Spine

The Washington state Health Care Authority's office of Health Technology Assessment is seeking input on cervical spine fusion for degenerative disc disease.

Here are six spine surgeons discussing the biggest opportunities for growth in the spine field.

Here are five orthopedic- or spine-driven ambulatory surgery centers that were opened or will open in 2012.

Beaumont Health System plans to build an $18 million, 80,000-square-foot neuroscience center on its Royal Oak, Mich., campus, according to The Detroit News.

Here are 62 spine surgeon inventors to know.

The Houston Orthopedic and Spine Hospital purchased a Renaissance Mazor Robotics spine system, and will be among the first orthopedic spine specialty practices in the city to offer robotic minimally invasive spine surgeries.

In today's healthcare environment, there are several opportunities for spine surgeons and groups to partner with hospitals. However, this relationship requires a special understanding between the two sides and strong leadership to really make it work.

Donald Atkins, MD, will be working with the Spine Treatment Centers of America in San Antonio.

Here are five big revenue generators for spine surgery practices.

A recent review in The Cochrane Library found no evidence suggests manipulating the spine treats acute lower back pain more effectively than other therapy options, according to Health Behavior News Service.