Michael W. Higgins, DO, is an orthopedic spine surgeon with Hernando Orthopaedic & Spinal Surgery in Spring Hill, Fla.
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West Orange, N.J.-based Atlantic Spine Center now offers virtual consultations. Patients may connect with the center's physicians to discuss their back or neck pain via video chat.
Physicians: ignore social media at your own risk.
A new article published in Spine examines the national trends in adult lumbar isthmic spondylolisthesis surgical management.
CDC issues 2016 recommendations for prescribing opioids for chronic pain patients — 7 things to know
The CDC issued primary care clinicians updated guidelines for prescribing opioids for chronic pain patients, outside of active cancer treatment, palliative care and end-of-life care.
On March 15, CMS announced its new single payment amounts for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies, according to Healthcare Finance.
Doctors Medical Center of Modesto (Calif.) opened its Darroch Brain & Spine Institute in January 2016, according to The Modesto Bee.
Frazier K. Jones, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Opelika, Ala. He specializes in treating the ankle and foot, elbow, knee, shoulder and wrist and hand, among others. Board-certified in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Jones also specializes in sports medicine.
Alphatec Spine's parent company, Alphatec, reported fourth quarter and 2015 financial results.
Fred Sweet, MD, of Rockford (Ill.) Spine Center, served as a visiting professor at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia, according to rrstar.com.