Neurosurgeon Juan Jimenez, MD, of Bourbonnais, Ill.-based Riverside Healthcare, is the first surgeon to use a new 3D-printed implant technology for cervical spine surgery, according to WGN Radio. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/18/18

Tobias Mattei, MD, a neurospine surgeon with SLUCare Physician Group based in St. Louis, has a practice focused on complex spine surgery as well as artificial disc replacement. By Laura Dyrda - 10/18/18

Classic Car Trust recognized retired neurosurgeon Frederick Simeone, MD, as the second-most significant car collector in the world, The Temple News reports. By Shayna Korol - 10/17/18

Osage Beach, Mo.-based Lake Regional Hospital welcomed Fassil Mesfin, MD, PhD, according to Lake Expo. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/17/18

A study published in the International Journal of Spine Surgery examined whether transforaminal decompression for lumbar foraminal and lateral recess stenosis was safe and effective in the outpatient setting. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/17/18

Nicholas Qandah, DO, opened a private practice in Canton, N.Y., according to North Country Now. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/17/18

Kris Radcliff, MD, is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon with Philadelphia-based Rothman Institute. His practice focuses on minimally invasive spine surgery and artificial disc replacement. By Laura Dyrda - 10/17/18

For cervical or lumbar spinal fusion patients, postoperative pain management with opioids is associated with higher postoperative pain scores and decreased quality of life, according to a review presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists 2018 Annual Meeting in San Francisco, Oct. 13-17. By Shayna Korol - 10/16/18

Christopher Summa, MD, is a spine surgeon at Santa Cruz, Calif.-based Sutter Health. An experienced surgeon, Dr. Summa highlights his excitements in spine surgery and its transition to the outpatient setting. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/16/18

A study published in Military Medicine examined the return of duty rates for military patients who underwent minimally invasive spine surgery in an ambulatory surgery center. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/16/18

Todd Lanman, MD, performed a new spinal procedure that removes a patient's prior fusion in the neck and replaces the fusion with an artificial disc. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/16/18

The National Academy of Medicine welcomed David Geffen School of Medicine at UC Los Angeles neurosurgeon Linda Liau, MD, PhD. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/16/18

Alpesh Patel, MD, a spine surgeon with Chicago Spine MD, has a background in spinal implant innovation and development. Here, he discusses the biggest trends in the field and what he thinks will be just a fad. By Laura Dyrda - 10/15/18

Here are the top 10 most-read articles on Becker's Spine Review from Oct. 8-12. By Shayna Korol - 10/15/18

Elmira, N.Y.-based Arnot Health Foundation will recognize David C-Y Kung, MD, with its Healthcare Hero award at the fifth annual Arnot Health Gala celebration, Oct. 20, Elmira Star-Gazette reports. By Shayna Korol - 10/15/18

As more spine surgeries transition to the outpatient setting, surgeons and researchers continue to study the cost differences between inpatient and outpatient procedures. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/15/18

David Rothbart, MD, a spine surgeon with Spine Team Texas in Southlake, discusses the biggest challenges his practice has faced and where he sees the biggest opportunity in the future. By Laura Dyrda - 10/15/18

Here are 12 spine and neurosurgeons making headlines. By Shayna Korol - 10/12/18

An inability to fully utilize manganese may cause some cases of severe adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, according to a study in Nature Communications. By Shayna Korol - 10/12/18

Four new studies indicate that the U.S. healthcare system is progressing toward a patient-centered, comprehensive and collaborative care model. By Sherry McAllister, DC - 10/12/18