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UC San Diego Health receives spine surgery certification
UC San Diego Health has received The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery. -
4 spine surgery milestones in October
Here are four spine surgery milestones Becker's reported on in October: -
Dr. Michael Wang completes his 50th Xvision case
Michael Wang, MD, of University of Miami Health, completed his 50th case with Xvision, Augmedics said in a Nov. 4 tweet. -
Inside SeaSpine's 3rd quarter
From a major merger to four device releases, here are six major SeaSpine moves Becker's has reported on in the third quarter of the year. -
10 surgeons on the most controversial trends in spine
From medically unnecessary spine surgeries to non-surgeons performing endoscopic spine procedures to the duration and rigor of residency and fellowship programs, 10 spine leaders share what they believe are the most controversial trends in their specialty today. -
New research confirms role for balloon kyphoplasty in restoring height to fractured vertebrae
Vertebral compression fractures are a painful and debilitating condition. When untreated, they can lead to a downward spiral of health problems. -
'Patients will and do suffer': 5 spine surgeon reactions to CMS' 4.48% physician fee cut
CMS recently published its final rules for 2023, which include a 4.48 percent decrease in physician fees, a move worrying many spine surgeons. -
2 recent spine, orthopedic chief medical officer moves
Becker's reported on two chief medical officer appointments since September 1. -
Jury awards $9.2M in botched spine surgery case
A jury has awarded over $9.2 million to Larry Jones in a botched spinal surgery case against Arlington, Texas, based Bianco Brain and Spine and surgeon Nikhil Patel, MD. -
Proposed wRVUs for 9 spine procedures
The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery shared CMS' 2023 proposed work relative value units for nine spine procedures compared to expert recommendations. -
11 spine surgeon moves in October
Here are 11 spine surgeons and neurosurgeons who moved to new practices or added to their titles in October: -
Ohio neurosurgeon facing wrongful death suit
Neurosurgeon Daniel Elskens, MD, former employee of Sandusky, Ohio-based Firelands Physician Group, is facing a wrongful death lawsuit, the Sandusky Register reported Oct. 29. -
6 things to know about Virginia Spine Institute
Reston-based Virginia Spine Institute has been serving patients since 1992. Here are six things to know about the practice: -
Virginia Spine Institute president heads up opioid research initiative
A team of physicians at Reston-based Virginia Spine Institute, led by spine surgeon and President Christopher Good, MD, conducted research on the number of prescription opioids ending up on the street, according to an Oct. 28 report from DC News Now. -
Artificial disc replacement by the numbers
Artificial disc replacement has grown in spine surgery in recent decades. Here are five numbers to know about the procedure: -
7 things to know about National Spine and Pain Centers
National Spine and Pain Centers, founded in 2011 following a rebrand of the Spine Center, is one of the largest pain management practices in the U.S. Here are seven things to know about the centers: -
Centinel Spine's Prodisc C Vivo reaches 100 US cases
Centinel Spine's Prodisc C Vivo implant has been used in 100 cases nationwide, the devicemaker said Oct. 27. -
North American Spine Society incoming president Dr. John Finkenberg on advocating for patients and mentoring young physicians
John Finkenberg, MD, has served on the North American Spine Society Advocacy Council for six years; he also serves as the first vice president on the board of directors and works as an associate editor for the Spine Journal on top of running his own San Diego-based practice. -
Hoag Orthopedic Institute adds 3 surgeons
Irvine, Calif.-based Hoag Orthopedic Institute added three spine and orthopedic surgeons, reaching a record year for staffing. -
Healthgrades' best hospitals for spine surgery: 2023
Healthgrades shared its lists for excellence in specialty care Oct. 25.
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