Roger Härtl, MD about how physicians can sustain long, demanding careers by building “physiological reserve” and maintaining balance between work, family, personal interests, and physical well-being. They discuss how regularly stepping back to identify what truly matters in life is key to maintaining resilience and continuing to find meaning in patient c
Is Spine Surgery Training Too Long or Not Long Enough? (Part 2)
Darius Ansari, MDWilliam Chu Kwan, MD, PhDThomas Wozny, MD
Burnout Amongst Surgeons: Why it Matters and How Can We Manage it?
In this episode, Melvin Helgeson, MD and Peter Rhee, MD discuss physician burnout, including its definition, contributing factors, and the distinction between stress and burnout. Rhee shares his personal experience with burnout and highlights the importance of awareness, open dialogue, and accessing appropriate support resources. The conversation also explores cultural challenges in medicine, stra
Increasing Adverse Event Reports Coincide with Declining Medicare Billings for Interspinous Devices
Authors Raj J. Gala, Aidan P. McAnena, and Taylor McClennen discuss their recent paper with NASSJ Deputy Editor, Tobias Mattei.Check out the full article <a href="https://www.nassopenaccess.org/article/S2666-5484(26)00029-6/fulltext">here</a>
Is Spine Surgery Training Too Long or Not Long Enough? (Part 1)
Michael Y. Wang, MD, MBADaniel M. Sciubba,MDPeter G. Passias, MD
Analysis of National Institutes of Health funding for back pain research in the United States
Authors Robert Ravinsky, MD, MPH, and Jason Silvestre, MD, discuss their recent article, "Analysis of National Institutes of Health funding for back pain research in the United States," with moderator Tobias Mattei, MD.You can read the full article <a href="https://www.nassopenaccess.org/article/S2666-5484(25)00252-5/fulltext">here</a>
Is Spine Surgery the Only Option for Back Pain?
Alison A. Stout, DOKush K. Goyal, MDSanthosh A. Thomas, DO, MBA
AI in Spine Surgery: Assistant Today, Replacement Tomorrow?
In this episode, Eric J. Muehlbauer, MJ, CAE, executive director and CEO of the North American Spine Society (NASS), joins spine surgery fellow Uri P. Hadelsberg, MD, MBA for a forward-looking conversation on how AI is already influencing clinical decision-making, surgical workflows, patient triage, and medical education and what may come next. <br><br>From real-time image recognition
Informed Consent
Matthew L. Goodwin, MD, PhD, FACSMDaniel Tobert, MD
How MIS Can Be Effective for Spine Deformity Correction
Tony Tannoury, MDHarish Kempegowda, MDChirag Berry, MD
Cervical Disc Replacement
Steven J. Girdler, MDVivek Babaria, DO
Benefits of Robotics in Spine Surgery
Virgilio Matheus, MDAshley L. Botsford, PA-C
AI-Driven Innovations in Spine Surgery: Enhancing Assessment, Planning, and Prognostication
Ram Haddas, PhD, MBA, MEngTobias Mattei, MDBassel G. Diebo, MDWilliam F. Lavelle, MD, MBA
The Future of Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) in Spinal Surgery
W. Bryan Wilent chats about his recent article, titled "The future of intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) in spinal surgery" with NASSJ deputy editor Tobias Mattei. To read the full story, click <strong><ahref="https://www.nassopenaccess.org/article/S2666-5484(25)00197-0/fulltext">here</a></strong>
AI for Neuromonitoring
Richard Vogel, PhD, DABNMNatalie Peartree, PhD, CNIM
SpineLine - Preoperative and Preprocedural Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies
Gene Tekmyster, DO, chair of NASS' Patient Safety Committee, and his co-author William Richardson, MD, sat down with moderator Vivek Babaria, DO, to talk about their recent article, "Preoperative and Preprocedural Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies.To read the full story, click <strong><a href="https://spinelinemag.spine.org/novdec25/patient-safety">here</a
What We Thought We Knew About Treating Cervical Radiculopathy
Evan K. Johnson, DPT, MS, OCSRick J. Placide, MD, PTMichael J. Suer, MDLauren A. Barber, MD
What Physiatry Can Add to Your Surgical Spine Practice
Byron J. Schneider, MDScott Kreiner, MDMatthew Smuck, MD
Use of Osteobiologics in Oncological Procedures to Promote Fusion
Matthew L. Goodwin, MD, PhD, FACSMSheng-fu Larry Lo, MD, MHSDaniel M. Sciubba, MD
State-of-the-Art Developments in Spinal Cord Injury
Michael G. Fehlings, MD, PhD, FRCSCRajiv Saigal, MD, PhDYi Lu, MD, PhDBrian K. Kwon, MD, PhD, FRCSC
Role of Carbon-Fiber Implants in Spinal Oncology
Matthew L. Goodwin, MD, PhD, FACSMSheng-fu Larry Lo, MD, MHSDaniel M. Sciubba, MD
How Deformity Affects Patient Outcomes in Spinal Oncology
Matthew L. Goodwin, MD, PhD, FACSMSheng-fu Larry Lo, MD, MHSDaniel M. Sciubba, MD
Scoliosis: Psychological Effects on Adolescents
Michael R. Klein, MD, MS, FACSDavid Gendelberg, MDAshraf El-Naga, MDSigurd Berven, MD
Mentorship Podcast Series: The Career Journey and the Future of Spine
Christopher Bono, MD, interviewed by Grace Xiong, MD, offers a look at career evolution and the future of spine care, with guidance on leadership, communication, and patient-centered practice.
Reasons to Attend a Medical Conference
Kush K. Goyal, MDSanthosh A. Thomas, DO, MBAHanan Saleh, MD
Mentorship Podcast Series: Taking Advantage of Opportunities
Daniel Resnick, MD joins Bradley Schmidt, MD to discuss how to grow within organized neurosurgery, manage complex cases, and balance society work with clinical and personal commitments.
Risk of Falls in Cervical Myelopathy Patients: What Are the Best Ways to Assess and Mitigate It?
Ram Haddas, PhD, MBA, MEngTobias A. Mattei, MDWilliam F. LaVelle, MD
Mentorship Podcast Series: Developing Leaders in Spine Research
Avinash Patwardhan, PhD, with mentees Kenneth Blank, PhD and Brandon Lucke-Wold, MD, PhD, MS, explores spine research mentorship, funding strategies, and how clinical relevance shapes impactful scientific contributions.
Interpreting Radiology Reports: Expert Insights on Managing Patient Concerns
Matthew Goodwin, MDWende N. Gibbs, MD, MA
Mentorship Podcast Series: Legacies, Lessons and Leadership
Jeffrey Wang, MD, interviewed by Wellington Hsu, MD, reflects on career-defining decisions, evolving priorities, and the lasting impact of mentorship and society involvement on leadership development.
Indirect Decompression: When Is That Enough?
Mark Mikhael, MDDeepak Reddy, MD
Mentorship Podcast Series: The Interdisciplinary Experience
Justin Lantz, DPT shares his interdisciplinary approach to spine care with mentee Andreas Remis, DPT, discussing how he found his path in spine PT, the value of cross-specialty mentorship, and strategies for staying energized and informed throughout a dynamic career.
An Innovative Approach to Spine Trauma Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Authors David Gendelberg and Michael F. Coscia discuss their article on spine trauma care in low- and middle-income countries with moderator Vivek Babaria.Read the full article here.
How to Negotiate the Trials and Tribulations of Your Career Start
Michael Y. Wang, MD, MBAAlexander Satin, MDBrian Park, MDZachary Ray, MD
Mentorship Podcast Series: Building Relationships and an Effective Practice
Alexander Vaccaro, MD, PhD, in conversation with Jose Canseco, MD, discusses the essentials of building an effective practice, from choosing the right partners and mentors to managing “forks in the road” and incorporating family life.
Deep Dive into Endoscopy: What is Under-Estimated or Over-Estimated?
Jin-Sung L. Kim, MD, PhDDon Park, MDHo-Jin Lee,MD, PhDSanjay Konakondla, MD
Mentorship Podcast Series: Leadership Philosophy in Academic Practice and Societies
DJ Kennedy, MD shares his leadership philosophy in academic medicine with mentee Reza Ehsanian, MD, PhD, offering insight into building programs, growing within societies, and leveraging research skills for administrative impact.
The Latest Update on Disc Replacement (September 2024)
Richard (Rick) Guyer, MDScott L. Blumenthal, MDJessica Shellock, MD
Mentorship Podcast Series: The Mentorship Relationship
Julie Chan, MD, PhD and mentee Brandon Lucke-Wold, MD, PhD, MS explore how mentorship and personal passions guide career direction, the transition from mentee to mentor, and what work/life “balance” means to her.
The Present and Future of Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
Yi Lu, MD, PhD, Joshua I. Chalif, MD, PhD and Benjamin R. Johnston, MD, PhD, authors of the paper "Traumatic spinal cord injury: a review of the current state of art and future directions – what do we know and where are we going?", discuss their findings with NASSJ deputy editor Tobias Mattei, MD.Read the full article here
Factors associated with improved outcomes after lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injections for radicular pain: A systematic review
Author Minjin Fromm discusses her recent NASSJ article, "Factors associated with improved outcomes after lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injections for radicular pain: A systematic review," with moderator and deputy editor Tobias Mattei.Read the full article <strong><ahref="https://www.nassopenaccess.org/article/S2666-5484(25)00012-5/:~:text=The%20aim%20of%20this%20s
SpineLine -Cervicogenic Headache- -Bad Referral or Appropriate for Your Spine Clinic
Authors Jason Friedrich and Kristina Barber discuss their recent SpineLine article, "Cervicogenic Headache: Bad Referral or Appropriate For Your Spine Clinic?' with moderator Jayesh Vallabh.Read the full article <strong><a href="https://spinelinemag.spine.org/janfeb25/invited-review">here</a></strong>
Circumferential correction of spinal deformity and instability
Author Ricardo Fontes and deputy editor Tobias Mattei sit down to discuss Fontes' recent article, "Circumferential correction of spinal deformity and instability secondary to bacterial spondylodiscitis."Read the full article <strong><a href="https://www.nassopenaccess.org/article/S2666-5484(24)00210-5/fulltext">here</a></strong>
The effect of time to balloon kyphoplasty on osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures
Robert Ravinsky discusses his recent article, "The effect of time to balloon kyphoplasty on osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: a systematic review with meta-analysis," with deputy editor Tobias Mattei. Read the full article <strong><a href="https://www.nassopenaccess.org/article/S2666-5484(24)00269-5/fulltext">here</a></strong>
Professional Use of Social Media in Spine Surgery
Is social media good or bad? And how can it be used in a professional setting? SpineLine authors Philip K. Louie, MD and Kendra Cooper, BS discuss that and more in this podcast with moderator Vivek Babaria, DO. Read the articlehere.
SpineLine: The Rise of AI
NASS President D. Scott Kreiner, MD, discusses his recent SpineLine column, "AI in Spine Care," with moderator Alex P. Michael, MD.
Read the full article here
Minimally Invasive Approaches For Cervical Disc Herniation and Radiculopathy to Avoid Fusion or Permanent Hardware
Ask the Experts: Minimally Invasive Approaches For Cervical Disc Herniation and Radiculopathy to Avoid Fusion or Permanent Hardware
Hoon Choi, MD, PhD
Motion Preserving Surgery
A pair of 2023 SpineLine 20 Under 40 winners discuss Motion Preserving Surgery. Listen in as moderator Renee Rosati, DO and Christine DiPompeo, of Midwest Orthopaedic Center in Illinois, discuss this technology.
Spine Instability
Ask the Experts: Spine Instability
Charles A. Reitman, MD; Zorica Buser, PhD, MBA; John A. Hipp, PhD
Intra-articular Facet Injections
Moderator Renee Rosati, DO of Medical University of South Carolina sits down with Brad Sorosky, MD to discuss Intra-articular Facet Injections.
Patient Matched Implant in Spine Surgery: Applications and Benefits
Ask the Experts: Patient Matched Implant in Spine Surgery: Applications and Benefits
Ali Kiapour, PhD, MMSc; Kris E. Radcliff, MD
Private Practice and Incorporating Cash Into Your Payment Model
Brad Sorosky, MD of Desert Spine and Sports Physicians in Arizona talks to moderator Renee Rosati, DO about Private Practice and Incorporating Cash Into Your Payment Model.
Use of Computational-Based Designs for Improving the Biomechanics of Implants for Interbody Procedures
Ask the Experts: Use of Computational-Based Designs for Improving the Biomechanics of Implants for Interbody Procedures
Ali Kiapour, PhD, MMSc; Matthew Shomper, BS
Lateral vs Posterior Approach for Cervical MBB
Scott Naftulin, DO of Speciality Spine, Sports & Pain Medicine in Pennslyvania chats with moderator Renee Rosati, DO about Lateral vs Posterior Approach for Cervical MBB.
Artificial Disc Replacement
Ask the Experts: Artificial Disc Replacement
Richard D. Guyer, MD; Scott L. Blumenthal, MD; Jessica L. Shellock, MD
Navigating Medicolegal Work
Podcast guest Akhil Chhatre, MD discusses Navigating Medicolegal Work with moderator Renee Rosati, DO.
New Guidelines in Spinal Cord Injury
Ask the Experts: New Guidelines in Spinal Cord Injury
Brian K. Kwon, MD, PhD, FRCSC; Michael G. Fehlings, MD, PhD, FRCSC; Rajiv Saigal, MD, PhD; Yi Lu, MD, PhD
Educating Patients on Annular Fissures
In this latest podcast, Akhil Chhatre, MD of Johns Hopkins Medicine, talks to moderator Renee Rosati, DO about Educating Patients on Annular Fissures.
Neuromonitoring for Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumor Resection
Ask the Experts: Neuromonitoring for Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumor Resection
Sheng-fu Larry Lo, MD, MHS; Richard Vogel, PhD, DABNM; Adam Doan, DC, DABNM
Management of Anterolisthesis in the Lumbar Spine
Moderator Renee Rosati, DO sits down with Akhil Chattre, MD to discuss Management of Anterolisthesis in the Lumbar Spine.
Is Endoscopic Spine Surgery Really Gaining Acceptance in North America?
Ask the Experts: Is Endoscopic Spine Surgery Really Gaining Acceptance in North America?
Choll W. Kim, MD, PhD; Michael Y. Wang, MD; Meng Huang, MD; Timothy Wang, MD
OIG Advisory Opinion Cautions Against 'Surgeon Deals' in Neuromonitoring
Authors Rich Vogel, PhD, DABNM, FASNM and Eric D. Fader, JD discuss their recent article, "OIG Advisory Opinion Cautions Against 'Surgeon Deals' in Neuromonitoring" with moderator Alex P. Michael, MD.
Vogel is in Nashville, TN; Fader is in Guilford, CT; Michael is in St. Louis, MO
Link to the full
article:
https://spinelinemag.spine.org/marapr24/section-spotlight
When Insurance Denies the Procedure, Cash Payment Options
Akhil Chhatre, MD, a physiatrist at Johns Hopkins Medicine, chats with moderator Renee Rosati, DO about "When Insurance Denies the Procedure, Cash Payment Options."
Disability and Functional Assessments in Spine Patients: Where We Are Today and How to Move Forward
Ask the Experts: Disability and Functional Assessments in Spine Patients: Where We Are Today and How to Move Forward
Ram Haddas, PhD, MBA; Jessica P. Aidlen, MD; Tobias A. Mattei, MD
Is Private Practice in 2024 Even Possible?
Recent SpineLine 20 Under 40 winner Daniel Choi, MD, of Spine Medicine & Surgery of Long Island, talks to moderator Renee Rosati about whether private practice is even possible in 2024.
Management of DVT and Post-Op Venous Complications
Ask the Experts: Management of DVT and Post-Op Venous Complications
Thomas T. Terramani, MD, FACS; Sigurd H. Berven, MD; Brian Kuhn, MD; Johnathan N. Grauer, MD
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