Spine
In the realm of spinal fusion surgery, the quest for faster, safer, and more reliable bone formation has led to…
The Semmes-Murphey Clinic in Memphis, Tenn., has added two neurosurgeons — John D. Brophy, MD, and LaVerne R. Lovell, MD — to its medical staff, according to a Memphis Business Journal report.
Kansas Spine Hospital in Wichita is changing its name to Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, according to a Wichita Business Journal report.
Researchers conducted a systematic review of articles involving complications after spine surgery when patients received bone morphogenic protein to examine associated complications and published their findings in Spine.
Microsurgical Center’s Kathy Wang, DO, and Richard Rooney, MD, recently discussed the use of stem cell therapy for degenerative spinal conditions on a local television program, according to a King 5 report.
A new article in The Spine Journal examines the impact of spinal cord injury on members of the military.
2013 was a time of change for the spinal industry, especially in regard to reimbursements and regulations.
Spine surgeons, and physicians across the entire field of healthcare, are experiencing rising overheads and increasing pressure to achieve adequate reimbursement. Here are five reimbursement issues for spine surgeons to watch in 2014.
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has appointed Phillip B. Storm, MD, chief of the division of neurosurgery.
Randolph Bishop, MD, Neurological Institute of Savannah (Ga.) discusses outpatient spine surgery trends.
This past year brought many changes for the spine field and healthcare in general.