Staff, Author at Becker’s Spine Review

Neurosurgeon quits before 1st day at Arkansas hospital, ordered to pay $12.8K in payroll taxes, recruitment fees

While Michael Raber, MD, was still in medical training, he committed to an employment contract with Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Ark., that included a $48,000 signing bonus, but then decided to quit months before his scheduled start date…

Washington Department of Health takes disciplinary action against neurosurgeon for 'condescending' behavior: 5 things to know

Neurosurgeon David Baker, MD, has been reprimanded by the Washington Department of Health for his behavior toward staff and patients at Arlington, Wash.-based Skagit Regional Health, according to a KGMI report.

22 spine devices receive FDA 510(k) clearance in October

The FDA cleared 22 spine-related devices in October 2018.

44 orthopedic devices receive FDA clearance in October

The FDA cleared 44 orthopedic-related devices in October 2018.

3 things to know about Histogenics

Histogenics develops restorative cell therapies for orthopedic pain relief.

Patient-centered decision making improves orthopedic health outcomes, study says

Orthopedic patients who made informed, patient-centered decisions had improved outcomes and satisfaction, according to a study in Medical Decision Making.

Female patients suffer more 2nd ACL injuries after ACL reconstruction, study shows

Women sustain more second anterior cruciate ligament injuries than men after primary ACL reconstruction, according to a study in International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy.

Reinforced calcium phosphate cement may be viable for minimally invasive orthopedic surgeries, study finds

Alkaline-treated silk fibroin/calcium phosphate cement may be a reliable composite bone cement for minimally invasive orthopedic surgeries, according to a study in International Journal of Nanomedicine.

2 orthopedic surgeon brothers complete 1st Artsakh medical mission: 5 notes

Shahan Yacoubian, MD, and Stephan Yacoubian, MD, both orthopedic surgeons at Orthopedic Surgery Specialists in Burbank, Calif., completed their first medical mission in Stepanakert, Artsakh, Asbarez Armenian News reports.

Australian orthopedic surgeon performs pioneer surgery, gives young cancer patient prosthetic knee — 5 insights

Sydney, Australia-based orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Boyle performed a pioneer joint replacement surgery on a young osteosarcoma patient, according to 9News.com.au.