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Radiation exposure for OLLIF below safety thresholds, study finds
Radiation exposure during minimally invasive oblique lateral lumbar interbody fusion with dual C-arm intraoperative imaging met safety standards, according to an Oct. 20 study in Cureus. -
6 augmented reality updates from Q3
As augmented reality becomes more widely used in the field of spine and orthopedic care, here are six updates from the third quarter of 2024: -
3 updates in spine legal cases
Becker's reported on three ongoing legal cases involving spine surgeons and spine companies in the last week. -
4 recent spine, orthopedic leadership moves
Here are four spine and orthopedic leadership moves since Sept. 13: -
Texas Spine Consultants under investigation following data breach
Dallas-based Texas Spine Consultants is under investigation by Oklahoma City-based law firm Federman & Sherwood following a May data breach. -
Spine strategies for smooth tech onboarding
Bringing new robotic and navigation technologies to a spine practice presents a learning curve for surgical teams as well as the surgeons. -
The Dynamics and Implications of Implant Buyouts in Surgical Navigation Equipment Acquisition
The integration of surgical navigation systems is becoming increasingly standard in hospitals, especially for precision surgeries like spinal operations. While these technologies offer exceptional accuracy and enhanced patient outcomes, their steep price tags pose financial challenges for medical facilities. -
Neurosurgeon among 4 charged in $100M insurance fraud scheme: 5 notes
Four people, including a neurosurgeon, were charged in connection with a scheme involving fraudulent workers' compensation, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported Oct. 14. -
Spine groups urge Congress to prevent CMS pay cuts
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons expressed support for a bipartisan letter calling for lawmakers to prevent a 2.8% Medicare pay cut. -
New York hospital adds spine surgeon
Spine surgeon Alexander Akoto, MD, joined Geneva General Hospital in Clifton Springs, N.Y. -
Northwell Health affiliate performs Suffolk County's 1st AR spine surgery
Surgeons at New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health affiliate South Shore University Hospital have performed Suffolk County’s first spinal surgery using an augmented reality navigation platform. -
Speaking the language of business can help spine surgeons, hospitals align goals
Spine surgeons and hospitals have different operational goals, but there are ways they can communicate stronger and more effectively to reach common ground. -
7 practices adding endoscopic spine surgery in 1 year
Endoscopic spine surgery offers a minimally invasive option for patients with less blood loss, quicker recovery times and fewer adverse outcomes. -
Awake spine surgery in 2024: 5 notes
Awake spine surgery is slowly growing and is expected to play an increased role in the specialty. -
10 places hiring spine, orthopedic surgeons
Here are 10 hospitals and health systems hiring spine and orthopedic surgeons, using LinkedIn's job search tool: -
Texas Spine Consultants experiences cybersecurity incident: 7 notes
Dallas-based Texas Spine Consultants recently experienced a cybersecurity incident involving patient information. -
Spine surgeons' priorities for '25: Machine learning, endoscopy + more
From advancements in technology to shifts in the payer landscape, spine surgeons are thinking about the trends they want to get ahead of to stay strong heading into 2025. -
VSI spine surgeons reach 100th AR spinal fusion
Reston, Va.-based VSI reached its 100th augmented reality-assisted spinal fusion, according to an Oct. 9 news release. -
Spine leaders' success strategies
Whether you're in private practice or working with a health system, there are three key values to consider in leadership development and strategy. -
How often are new spine devices recalled? 4 notes
New spine devices had a reduced recall risk compared to orthopedic devices in general, and some tech didn't have any increase in risk, according to a study in the Nov. 1 issue of Spine.
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