Dr. Atiq Durrani testifies from Pakistan in billing fraud, unnecessary surgery case By Laura Dyrda - 6/29/18

As the civil trial against Atiq Drrani, MD, continues, the fugitive spine surgeon's attorney asked the judge to not to allow the testimony of a surgeon who would have been critical of Dr. Durrani, according to WLWT 5. By Mackenzie Garrity - 6/28/18

Degenerative spondylolisthesis patients who are dependent on opioids had significantly higher healthcare utilization and overall costs after surgery, according to a study in the Journal of Neurosurgery. By Shayna Korol - 6/28/18

Justin Clark, MD, was recognized as a 2018 Top Doctor in Grand Rapids, Mich. By Shayna Korol - 6/28/18

Six spine surgeons share their best practices for helping patients understand complex diagnoses and treatment plans. By Anuja Vaidya - 6/28/18

Here are eight things for spinal surgeons to know for June 28, 2018. By Megan Wood - 6/28/18

Insurers can redesign back pain medication coverage policies to improve pain management and reduce opioid-related injuries and deaths, according to a study in JAMA Network Open. By Shayna Korol - 6/27/18

Afshin Razi, MD, was appointed vice chair and residency program director of New York City-based Maimonides Medical Center's orthopedics department, the Jewish Voice reports. By Shayna Korol - 6/27/18

Paul Eichenseer, DO, will join OrthoNeuro in Columbus August 1. By Shayna Korol - 6/27/18

A spine registry for the people: Q&A with Dr. Daniel Resnick By Laura Dyrda - 6/27/18

Frank Phillips, MD, the director of the division of spine surgery and orthopedic surgery professor at Chicago-based Rush University Medical Center, spoke about the future of innovation and value in spine care during a keynote presentation at Becker's 16th Annual Future of Spine + The Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference on June 15 in Chicago. By Shayna Korol - 6/26/18

U.S News & World Report released its "Best Hospitals for Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery" 2018-2019 rankings. By Megan Wood - 6/26/18

NASS launches spine registry aimed at all spine care professionals: 6 key notes By Laura Dyrda - 6/26/18

Here are 10 spine surgeon leaders to know: By Mackenzie Garrity - 6/25/18

Here are six spine and neurosurgeons making headlines: By Shayna Korol - 6/22/18

Testimony began in a medical malpractice case involving the fugitive spine surgeon Atiq Durrani, MD, WLTW 5 reports. By Shayna Korol - 6/22/18

Here are the 10 most-read articles featured on Becker's Spine Review between June 18 and June 22. By Megan Wood - 6/22/18

Barbara Illowsky, PhD, received the inaugural Michelson OER and Innovation Fellowship, effective July 1. By Megan Wood - 6/22/18

Spine surgeons cannot remain stagnant. There is constant pressure to stay ahead of the curve, and to be innovative with surgical approaches and devices. By Mackenzie Garrity - 6/22/18

Six spine surgeons discuss the opioid crisis and offer strategies to help combat it. By Anuja Vaidya - 6/21/18