NuVasive's stock rose 5.8 percent Jan. 6 after publication of its study regarding single-position spine surgery in The Spine Journal, according to Seeking Alpha.
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Patient Preferred Physicians and Practitioners, a society of highly referred providers, named orthopedic surgeon Stanislav Avshalumov, DO, "Physician of the Year" for the state of New York in 2021.
A NuVasive study published in The Spine Journal demonstrated that single-position spine surgery has significant advantages over open spinal fusion.
New York City-based NYU Langone opened its first outpatient orthopedic practice in Staten Island, N.Y., where Tina Raman, MD, will provide spine care.
California issued a new health order Jan. 5 that delays nonessential surgeries at hospitals in counties where ICU capacity is diminished, CBS Sacramento reports.
A joint venture orthopedic and spine hospital opened Jan. 4 at Ascension St. Vincent's Southside campus in Jacksonville, Fla., according to the Jacksonville Daily Record.
From two surgeons commended for care at a Florida hospital to another recognized by a professional society, here are four spine surgeons that received honors in December:
Timothy Schoettle, MD, is a neurosurgeon and spine specialist at Nashville, Tenn.-based Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital.
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Patients with poor bone quality may be at particular risk of early complications after spinal fusion, according to an article to be published in the February edition of Bone.