1. 8 Statistics on Spine Surgeon Compensation.    

2. 12 New ASCs With Spine Surgery in 2011.              

3. Cervical Spine Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment Varies by Region.              

4. 10 Leaders of New Spine & Neurosurgery Programs in 2011.                          

5. Spine Surgeons: What is your number one concern as a spine surgeon heading into 2012? 

Dr. Dennis Crandall (Ariz.): I worry most about the catastrophe over American healthcare if Obama is re-elected.

Dr. Brian Gill (Neb.): The ability to perform procedures due to insurance approval. 

Dr. Brian Subach (Va.): Patient access to spinal healthcare. 

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6. Dr. Srdjan Mirkovic Performs Spine Surgery on Bears Receiver Johnny Knox. 

7. Failed Back: Is There a Surgical Option?        

8. InVivo's Dr. Robert Langer Receives Innovation Award in Bioscience.         

9. Drs. Richard Kaul, Sean Lager Join to Form Total Orthopedic Sports and Spine in New Jersey.

10. 15 Benchmarks for ASC Staff Compensation.