Spine

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.

Having two attending spine surgeons in the operating room during a procedure can produce better patient outcomes, according to a study done at the University of California San Francisco.

The Business of Spine has launched a new customer loyalty program with special offers and members-only discounts.

Seven spine surgeons discuss goals for their practice heading into 2013.

Hyun Bae, MD, is the Director of Education at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the Medical Director of the Spine Institute in Santa Monica. He has researched stem cell repair for degenerative disc disease and the use of growth factors to…