Spine

Here are seven things for spinal surgeons to know for March 14, 2013.

Spine surgery is increasingly moving into the outpatient setting, which can provide both quality and cost benefits. After the surgeon has learned minimally invasive technique, here are five tips to begin bringing cases into the outpatient setting.

Here are five thoughts on managing online presence for a spine surgeon. Sign up for our FREE Spine E-Weekly for more coverage like this sent to your inbox!1. Make sure your website or profile is first in SEO. When patients…

The 6th Annual Lumbar Spine Research Society Meeting will be held at the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower Hotel from April 11 to 12.

A study of 4,310 single lumbar discectomy cases found that the patients treated with outpatient surgery had lower overall complication rates than those patients that underwent the procedure in an inpatient setting, according to a Medscape report.

Lawrence Dickinson, MD, an neurosurgeon with Pacific Brain & Spine Medical Group in Castro Valley, Calif., discusses minimally invasive spine surgery and where he sees the field heading in the future.

The Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, Ga., microdiscectomy and spinal fusion programs have received the Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission, according to a report by The Creative Coast.

The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery industry event ISASS13 has shown a significant growth in new exhibitors and attendees, according to an ISASS news release.

Becker's Hospital Review has named the following hospitals to its list, "100 Hospitals With Great Neurosurgery and Spine Programs." These hospitals offer outstanding spine and neurosurgical care, and the Becker's Hospital Review editorial team selected them based on nominations, clinical…

Here are five ways spine surgeons and practices can stay on the cutting edge.