“Of all the rocks upon which we build our lives, we are reminded that family is the most important.” ❤️

Dear @FloCollege, same deal today for Batten women’s soccer game… @odacathletics needs better. #ODAC.

Dear @FloCollege, Parents that paid for yearly subscriptions are seeing this a lot this year….

Every diagnosis begins with a person. Every procedure requires extraordinary precision. Every outcome has the power to change a life.

Today marks the start of #NeurosurgeryAwarenessMonth.

Throughout August, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons will celebrate this That Changes Lives, by sharing the stories, people and innovations that define one of medicine's most demanding specialties.

You'll go behind the scenes of neurosurgery to see the dedication, training and teamwork behind every operation. We'll highlight how new technologies and groundbreaking research are expanding what's possible for patients. We'll share stories of resilience, recovery and hope, while recognizing the neurosurgeons, care teams, researchers, educators and advocates working every day to advance neurological care.

Whether you've been touched by neurosurgery as a patient, caregiver, physician, trainee, industry partner or supporter, your voice is part of this story.

Join us throughout the month. Watch, learn, share and help shine a light on the expertise, compassion and innovation that change lives every day.

Visit the Neurosurgery Awareness Month hub to explore resources and learn how you can participate: aans.org/about/neurosur…

To our neurosurgical community: We invite you to help tell the story of our specialty. Share your experiences, your patients' successes, your research, innovations, educational moments, advocacy efforts and the people who inspire you. Use #NeurosurgeryAwarenessMonth so we can celebrate your contributions and amplify the incredible work happening across the field. Together, we can help the world better understand the impact of neurosurgery.
#NeurosurgeryAwarenessMonth #PrecisionThatChangesLives

@KatieOrrico @AANS_President @AboschAviva @AdamArthurMD @MohamadBydon @JohnRatliffMD

Welcome to #NeurosurgeryAwarenessMonth! Follow along with @AANSNeuro as we highlight the stories of neurosurgeons and our patients who we are so fortunate to treat. To start here’s a picture of me from intern year taking out my first tumor. #medtwitter

Prevention is one of the most powerful tools in neurosurgery.

As part of #NeurosurgeryAwarenessMonth, Dr. Blake Taylor of @NeurosurgUCSF shares five things every parent should know before purchasing an e-bike for their child. Understanding the risks can help prevent serious es.

Watch the video and share it with another parent.

Thank you to @ZEISSmeditec for their support of #NeurosurgeryAwarenessMonth

#EBikeSafety #HelmetSafety #BrainInjuryAwareness #ConcussionAwareness #Neurosurgery @neurosurgery @KatieOrrico @JohnMaaMD @AmCollSurgeons

Now open: #AANS2027 Abstract Center. Present your work in San Diego and contribute to advancing neurosurgical care through real-world insight and innovation: ow.ly/TMtR50Zshrq

@EAChiocca @DeanChouMD

Check out @KatieOrrico and Dr. Komotar from @UMneurosurgery, the founder of the #NeurosurgerySoftballTourney, who have a welcome message for everyone! Beautiful day in Central Park! Special shoutout to @ColumbiaNeuro for hosting!

Thank you to everyone who made #AANS2026 unforgettable.

From groundbreaking science to meaningful connections, the neurosurgical community came together in a powerful way, driving the future forward.

Save the date: #AANS2027
📍 San Diego
🗓 April 9–12, 2027

The momentum continues.

This one brought the energy.

“Tumor Wars II: Neuro-Onc Jeopardy – The Encore” returned at #AANS2026 with fast-paced competition and sharp clinical thinking. Attendees packed the room as teams went head-to-head in a high-stakes neuro-oncology showdown.

The session once again -miss tradition.
Exclusively sponsored by Medtronic.

The Exhibit Hall is officially closed! #AANS2026

We had an Incredible & SOLD OUT crowd for our second-annual @AANSNeuro @youngneuros #E2M Networking Luncheon... thx to all the attendees, admins, & mentors who helped make this such an interesting & engaging event!

“It doesn’t take a brain surgeon to do this… but at least you’ve got one.” 🧠🗳️

That’s what AdventHealth #neurosurgeon @DrJohnCowan says as he takes his clinical expertise from the OR to the campaign trail, running for Congress in Georgia’s 11th District.

At #AANS2026, Neurosurgery Podcast co-host Dr. Michael Wang sat down with Dr. Cowan to discuss his journey, his vision, and why he’s stepping up to serve.

📺 Watch here: youtu.be/gEgy_w9U6Do

@AANSNeuro @councilsns @NSGYPodcast

Presented at the @AANSNeuro Annual Scientific Meeting 2026 in San Antonio on MIS deformity—sharing nuances for ALIF + percutaneous screws and how to avoid complications.

Key pearls:
• Joystick technique → access steep L5–S1 with high-riding pubic bone
• Lateral surgery offset ger in high sacral slope/high-grade slips and better than angled ALIF instruments
• Open collapsed discs methodically → release → distract → then trial
• Preserve endplates → curettes only
• Reduce slips → 2 screws down + rod-based “springboard” technique after navigated facet releases

Pitfalls:
• Overcorrection → stretch neuropraxia (if too much height) / early ASD (if too much lordosis)
• Hyperlordotic cages → iatrogenic foraminal stenosis, patient-specific cages can help as you can optimize both segmental lordosis and posterior disc height at the same time

Bottom line:
ALIF is the "Rolls-Royce" for L5-S1 and L5-S1 "plus" procedures. With proper planning + exposure, even steep angles and complex lumbosacral disc configurations shouldn’t preclude a safe ALIF.

#SpineSurgery #MIS #ALIF #SpinalDeformity #Neurosurgery #AANS2026 @ColumbiaNeuro #Scoliosis @spinesection

Neurosurgery resident at the University of Miami, four years in and interested in spine.

Spine research. Serving on the AANS Marketing & Communications Committee and supporting the work of the NREF.

Here for the OR lessons and the honest version of residency.

Pull up a chair.

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) has officially named @NSGYPodcast, hosted by Drs. Michael Wang and John Paul G. Kolcun (@JPGK_MD) as the official AANS podcast.

With 1M+ listens and a rapidly growing global audience, this partnership amplifies the he future of neurosurgery.

“This partnership reflects AANS’ commitment to meeting neurosurgeons where they are, delivering timely, accessible and high-quality content that supports lifelong learning and advances patient care.”

From deep dives to candid conversations, this is where the field connects, challenges ideas and moves forward.

The reach just got bigger. The conversations just got louder. newswise.com/articles/ameri…

We’re excited to be in San Antonio this weekend for #AANS2026! Check out all the incredible work that our faculty, fellows, residents, and medical students are doing: neurosurgery.ucsf.edu/news/ucsf-neur…
@ManishKAghi @jakeyoung11 @jwyoonspine @DrDiGiorgio @JohnKYueMD @UCSFHospitals

Fantastic turnout from @OU_Neurosurgery for #AANS2026... it's been an honor to involve my partners @redheadfeldman & @NicholasSader w @youngneuros, to watch our trainees like @SherwinTavakol & @BesteGulsuna showcase their innovative science, & so much more... #BoomerSooner!

“Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing it doesn’t belong in a fruit salad.”
— Ignacio Garza, Green Beret, speaking on the benefits of experience during career transitions. From today’s Haid Symposium at #AANS2026. @AANSNeuro

Another successful brain mapping course! ✅ Great connecting with our colleagues about the latest techniques in the field that are helping to maximize safe tumor resections. #AANS2026

Let Day 1 begin! @AANSNeuro @AANSDiversity @NSTumorSection #aans2026 #aans #Neurosurgery #SanAntonio @IsaacYangMD @savi6agarwal @UCLANsgy @UCLA_ENT @UCLAHealth @dgsomucla @HarborUCLA @harbors @HarborUCLASurg