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World Spine Day 2022: 5 facts
Oct. 16 was World Spine Day 2022, a day established in 2008 by the World Federation of Chiropractic that highlights the global burden of spine pain and disability. -
North American Spine Society honors 2 physicians, 2 researchers
The North American Spine Society recognized two physicians and two researchers for their work as part of its 2022 Recognition Awards. -
AMA adds billing code for posterior sacroiliac joint fusion
The American Medical Association established a Category 1 billing code for posterior sacroiliac joint fusion. -
Assure Holdings brings neuromonitoring services to New Jersey
Intraoperative neuromonitoring company Assure Holdings expanded its services to New Jersey, and the first case was completed, according to an Oct. 14 news release. -
What 3 spine surgeons wish they knew before going into practice
Small-business skills and dealing with insurance companies are a few of the things three spine surgeons said they wish they had been taught before going into practice. -
5 places hiring spine surgeons
Here are five hospitals and practices looking for spine surgeons. -
Meet North American Spine Society's '20 Under 40' class of 2022
The North American Spine Society on Oct. 11 released its "20 Under 40" list of spine care honorees younger than 40. -
Hospital for Special Surgery partners on needle guidance system
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has partnered with medical device company Lumoptik to develop epidural and pain management solutions for orthopedic and neurology procedures. -
Dr. Brian Fiani publishes 100th journal publication at 32
Brian Fiani, DO, a neurosurgeon joining Livonia, Mich.-based Mendelson Kornblum group in 2023, has published his 100th peer-reviewed journal publication at the age of 32, according to an Oct. 13 email sent to Becker's. -
Cleveland neurosurgeon pleads guilty to pharmaceutical kickback scheme
Neurosurgeon Bhupinder Sawhny, MD, on Oct. 11 pleaded guilty to accepting kickbacks from Avanir Pharmaceuticals in exchange for writing prescriptions for Nuedexta to people who did not need them, cleveland.com reported Oct. 11. -
Dr. Robert Watkins performs spine surgery on Buffalo Bills player
Spine specialist Robert Watkins, MD, repaired a herniated neck disc on Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde in Los Angeles, according to an Oct. 12 tweet from ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler. -
University Orthopedics adds Dr. Vamsy Bobba to spine center
East Providence, R.I.-based University Orthopedics has added Vamsy Bobba, MD, to its Center for Spine Health, according to an Oct. 11 press release sent to Becker's. -
ZimVie launches new spinal navigation system
ZimVie has launched the Virage Navigation System, an occipito-cervico-thoracic spinal fixation system with a 360 degree screw for spinal rod alignment. -
UAMS adds spine surgeon
Spine surgeon Jordan Walters, MD, joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock as an assistant professor, according to an Oct. 10 news release. -
5 trends in awake spine surgery over 14 years
Awake spine surgery has gained traction in recent years with several key trends emerging in patient outcomes and adoption, according to an analysis published in the October 2022 edition of The Spine Journal. -
Theragen earns 2nd patent in 3 months for spine fusion device
Theragen has received its second patent in three months for its ActaStim-S post-op spine fusion and bone growth stimulation device. -
Insurer doesn't need to defend Aziyo Biologics in tuberculosis litigation: lawsuit
An insurer is arguing that it shouldn't cover Aziyo Biologics from lawsuits related to allografts tainted by tuberculosis, according to a lawsuit filed Sept. 30 in the U.S. District Court of Maryland. -
Neurosurgeon joins Aclarion as surgeon advisor
John Keller, MD, is joining Alcarion as a key opinion leader for the greater Michigan market, the medtech company said Oct. 3. -
UT Southwestern adds minimally invasive spine procedure
The UT Southwestern Spine Center in Dallas began offering the Intracept spine procedure for lower back pain, according to a Sept. 30 news release. -
10 spine surgeon moves in September
Here are 10 spine surgeons and neurosurgeons joining new practices or adding to their titles in September.
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