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Dr. Robert Watkins performs spine surgery on former 'Grey's Anatomy' star Katherine Heigl
Robert Watkins, MD, performed spine surgery on actress Katherine Heigl earlier this week, according to an ABC News report. -
How 9 spine surgeons keep their skill sets sharp: Drs. Robert Bray Jr., Neel Shah & more
From pursuing learning opportunities to discussions with colleagues and continuing to practice your craft, nine spine surgeons share how they maintain their skill sets. -
Lumbar fusions have 3X greater chance of positive outcomes with evidence-based guidelines, study finds
A Thomas Jefferson University study published in Neurosurgery found that lumbar spinal fusions were three times more likely to achieve better outcomes when evidence-based guidelines were followed, EurekAlert reports.
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How CMS' 2021 payment rule will affect spine surgery at ASCs
CMS' inpatient-only list, which has been around since 2000, will be phased out by 2024, beginning with the 266 orthopedic procedures that were removed from the list in 2021. -
Virginia spine surgeon places 100th pedicle screw with augmented reality
Ehsan Jazini, MD, placed his 100th pedicle screw using augmented reality technology at Reston-based Virginia Spine Institute. -
Neurosurgeon's license restricted over unnecessary spine surgery allegations: 4 details
Washington state health officials restricted the license of a Spokane-based neurosurgeon after he was accused of performing spine surgeries that weren't medically necessary, according to a report from The Spokesman-Review. -
Connecticut system welcomes 1st female neurosurgeon
Arianne Boylan, MD, became the first female neurosurgeon at Hartford (Conn.) Healthcare Network when she joined the system's Spine Wellness Center in Westport, Conn., in early March, according to a report from News 12: The Bronx.
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Are cervical spine fusion outcomes better at hospitals ranked by US News?
A study published in the March 15 issue of Spine examines whether U.S. News & World Report hospital rankings correlate with cervical fusion outcomes. -
Spine surgery in 2030 — 6 surgeon predictions
From the rise of robots to the use of big data and a move away from hospital-owned practices, changes in the field of spine surgery will be very evident by 2030, six spine surgeons predict. -
What 2 spine surgeons think about CMS's plans to eliminate the inpatient only list
CMS plans to drop the inpatient-only list. -
Dr. Richard Fessler performs TLIF with devices relaunched after acquisition
Chicago-based Rush University Medical Group's Richard Fessler, MD, PhD, performed a minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion with two implants recently relaunched by device company Spinal Elements.
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Mount Sinai West spine center to be led by Dr. Samuel Cho
New York City-based Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai plans to open a spine center as part of a long-term lease for a 165,000-square-foot space in Manhattan. -
4 spine surgeons debuting new technologies — Drs. Christopher Ames, Richard Fessler & more
From two transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion devices to an augmented reality spine system, here are four surgeons who introduced new technologies in the past month: -
How to build a strong multidisciplinary spine team: 7 surgeon insights
Seven surgeons offer advice on how to develop a successful multidisciplinary spine team. -
11 spine surgeons using augmented reality
Augmented reality is an emerging trend in spine surgery and has been growing quickly over the past year. -
10 practices seeking spine surgeons
Ten practices looking to add spine surgeons, according to positions listed on Indeed.com. -
3 spine surgeons honored in February: Drs. Todd Lanman, Robert Bray Jr. and more
Here are three spine surgeons who received honors in February: -
Are interventional pain physicians equipped for endoscopic spine surgery?: 6 surgeon opinions
Although not widely adopted in the U.S., endoscopic spine surgery's benefits have been well-documented, including smaller incisions, less muscle-cutting, the need for fewer opioids and faster recovery. -
Dr. Nitin Khanna among top 1% of most honored physicians — 5 things to know
Spine surgeon Nitin Khanna, MD, won several patient care awards in 2020 and is ranked among the top 1 percent of America's most honored doctors, The Times of Northwest Indiana reported March 5. -
Top spine reads: The future of augmented reality surgery; spine surgeon jailed for fraud and more
Here are the most-read articles from Becker's Spine Review during the week of March 1-5: