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Posterior approach to SI-joint fusion shows improvement after 6 months: study
A posterior approach to sacroiliac joint fusion led to improved pain scores over three to six months, a study found. -
Meet the father-son duo tackling spine cases together
When spine surgeon Sarbpaul Bhalla, MD, is with patients at Long Beach (Calif.) Medical Center, he often is asked, "Is your son going to be there?" -
Spine surgeon climbs 'Seven Summits'
A Michigan spine surgeon climbed the tallest peaks on every continent, ABC affiliate WXYZ reported June 16. -
5 key questions in spine surgery: Threats, opportunities & more
From the evolution of lumbar disc replacement to the biggest threats to independent spine practices and the healthcare trend every provider should be following, five surgeons answer key questions about the future of the specialty: -
Neurosurgeon tapped for CMS advisory committee
Ketan Bulsara, MD, was named an adviser to the Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee. -
10 places hiring spine surgeons
Here are 10 practices and health systems looking for orthopedic surgeons using LinkedIn's job search tool: -
Why this spine surgeon says the future is bright for artificial disc replacements
As designs improve and the cost advantages become clear, patients and providers may in the future choose artificial disc replacements over other kinds of surgeries, according to Jack Zigler, MD. -
Neurosurgeon and notable car collector Dr. Frederick Simeone dies
Former chief of neurosurgery at Pennsylvania Hospital Frederick Simeone, MD, died at age 86, NBC Philadelphia reported June 12. -
Spine practice founder earns neurosurgery certification
Branko Skovrlj, MD, founder of NU-Spine in Woodbridge, N.J., earned board certification in neurosurgery. -
'The future is bright for our patients': Spine surgeons excited about the evolution of their specialty
From innovations in minimally invasive spine surgery to improved hardware and an increased onus on physician independence, five surgeons told Becker's what most excites them in their specialty. -
Dr. Samuel Joseph launches spine foundation
Samuel A. Joseph, MD, founder of the Joseph Spine Institute in Tampa, has announced the opening of a foundation. -
Today show host undergoes novel spine procedure for back pain
Today show co-host Carson Daly had a novel minimally invasive spine procedure to treat back pain, according to a June 9 report on the show's website. -
The 'overreliance of tech' in spine surgery: 4 insights
As enabling technologies become more widely adopted in spine surgery, there is a concern that the next generation of surgeons may rely too heavily on these innovations to guide them through procedures. -
2 spine surgery class-action suits making headlines
Two spine surgery class-action lawsuits have made headlines in recent months, with patients joining forces to challenge a major commercial insurer and a well-known health system in the Pacific Northwest: -
Spine surgeon, patient perceptions of shared decision-making differ greatly: study
Patients and spine surgeons have different perceptions when it comes to shared decision-making on surgery, according to a study published May 15 in Spine. -
4 recent studies for spine, knee surgeons to know
From new evidence about artificial disc replacement to payment models that may improve disparities in care, here are four recent studies grabbing readers' attention: -
Texas spine surgeon's $11M verdict being appealed
A spine surgeon in Plano, Texas, who won an $11 million verdict over stolen medical records and false malpractice accusations will face an appeal, The Dallas Morning News reported June 6. -
US hospital 1st to perform pediatric spine surgery with NuVasive device
University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital in Cleveland became the first hospital to perform pediatric spine surgery with NuVasive's Pulse platform, NBC affiliate WKYC affiliate WKYC reported June 2. -
30 spine surgeons performing artificial disc replacement
The artificial disc replacement industry, which accumulated almost $502 million in 2021 revenue, is projected to reach $1.1 billion by 2028, according to a report by Zion Market Research. -
Orthopedic physicians killed in Tulsa shooting remembered by community
Two orthopedic physicians who were killed in a mass shooting at Tulsa, Okla.-based Saint Francis Health System on June 1 are being remembered for the care they gave in and outside their clinical work.
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