NASS 2026 Wednesday Best Papers Q&A

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Presented on Wednesday, October 14, the first of two Best Paper sessions at NASS 2026 highlights research spanning clinical outcomes, surgical techniques, patient safety, and the economics of spine care. SpineLine invited the presenting authors to discuss their findings and the potential implications for clinical practice. Read on for a closer look at the research behind this year's selected papers.

26. Presurgical Bone Optimization Clinic: A Cost-Saving Strategy in Adult Spinal Deformity

Presenting Author: Harsh Jain, MBBS

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27. Preoperative Epidural Steroid Injections in Posterior Cervical Fusion: Elevated Risks of Pseudarthrosis and Reoperation Without Increased Infection Rates

Presenting Author: David Gibbs, MD

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28. Is There a Cervical Alignment Threshold Warranting Cervical Inclusion in the Construct of Thoracolumbar ASD Patients?

Presenting Author: Peter Passias, MD

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29. Evaluation of Intraoperative Evoked Potentials Monitoring Dduring Spine Surgeries Compared to the Clinical Result Postoperatively

Presenting Author: Vasileios Marougklianis, MSc, MD

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30. Reoperation Rates After Posteromedial vs Lateral/Posterolateral Sacroiliac Joint Fusion: A Propensity-Matched Cohort

Presenting Author: Usman Zareef, MD

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31. Postoperative Restoration of Balance and Fall-Risk Reduction Following Cervical Decompression in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: Cone of Economy and Posturography Analysis

Presenting Author: Ram Haddas, PhD, MBA, MEng

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33. Comparing the Operative Costs and Direct Hospital Costs of Endoscopic Discectomy versus Microdiscectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Comparative Studies

Presenting Author: Omkar Anaspure, BA

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34. Comparative Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of Mini-ALIF with Percutaneous Fixation Versus MI-TLIF in Intermediate-to-High-Grade Isthmic Spondylolisthesis

Presenting Author: Siraj Shaikh, MD

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