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3 spine surgeons on how to capitalize on the state of the field
Three spine surgeons share ways to take advantage of the state of the orthopedic field. -
Value-based care in spine and where device companies should focus next: Key concepts from Dr. Frank Phillips
Frank Phillips, MD, is the director of the division of spine surgery at Rush University Medical Center and practices with Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Chicago. -
Dr. Frank Phillips performs minimally invasive augmented reality-assisted spine surgery
Chicago-based Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush spine surgeon Frank Phillips, MD, performed an augmented reality-assisted minimally invasive spine surgery in the world June 15.
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10 best hospitals for pediatric neurosurgery: US News ranking
U.S. News & World Report ranked 50 pediatric hospitals for the treatment of serious neurological conditions such as epilepsy, head trauma and brain tumors. -
Dr. Pierce Nunley completes 1st case in multilevel degenerative disc disease trial
Spine surgeon Pierce Nunley, MD, performed the first procedure in a clinical trial examining the efficacy of a posterior cervical stabilization system in patients with three-level degenerative disc disease. -
11 key spine partnerships in 2020 — Rothman Orthopaedics, OrthoAtlanta & more
Here are 11 spine partnerships that Becker's Spine Review has reported on in 2020 so far: -
Similar outcomes for 2 types of minimally invasive spine surgery, study finds
A Hospital for Special Surgery study has found that two minimally invasive spine surgeries — lumbar decompression surgery and lumbar spinal fusion — achieve similar short-term outcomes.
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North Carolina orthopedic practice hires Dr. Jordan Glaser
Spine surgeon Jordan Glaser, MD, has joined Southeastern Orthopedics in Lumberton, N.C., The Robesonian reports. -
Drs. John Boockvar, Kimberly Mackey & more: 7 spine surgeons making the news
Here are seven spine and neurosurgeons making headlines this week: -
Top 10 Spine Review articles: June 8-12
Here are the top 10 most-read articles featured on Becker's Spine Review between June 8 and June 12: -
Johns Hopkins neurosurgeons perform novel spinal fusion using AR
Three neurosurgeons from Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore reportedly performed the first spinal fusion on a living patient using augmented reality, CBS Baltimore reports.
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New York neurosurgeon featured in Netflix docuseries 'Lenox Hill'
Netflix debuted "Lenox Hill" June 10, a docuseries following the lives of four physicians at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, including neurosurgeon John Boockvar, MD. -
Dr. Kimberly Mackey brings 24/7 neurosurgical care to Georgia hospital
South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta recently onboarded adult and pediatric neurosurgeon Kimberly Mackey, MD, ValdostaToday.com reports. -
6 spine, orthopedic device company acquisitions in 2020 — Medtronic, Orthofix & more
Here are six spine and orthopedic device company acquisitions in 2020 so far: -
'Vaccine and rapid tests will be key' — 5 spine surgeons on the return to pre-pandemic volumes
Five spine surgeons discuss how their practices are performing with the return to elective surgery and project when pre-pandemic patient volumes will return. -
4 wrongful termination lawsuits in the past year — orthopedics, neurosurgery & more
Four wrongful termination lawsuits covered by Becker's Spine Review in the past year: -
Dr. Steven Zielinski promotes metal-free spine fusion technology
Neurosurgeon Steven Zielinski, MD, is performing lumbar fusions with metal-free technology, according to local news outlet Crossroads Today. -
Drs. David Ditsworth, Vladimir Sinkov & more: 4 spine surgeons making headlines
Here are four spine surgeons making the news this week: -
3 spine surgeons receiving honors — May
Here are three spine surgeons who received honors, awards or promotions in May: -
5 spine surgeons on the move in May
Here are five spine and neurosurgeons who joined new organizations, moved locations or retired in May: