Ernest Braxton, MD

06/14/2026

Happy Flag Day!

Today we honor the Stars and Stripes. The symbol of our nation’s history, freedom, and unity. May we remember those who have served and sacrificed to protect the ideals it represents.
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05/30/2026

We are pleased to announce that we have enrolled our first study subject in the OASIS OsteoAdapt™ SP FDA pivotal trial.

The procedure went extremely well, and we were able to achieve an excellent correction of the patient's coronal deformity. While surgical correction is important, the ultimate goal of spine surgery is not simply alignment on imaging. It is biological healing, successful fusion, and meaningful improvement in patient outcomes.

That is why studies like OASIS are so important. Through a rigorous FDA-regulated clinical trial, we will evaluate whether AMP-2 can enhance the biological processes necessary for successful spinal fusion and long-term patient recovery.

We are grateful to our research team, operating room staff, study sponsors, and most importantly, the patient who chose to participate in advancing the science of spine care.

We look forward to contributing to the evidence and sharing our experience as the study progresses.

Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery Vail Health

05/29/2026

Serving in the United States military taught me the importance of discipline, teamwork, and service to others. Today, I’m honored to continue serving in a different way. As a neurosurgeon in Vail, Colorado, caring for patients and helping improve lives through spine care and innovation.
I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue making a difference every day.
— Ernest Braxton, MD

05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. .

05/21/2026

https://www.beckersspine.com/orthopedic/the-reimbursement-levers-payoff-off-for-spine-orthopedic-practices/

As the reimbursements for spine and orthopedic procedures continue to stay stagnant, or drop in some cases, practices are working harder than ever to protect margins while ensuring top-quality patient care. Taking site-of-service control, treating payer contracts as living documents and diversifyi....

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms, grandmothers, bonus moms, and mother figures who love so deeply and give so much every single day. Your strength, kindness, patience, and unconditional love make the world a better place. Today we celebrate you and all that you do.

05/08/2026

Excited to continue advancing new technologies to better serve patients in the Vail Valley. We recently placed our first Synergy Disc in a patient with cervical myeloradiculopathy.

Innovation in cervical arthroplasty continues to expand the ability to preserve motion while addressing spinal cord and nerve root compression. I appreciate the collaboration of our OR team and partners as we continue bringing advanced spine care options to our mountain community.

05/05/2026

05/03/2026

🧠 What a privilege!

I was honored to give a talk on Physician Ownership and Employment in the Ambulatory Surgery Center Setting at the 2026 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. It was great to catch up with mentors and colleagues.

It's a topic that hits close to home for a lot of us in neurosurgery — navigating the business side of practice while staying focused on what matters most: patient care. The ASC environment is evolving fast, and the ownership conversation is one we need to keep having.

If you missed it, no worries — the talk will be posted on **VuMedi**, and I'll share the link as soon as it's available. Worth a watch if you're thinking through these issues in your own practice.

Thanks to the AANS for the platform. San Antonio was 🔥 — in more ways than one. 😄

— Ernest Braxton, MD, MBA

05/01/2026

I’m honored to be joining an outstanding panel alongside Dr. Park, Dr. Than, and Dr. Fehlings to discuss one of the most important challenges in spine surgery—how we can consistently achieve better outcomes while accelerating fusion.

We’ll be focusing on the role of P-15 technology and its ability to mimic the cell-binding domain of Type I collagen, helping optimize the biologic environment for fusion. As our field continues to evolve, these kinds of innovations are critical to improving patient recovery and long-term success.
📅 Saturday, May 2
⏰ 12:15 – 1:00 PM
If you’re attending, I encourage you to join us for what should be a highly engaging and practical discussion.
Looking forward to seeing many of you there.

Cerapedics Inc. American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)