Spine

The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery's official comments express concern for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's review of spinal fusion for lumbar degenerative disc or joint disease.

New Jersey Spine and Rehabilitation in Pompton Lakes, a spine practice and surgery center, was founded in 2003 by Richard A. Kaul, MD. Dr. Kaul uses minimally invasive surgical techniques to treat patients with back pain and spinal disorders.

Kalispell (Mont.) Regional Medical Center has announced the recent opening of its Neuroscience and Spine Institute, expanding its care of the brain, spine and nervous system.

SI-BONE, a spine device company in San Jose, Calif., has announced the addition of two executives, Daniel Cher, MD and W. Carlton Reckling, MD.

Here are five spine surgeons discussing how they approach conversations with payors about coverage denials.

Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, Va., announced the appointment of Jeffrey Carlson, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon, as chief of the surgical department.

Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital has announced spine surgeon Anthony Scaduto, MD, as president and CEO.

Main Line HealthCare based in Pennsylvania, has announced Scott Rushton, MD, as medical director as well as the opening of a new MLHC Spine Center at Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood, Pa.

Decompression prior to 24 hours after SCI can be performed safely and is associated with improved neurologic outcome, according to a study published in Plos One.

Six spine surgeons discuss the most beneficial marketing tools for their practices.