Dr. Andrew Fanous, MD FAANS FCNS

10/29/2025

What an incredible day at our 4th Annual Inova Spine Symposium!

It was inspiring to connect — both in person and virtually — with colleagues and experts dedicated to advancing spine care. Together, we explored innovative techniques, shared best practices, and discussed the future of spine health.

A heartfelt thank you to our outstanding presenters, industry partners, and the entire Inova Spine Program team for making this event such a success. Your commitment, collaboration, and passion continue to drive excellence in patient care.

10/21/2025

We are only one week away from our fourth annual Inova Spine Symposium, and we have an amazing group of fantastic speakers lined up for you. Register today for an in-person or virtual attendance.

10/15/2025

Thank you for choosing me as a top neurosurgeon for yet another year. Proud to be serving our amazing community.

10/04/2025

The lateral extracavitary approach is a powerful surgical technique that allows wide access to the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae without requiring a thoracotomy. It enables both circumferential decompression of the spinal cord and reconstruction of the vertebral column. This approach is especially valuable in patients with spinal tumors and multi-level fractures, where both anterior column support and neural element decompression are essential.

In this case, the patient came to us with severe back pain, difficulty walking, and a forward-bent posture (focal kyphosis) due to a complex thoracic fracture causing spinal cord compression. We performed a two-level corpectomy (removal of the affected vertebral bodies), removed the fractured segments, and rebuilt the spine using a cage and posterior instrumentation to restore stability.

These operations are long, complex, and technically demanding, but the impact on patients’ quality of life is profound. Cases like this demonstrate the importance of surgical versatility and tailoring the approach to the unique anatomy and pathology of each patient.

08/20/2025

Grateful for another year of recognition by Castle Connolly as one of the top 7% neurological and spine surgeons in the United States

08/12/2025

Grateful to Becker's Healthcare for the opportunity to share my thoughts on emerging technologies in spine surgery including artificial intelligence, robotics, augmented reality, and endoscopy.

Listen here 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-andrew-fanous-section-chief-of-neurosurgery-at/id1452376188?i=1000721427722

Podcast Episode · Becker’s Healthcare Podcast · 08/10/2025 · 17m

08/02/2025

My own copy of our medical textbook on spinal tumors just arrived in the mail, and there is still nothing quite like the feel of a book in your hands. Many thanks to my co-editors and the many authors who contributed to the book’s 44 chapters. This incredible work provides up-to-date information on the diagnosis, management and treatment of tumors of the spine, and is the collaborative effort of 101 experts from over 23 institutions in 9 different countries.

Order your copy now on Amazon or Barnes & Noble. You can also access this new resource on Thieme’s MedOne at https://shop.thieme.com/Spine-and-Spinal-Cord-Tumors/9781684201648

07/09/2025

This week we achieved a new milestone at Inova by performing our first-ever endoscopic spine surgery – a groundbreaking step that brings ultra minimally invasive spine care to the DC Metropolitan Area and Northern Virginia. This advanced technique means smaller incisions, less pain and quicker recovery. Our expert spine team at Inova continues to lead the way with cutting-edge technology to help our patients get back to life faster and stronger.

06/29/2025

Yesterday, we had our first Inova neurosurgery boot camp for our incoming interns. We discussed a wide range of topics including mental health and wellness, emotional intelligence and financial wellbeing. We also held a cranial and spine cadaver lab to make sure our two incoming residents hit the ground running
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06/20/2025

Thank you Becker’s Healthcare for the opportunity to present at the annual Spine, Orthopedic & Pain Management conference on the topics of Axial Back Pain and Regenerative Medicine in Spine

04/20/2025

After years of hard work, our medical textbook on spinal tumors is finally here. Many thanks to my co-editors and the many authors who contributed to the book’s 44 chapters. This incredible work provides up-to-date information on the diagnosis, management and treatment of tumors of the spine, and is the collaborative effort of 101 experts from over 23 institutions in 9 different countries. Order your copy now on Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

02/25/2025

Whether you're a patient suffering from long-standing low back pain, or a physician interested in learning about its most common cause, join us tomorrow for this SI-Bone-sponsored educational webinar to learn about one of my favourite topics: Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction.

Register here: https://si-bone.com/support/patient-events/february-26-national-patient-webinar