Introduction

Real World Evidence in Spine Surgery: 2026 Update provides real-world evidence that complements and refines findings from randomised controlled trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses in spine care. The book bridges evidence-based medicine with everyday clinical practice, highlighting how patient complexity, surgeon experience, and long-term outcomes influence treatment decisions beyond controlled study settings.

Using published literature, structured surgeon survey data, and Rasch-based analysis, the book provides a practical framework for understanding clinical effectiveness across diverse spine conditions and procedures. It covers key areas such as spinal biomechanics, degenerative disorders, neuromonitoring, implants, robotics, minimally invasive techniques, deformity, trauma, and outcome assessment, while comparing formal evidence with real-world surgical experience.

Key Features

• - Integrates real-world evidence with clinical trial data.
• - Covers major spine surgery domains and technologies.
• - Comparative analysis of evidence vs. surgeon experience.
• - Uses structured survey data and Rasch-based methodology to provide practical insights for clinical decision-making and research.

Target Readership :

Surgical fellows, residents, clinical researchers, healthcare administrators, and other professionals involved in spine care.