Loma Linda (Calif.) University Health performed its first spinal tumor ablation with radiofrequency in September, the first time the procedure was performed in the Inland Empire metro area. By Eric Oliver - 10/10/19

Here are three spine and neurosurgeons who received honors last month. By Alan Condon - 10/9/19

Neurosurgeon Brian R. Gantwerker, MD, and spine surgeon Isaada Thongtrangan, MD, share their thoughts on bundled payments and value-based care in spine. By Alan Condon - 10/9/19

The Congress of Neurological Surgeons added its new journal, Neurosurgery Open, to its list of publications. By Alan Condon - 10/9/19

Spine surgeon Nitin Khanna, MD, and Franciscan Health are participating in a national study on the long-term prognosis for patients who undergo micro decompression surgery to treat lumbar spinal stenosis, according to local radio station WIMS AM. By Angie Stewart - 10/9/19

A new study published in Clinical Spine Surgery compares the cost of inpatient spine surgery with procedures performed in an ASC. By Laura Dyrda - 10/7/19

Over the past three quarters, more than 88 spine and neurosurgeons have taken new positions or joined new practices across the U.S. By Laura Dyrda - 10/4/19

Orthopedic spine surgeon Samuel Adams, MD, is going north to join Wasilla, Alaska-based Pioneer Peak Orthopedic Surgery, the Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman reports. By Eric Oliver - 10/4/19

Here are three key updates in the treatment of spinal cord injuries in the past month. By Alan Condon - 10/3/19

Here are four spine and neurosurgeons making the news this week. By Alan Condon - 10/3/19

Neurosurgeons and researchers from four institutions are collaborating to develop an Intelligent Spine Interface for spinal cord injuries, reports Venture Beat. By Alan Condon - 10/3/19

Six spine and neurosurgeons describe what drives them to make their practice the best it can be. By Alan Condon - 10/2/19

Neurosurgeon Michael Cohen, MD, recently joined Northern Light Neurosurgery and Spine in Bangor, Maine, reports Bangor Daily News. By Alan Condon - 10/2/19

The most recent efforts of Johnny Delashaw, MD, the former chair of the Seattle-based Swedish Neuroscience Institute, to remove restrictions from his medical license were squashed, according to a report in the Seattle Times. By Laura Dyrda - 10/1/19

Pediatric neurosurgeon Kurtis Auguste, MD, is using virtual reality to plan procedures at University of San Francisco Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland. By Alan Condon - 9/30/19

Physicians are reimbursed at a lower rate when performing spinal surgery on Medicaid patients than Medicare patients, according to a study published in Spine. By Eric Oliver - 9/30/19

Here are 10 spine and neurosurgeons making the news this week. By Alan Condon - 9/27/19

Physiatrist William Sullivan, MD, was appointed president of the North American Spine Society at the organization's annual meeting in Chicago from Sept. 25 to 28. By Alan Condon - 9/27/19

Neurosurgeon Neal Naff, MD, recently joined the board of trustees at Maryland Historical Society, reports The Daily Record. By Alan Condon - 9/27/19

Omaha-based OrthoNebraska brought aboard orthopedic spine surgeon Noah Porter, MD, the Omaha World-Herald reports. By Eric Oliver - 9/27/19