USA Health Spine Institute

12/19/2025

Richard Menger, M.D., MPA, successfully performed a surgery using a customized 3D-printed implant designed specifically for a patient’s neck. Fewer than 75 of the individualized cervical spine implants have been used in the U.S. https://ow.ly/hnYn50XLcqU

12/17/2025

11/26/2025

11/09/2025

Candice Holliday, J.D., M.D., recently served as a panelist at the Beazley Symposium on Health Care Law and Policy, an event that brings together leading voices in law, medicine, and public health to examine critical issues shaping healthcare policy. https://ow.ly/BhLY50XnTBW

11/08/2025

Mia Van Sittert, a patient of Richard Menger, M.D., MPA, recently donated a collection of Halloween-themed Higgy Bears to the neurosurgery department. The donation is being shared with other pediatric patients who are navigating their own scoliosis diagnoses. https://ow.ly/YOSq50XnTuE

11/01/2025

Richard Menger, M.D., MPA, and Tyler McDonald, M.D., represented USA Health at the Scoliosis Research Society's 60th Annual Meeting in North Carolina. https://ow.ly/bzON50Xk3hx

09/05/2025

Richard Menger, M.D., MPA, highlights in this FORBES article the many unsung heroes who make neurosurgical care possible, from environmental services to X-ray technicians.

Neurosurgery takes more than just a neurosurgeon. So who are all these people helping with surgery? Why are there so many people in the operating room?

07/31/2025

Richard Menger, M.D., MPA, has been named a 2025 Healthcare Research All-Star by Avant-garde Health — placing him among the top 5% of neurosurgeons and spine specialists nationwide for published research.

A prolific author and national speaker, Menger’s research spans a wide range of clinical and policy-focused topics, including the integration of efficient care delivery models in complex spine surgery. His academic contributions continue to inform national best practices and influence the future o...

06/20/2025

The USA Health neurosurgery team made a remarkable impact at the 2025 Neurosurgical Society of Alabama Annual Conference, demonstrating exceptional leadership, groundbreaking innovation, and valuable educational contributions. https://ow.ly/X42N50WbQK3

05/22/2025

Richard Menger, M.D., MPA, chief of complex spine surgery, associate professor of neurosurgery, and vice chair of neurosurgery at USA Health, recently presented innovative research at the 32nd International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST) in Glasgow, Scotland.

The event was hosted by the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), where Menger is an active fellow. IMAST brings together top spine surgeons, researchers, and healthcare professionals from around the world to discuss the latest advancements in spine surgery.

In his presentation, “Use of a Novel Screw Fusion Implant for Pelvic Fixation: Results from a Prospective Multicenter Trial,” Menger shared findings from a collaborative study focused on reducing complications in spine surgery, particularly at the lumbosacral junction—the complex area where the spine connects to the pelvis.

Learn more. https://ow.ly/ulvN50VWyRq

04/03/2025

Richard Menger, M.D., MPA, was selected for a highly competitive Scoliosis Research Society program to develop the next generation of leaders in spine surgery. https://ow.ly/VMu250VoZyu

03/27/2025

Richard Menger, M.D., MPA, was selected for a highly competitive Scoliosis Research Society program to develop the next generation of leaders in spine surgery. https://ow.ly/4WTJ50VoZys