NASS 2026 Friday Best Papers Q&A

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Presented on Friday, October 16, the second 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.

204. Anterior cervical disc replacement in McCune-Albright syndrome

Presenting Author: Siraj Shaikh, MD

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205. Meaningful pain relief after thoracic medial branch radiofrequency ablation: MCID and ≥50% improvement rates in a retrospective cohort

Presenting Author: Kerry Mian, MD

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207. MRI-based morphometric analysis of lumbar intervertebral foramina: variation by level, age, sex, and laterality

Presenting Author: Sree Veda Mahanita Kaza, BS

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209. Patient-centered digital platform for objective preoperative assessment and fall risk stratification in degenerative cervical myelopathy: preliminary clinical validation

Presenting Author: Ram Haddas, PhD, MBA, MEng

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210. Aspirin use is associated with reduced risk of pseudarthrosis in patients undergoing lumbar fusion: a multi-institutional study

Presenting Author: William Marmor, MD

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213. Trajectory matters: medial angulation improves feasibility and safety of C1 pedicle screw placement

Presenting Author: Rehan Khan, BS

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