Carly Beam

Definitely.

And when you think about the Marcus Neuroscience Institute and in your department, how are you thinking about growth in the next 12 to 24 months?

Yeah, are there any other spine neurosurgery technologies besides the AI that we've discussed?

Are there any other technologies that really excite you lately?

Yeah, definitely with spinal fusion, I know that's still largely considered the gold standard in spine.

And then we also have the push towards motion preservation and its benefits.

How are you in your practice, how are you kind of balancing the benefits and needs of both in your patients?

Thank you for breaking that down.

My last question for you, Dr. Varonis, what do you think will be a key disruptor to spine surgery and neurosurgery in 2026?

Yeah, and Dr. Ramos, I want to just tack on one quick follow-up.

With all these headwinds you're describing, how are you strategizing to get ahead of these next year?

Well, thank you so much for joining the podcast today, Dr. Varonis.

It's been a pleasure speaking, and I look forward to connecting down the line.

This is Carly Beam with the Becker's Spine and Orthopedics Podcast, and today I'm thrilled to be joined by Dr. James Mooney, a spine surgeon at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr. Mooney, thank you so much for being here today.

Absolutely.

And thank you for your kind words as well.

Before we dive into our questions, can you just introduce yourself and share more about your background?

Yeah, it sounds like you have a lot of expertise and just the full gamut of spine surgery.

Can you talk about some of the biggest spine trends that you're following in healthcare?