Spine

The Leading Physicians of the World have honored James Lynch, MD, as a top neurological surgeon in Nevada.

A multispecialty orthopedic practice with multiple office sites and an ambulatory surgery center in Detroit is seeking a fellowship trained, board certified/board eligible orthopedic spine or neurospine surgeon.

Readmission rates for spine surgery are high in some hospitals, which will become a significant burden as insurance companies and Medicare stop paying for readmissions separately within the episode of care. Many departments are considering new initiatives to reduce readmission…

Six spine surgeons discuss their biggest concerns about emerging spine technologies.  

Minnesota lawmakers have proposed a grant for spinal cord and traumatic brain injury research, according to Minnesota Public Radio.

Full time BE/BC spine surgeon position available at a busy minimally invasive spine practice in West Orange, N.J. Both orthopedic spine and neurosurgeon candidates are acceptable.

Congress of Neurological Surgeons has endorsed AO North American and AOSpine North America for the "Controversies in Complex Spine Surgery" course, according to the Fort Mill Times.

Over the past decade, neurosurgeons have consistently ranked among the top five highest-paid physician specialties, and in 2012, neurosurgeons who work at hospitals and health systems earned roughly $700,000 in total compensation.

San Luis Obispo, Calif.-based FzioMed received Russian clearance of its Oxiplex gel for lumbar spine surgery, according to News-Medical.

Recruiting new spine surgeons can be time consuming and expensive, which places a heavy burden on any private practice.