Neurosurgeon Anthony Virella, MD, has performed a disc replacement with M6-C on a patient who suffered a spine injury as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

3D printing is helping pediatric neurosurgeons at Orlando (Fla.) Health prepare for an in-utero surgery to treat spina bifida, a defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord do not form properly, according to EurekAlert..

ASC investment is top of mind for some spine surgeons as more procedures migrate to the outpatient setting. However, it might not be the best move for everyone.

Phoenix-based Neurosurgical Associates and Dignity Health's St. Joseph's Hospital agreed to pay $10 million to settle allegations of improper billings.

Orthopedic implant manufacturer 4Web Medical launched its Lumbar Spine Plating Solution, with James Lynch, MD, CEO of Reno-based Spine Nevada, performing the first procedures with the device.

Medtronic is the latest sponsor of the American Spine Registry, a collaborative effort between the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons that aims to improve spine surgery outcomes through data.

Louis Provenza, MD, a Wichita Falls, Texas-based neurosurgeon, died in a small plane crash May 4, according to a Las Vegas Sun report.

Here are 12 places hiring spine and orthopedic surgeons, using LinkedIn's Job Search tool:

Spine surgeons from Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute discuss topical issues in the field today, including practice challenges, bundled payments in spine and how hospitals will react to orthopedic procedures accelerating toward ASCs.

Neurosurgeon Wilson Asfora, MD, and two medical device distributors he owns, Medical Designs and Sicage, agreed to pay $4.4 million to settle False Claims Act allegations.

For years, many patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) have been diagnosed with discogenic pain – pain originating from the discs located between the spinal vertebrae. But research over the past 30 years has shown that for many of these patients, their pain actually comes from their vertebral endplates – located on each side of the disc – and transmits through a nerve called the basivertebral nerve. This type of pain is now known as vertebrogenic pain. After more than a decade of clinical validation and procedural development, the Intracept® Procedure, developed by Relievant Medsystems, enables physicians to provide many patients with vertebrogenic pain with long-lasting relief.

Here are six spine surgeons who moved to new practices or added to their titles in April:

The first procedure with Medacta's M.U.S.T. LT system was recently performed by Stephen Tolhurst, MD, at Texas Back Institute in Plano.

The Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation has awarded spine fellowships to 17 institutions for the 2021-22 academic year.

Historically, pneumatic drills have been the bone- cutting tool of choice for surgeons performing spine procedures. Ultrasonic bone scalpels, however, have elevated the art of bone removal. Neurosurgeons can now perform complex surgeries with incredible precision and accuracy, reducing blood loss and increasing patient safety.

The use of 3D-printed spine devices and implants has grown in recent months, allowing for more customized surgical planning. Many spine surgeons see potential in 3D-printed technology but also foresee challenges that will need to be addressed to ensure its success.

Spinal neurosurgeon Regis Haid Jr., MD, has been appointed president of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the use of digital technologies to facilitate interactions between patients and providers. One area where technology is making a major difference is in supporting the behavioral health of patients with chronic pain.

A North Carolina woman's health plan was ordered to cover her spine surgery after a district court found the insurer failed to provide complete records to the reviewers who recommended coverage denial.

From robotics to spinal arthroplasty and augmented reality, 11 spine surgeons discuss what technologies have the potential to make the biggest impact on the field.