Spine

William Taylor, MD, has begun using a cutting-edge approach to scoliosis treatment, which is designed to produce better outcomes, decreased recovery time and reduced risk of complications.

Three spine surgeons discuss what aspect of healthcare reform will have the biggest impact on spine this year.

Spine surgery is increasingly moving into outpatient ambulatory surgery centers, which operate on a highly efficient and cost-effective basis. However, with regulatory changes and downward pressure on reimbursements, ASCs may need to dig deeper in cost-cutting measures.

Here are seven things for spinal surgeons to know for January 31, 2013.

Scott Becker, publisher of Becker's ASC Review, Becker's Hospital Review and Becker's Spine Review, is honored to speak at the 9th Annual Mazama Spine Summit chaired by Richard Wohns, MD, JD, MBA.

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., tackled the validity of the "July effect," the idea that spinal outcomes for surgeries performed in July are adversely affected by the influx of new residents and fellows, according to News-Medical.

Spine surgeon Issada Thongtrangan, MD, of Valley Orthopedics in Phoenix, discusses the biggest opportunities for spine research and technology development in the future.

The recent fiscal cliff deal has many implications for surgeons both professionally and personally, including tax increases. Roll backs from the Bush Tax Cuts include a 4.5 percent tax rate increase for wealthy Americans and separate from the fiscal cliff…

Laser Spine Institute awarded $5,000 to a New Port Richey, Fla., family through its "Make a Comeback" social media contest.

A six-physician practice in central Georgia, is searching for a board certified or board eligible spine surgeon to join the practice, where one of the current spine surgeons is retiring.