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Nebraska spine surgeon opens new clinic
Neurosurgeon Jordan Lacy, MD, opened a new clinic in Columbus, Neb., The Columbus Telegram reported Nov. 12. -
The next phase of spine growth
Outpatient migration and disc replacements will play an increased role in spine surgery's future, Dean Perfetti, MD, said. -
4-level cervical disc replacement holds promise: Study
Four-level cervical disc replacement is rare, but a small study published in the October issue of the International Journal of Spine Surgery found the procedure is safe and effective. -
14 places hiring spine, orthopedic surgeons
Here are 14 hospitals and health systems seeking spine and orthopedic surgeons. -
WWE star faces 2nd spine injury of the year
World Wrestling Entertainment star Randy Orton suffered a spinal injury in a Nov. 8 Smackdown competition, according to a Nov. 9 report from Newsweek. -
ISASS partners with Magnifi Group for spine surgeon careers
The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery partnered with the Magnifi Group to help place spine surgeons seeking jobs. -
Spine surgery product market to hit $20B amid rise of AI, robotics
The market for spine surgery products is expected to hit $20 billion by 2031, according to a Nov. 11 news release from Transparency Market Research. -
Social vulnerability index more granular in lumbar spinal fusion outcomes: study
A study comparing the area deprivation index and social vulnerability index in lumbar spine patients found the latter was better for evaluating postoperative outcomes, according to a publication in the Dec. 1 issue of Spine. -
Deloitte on the hook for improperly reimbursing for spinal surgery, judge rules
A judge for the District Court of New Jersey has denied a motion from Deloitte to dismiss a claim filed against the company by the Atlantic Spine Center in West Orange, N.J. -
Spine surgeons' future: Optimistic or nervous?
Spine surgeons have mixed feelings about what's to come for the next generation of spine surgeons. -
The most cost-effective approach to cervical myelopathy: Study
Laminoplasty and laminectomy and fusion are both options to address cervical myelopathy, but their cost-effectiveness varies, according to a study in the Nov. 15 issue of Spine. -
SI-Bone earns new payment status for iFuse Bedrock Granite
SI-Bone received CMS' Transitional Pass-Through payment status for the iFuse Bedrock Granite system, the company said Nov. 5. -
DOCS Health adds new endoscopic spine tools
Los Angeles-based DOCS Health expanded its minimally invasive spine program and added Arthrex's endoscopic system, according to a Nov. 4 news release. -
Miriam Hospital's spine center secures advanced certification
Providence, R.I.-based Miriam Hospital's spine center has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval, according to a Nov. 3 report from Providence Business News. -
7 spine surgeon moves in October
Here are seven spine surgeons who joined new practices or added to their titles in October. -
Centinel Spine debuts new cervical disc implant in the US
Centinel Spine has completed the first U.S. implantation of its Prodisc C Nova cervical total disc replacement product, the fourth design addition to its Prodisc line. -
What's doing more harm than good in spine?
From technologies to payer systems, many aspects of spine surgery and care that promise benefits could be causing more trouble instead. -
Spine groups back bill for patient access, practice stabilization
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons are backing the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, which was introduced in Congress. -
MRI lumbar spine diagnoses bolstered by patient-reported symptoms
Radiologists were able to reach "nearly perfect" diagnoses for lumbar spine MRIs if they get patent-reported symptom information, according to an Oct. 29 study in Radiology. -
Missouri jury clears spine surgeon of negligence after patient left with paralysis
A St. Louis County jury determined there was no negligence by surgeons after a spine patient woke up with paralysis, Missouri Lawyers Media reported Oct. 29.
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