Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics appointed Jay Wellons, MD, to serve as co-chair of its editorial board from April 2017 to April 2018.
Boston Magazine named Frank X. Pedlow, MD, is a 2017 Top Doctor.
Allegheny Health Network Chair of Neuroscience Institute Donald Whiting, MD, performed the first minimally invasive spine surgery with Mazor X in Pennsylvania.
Former Seattle-based Swedish Health neurosurgeon Johnny Delashaw, MD, was suspended from practicing medicine in Washington state.
Olawale Sulaiman, MD, PhD, of New Orleans-.based Ochsner Health System, performed the first minimally invasive spine surgery in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Jason Rosenberg, MD, of South Carolina Pain & Spine Specialists became the first physician in South Carolina to implant the Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation System in patients.
More articles on spine:
Military personnel undergoing MIS spine — 3 details
Bullish on spine: 5 surgeons on why they recommend the specialty for young physicians
Lumbar fusion patients taking preop opioids experience worse outcomes — 5 observations
At the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, taking place June 11-13 in Chicago, spine surgeons, orthopedic leaders and ASC executives will come together to explore minimally invasive techniques, ASC growth strategies and innovations shaping the future of outpatient spine care. Apply for complimentary registration now.
