Spine surgeon training may not be enough to prepare physicians as procedures become more complex, Andrew Fanous, MD, told Becker’s. Dr. Fanous, neurosurgery chief at Inova Alexandria (Va.) Hospital discussed his perspective and a solution to address it. Dr. Andrew Fanous: The most dangerous trend in spine and orthopedics right now is the inadequate training duration for spine surgeons. Extending and enhancing training programs could better prepare surgeons for the demands of contemporary practice, ensuring higher standards of patient care. Dr. Fanous is speaking at Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, set for June 18-21 at the Swissotel Chicago.