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Total disc implant design influences postoperative range of motion: Study
A study published in the June 2024 issue of The Spine Journal found cervical disc implant design can affect the patient's range of motion postoperatively. -
What's keeping spine surgeons up at night?
Policy remains top of mind among spine surgeons, and for some it's a primary source of concern. -
NBA draft prospect James Nnaji has spine surgery
James Nnaji, who was a draft pick for the Charlotte Hornets, had lumbar spine surgery, Sports Illustrated reported June 5. -
Spine surgery outcomes better predicted with new machine learning
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis developed a machine learning method to better predict recovery from lumbar spine surgery. -
Medtronic issues Class I recall for neurosurgery system
A Class I recall has been issued for Medtronic's StealthStation System with StealthStation Cranial software, which is used for locating anatomical structures during neurosurgery. -
5 things spine surgeons should know about devicemaker partnerships
Some spine surgeons are involved with devicemakers to support and develop new technologies. -
7 noncompete ban updates for spine leaders
At the end of April, the Federal Trade Commission took steps to ban noncompete clauses for most U.S. workers. Since then, the ban has faced challenges from a number of organizations and feedback from surgeons nationwide. As it stands, the rule is set to take effect for healthcare providers June 1, 2025. -
Lumbar decompression with and without fusion: Which is more cost effective?
Spinal decompression on its own is more cost-effective than the procedure combined with spinal fusion in patients with lumbar stenosis with associated degenerative spondylolisthesis, according to a study in the June 15 issue of Spine. -
4 recent spine settlements to know
Settlements were reached in four spine-related federal cases and a patient lawsuit in May. -
Spine surgeon to pay $200K for receiving devicemaker kickbacks
Tony Tannoury, MD, will pay $200,000 to resolve accusations he violated the Anti-Kickback Statute and the False Claims Act over alleged kickbacks from DePuy Synthes. -
The American Spine Registry collaborates with Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
The American Spine Registry is collaborating with Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association for patient data sharing. -
2 neurosurgeons earning awards in May
Becker's reported on two neurosurgeons who were honored during the month of May. -
4 spine surgeon moves in May
Here are four spine surgeons who have moved to new groups or added to their titles in May. -
Southern Illinois spine institute nets $50K for new device
Carbondale-based Southern Illinois Healthcare Brain and Spine Institute has earned a $50,000 technology grant, according to a May 29 report from the Southern Illinoisan. -
How spine surgeon training has evolved
As spine surgeons grow in their career, their teaching methods have also changed with time. -
Spine devicemaker to pay $12M to settle false claim allegations
Spine device manufacturer Innovasis and two of its senior executives have agreed to pay $12 million to resolve false claim act allegations. -
Spinal Simplicity, inFormed Consent partner for spine patient education
Spinal Simplicity and inFormed Consent partnered for patient education, according to a May 29 news release. -
Minimally invasive SI joint fusion linked with increased opioid usage: Study
Minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion is associated with increased opioid usage, according to a study published in the June 15 edition of Spine. -
2024 neurologist compensation in 9 numbers
Neurologists in the U.S. earn an average of $343,000 annually, according to Medscape's 2024 "Neurologist Compensation Report," published May 24. -
Meet the leaders of the 3 best hospitals in New York for spine surgery
Healthgrades recently released its rankings for the best hospitals in the U.S. for spine surgery, including three in New York.
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