Spine

Craig Callewart, MD, a spine surgeon with Methodist Hospital for Surgery in Addison, Texas, talks about how the upcoming fiscal cliff deal will impact spine practices and the steps surgeons can take to shape healthcare policy in the future. Sign…

Scott Becker, JD, Partner at McGuireWoods and chairman of the firm's healthcare department, discusses whether spine surgeons can legally own interest in ambulatory surgery centers.

The NeuroSpine Institute of Orlando will open its first ambulatory surgery center on March 1.

The first decade of the new millennium saw significant developments in 'metal' spinal technologies with advancements in pedicle screws, metallurgy and disc arthroplasty. That technology segment has matured and we are unlikely to see any new revolutions in the near…

Here are eight ways spine surgeons and practices can combat coverage denials.

George Rappard, MD, has opened the Los Angeles Minimally Invasive Spine Institute, a center for treatment of neck and back pain.

Arnold Feldman, MD, founder of The Feldman Institute in Baton Rouge, La., was originally trained as an anesthesiologist 30 years ago and treated many failed back surgery patients in his office. After an injury left him with chronic back pain,…

Here are 10 spine surgeons who were recently recognized or achieved notable accomplishments. If you would like to submit a spine surgeon recognition or accomplishment to our publication, please contact Heather at hlinder@beckershealthcare.com.

Robert Watkins, MD, performed a successful microscopic lumbar discectomy surgery for lumbar disc herniation on Shaun Cody, defensive tackle for the Houston Texans.

Jeffrey Nees, MD, a neurosurgeon with Laser Spine Institute based in Oklahoma City, discusses minimally invasive spine surgery and opportunities for future development.