Staff, Author at Becker’s Spine Review

Pfizer survey finds disconnect between RA patients & physicians — 3 takeaways

A recent survey conducted by Pfizer found a disconnection between physician-patient communication and overall rheumatoid arthritis disease management, according to The Financial.

Hawks, Emory choose contractor for sports medicine facility — 3 quick notes

The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club, along with their partners at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, has chosen Birmingham, Ala.-based Brasfield & Gorrie General Contractors to serve as construction manager for the Hawks' training and sports medicine facility in Brookhaven, Ga., according…

Women found to have higher concussion rates than men — 5 points

R. Dawn Comstock, PhD, an associate professor of epidemiology at the Colorado School of Public Health in Aurora, told a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on May 13 that despite girls and boys playing by the same rules, using the…

Washington, D.C. ranked as 'most fit' US city for third consecutive year — 5 highlights

The American College of Sports Medicine and the Anthem Foundation report that Washington D.C. is the fittest metropolitan area in the country for the third year in a row, according to The Hill.

UCSF Health surgeons perform 1st-of-its-kind elbow transplant — 5 things to know

Surgeons at University of California San Francisco Health performed a first-of-its-kind elbow transplant between the same patient's arms, according to Medical Xpress.

Arthroscopy Association of North America names Dr. John Richmond president — 4 highlights

John C. Richmond, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and medical director for network development at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, has been named president of the Arthroscopy Association of North America.

Patient engagement marketing continuum

There are a lot of "continuums" in healthcare that cover billing, diagnosis and treatment, disease, etc. You should know about one more continuum: Patient Engagement Marketing.

Pediatric scoliosis surgical site infection: Does metal type make a difference? 5 key notes

A new study published in Spinal Deformity examines whether the type of metal instrumentation used in pediatric scoliosis correction affects surgical site infection.

Previous estimates not 'realistic;' small practices can succeed under MACRA, CMS claims — 9 key points

In a hearing last week, Acting CMS Administrator Andy Slavitt said small practices can succeed just as much as larger practices in regard to CMS' Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, according to Medscape.

Back Pain Centers of America provides Ethiopia, Costa Rica surgical & administrative expertise: 5 takeaways

Back Pain Centers of America is providing Ethiopia and Costa Rica surgical and administrative expertise through their network member spine care provider, Long Island Spine Specialists, to help children in need.