Author: Alan Condon

Johnston, Pa.-based Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center has been recognized as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery, the Altoona Mirror reports.

Three spine and neurosurgeons who joined new organizations, moved locations or retired in June:

Here are the top 10 most-read articles featured on Becker's Spine Review between June 29 and July 2:

Here are six spine surgeons making headlines this week:

California neurological spine surgeon Robert S. Bray Jr. MD, established the DISC Foundation for humanitarian projects to benefit special forces veterans, and shifted its focus to procuring personal protective equipment for hospitals at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho-based Inland Northwest Spine & Neurosurgery has acquired the Modus V digital microscope for spine surgery, the Spokane Journal reports.

The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society has named Charles Saltzman, MD, editor-in-chief of Foot & Ankle International and Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics.

The FDA on July 2 granted 510(k) clearance for Spinal Elements' Sapphire X anterior cervical fixation system.

James Lynch, MD, was among the first spine surgeons in the U.S. to perform a spinal fusion with the Augmedics Xvision Spine System.

Privately held orthopedic implant company Engage Surgical released a cementless partial knee replacement system July 1, after receiving FDA approval.