Spine

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.

Here are 10 spine studies and research findings since January 2012.

Houston Orthopedic and Spine Hospital in Bellaire, Texas, formerly Foundation Surgical Hospital, has welcomed three new physician partners — Amir Malik, MD; Jerry Street, MD, PA; and Navin Subramanian, MD.

Texas Spine & Joint Hospital in Tyler, Texas, has been awarded number one rankings in spine fusion and spinal surgery medical excellence by CareChex, a medical quality rating service of The Delta Group in Greenville, S.C., according to KYTX report.