Spine

A new study published in the journal Spine reveals that morbidly obese patients who undergo a spinal fusion are twice as likely to have more complications and face more expensive hospital costs.

Here are 10 spine practices using electronic systems.

Anthony Asher, MD, of the Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates in Charlotte, N.C., has been named the director of the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

Robert S. Bray, Jr., MD, a neurosurgeon and the CEO of DISC Sports & Spine Center in Marina del Rey, Calif., discusses the past, present and future state of spine surgeon employment.

Cervical Spine Research Society has named its officers for 2011-2012, according to an AAOS Now report.

Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to spine surgeons around the country about clinical, business and policy issues affecting spine care. We invite all spine surgeon and specialist responses. Next week's question: What is the biggest…

Here are seven points about using biologics and stem cells during spine surgery from Richard Hynes, MD, President of The B.A.C.K. Center in Melbourne, Florida. Sign up for our FREE Spine E-Weekly for more coverage like this sent to your…

The Health Care Service Corporation, the parent corporation for the Blue Cross/Blue Shield plans for Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas issued a new draft policy for lumbar spinal fusions.

Here are 15 spine surgeons and specialists who serve on device company advisory boards. Sign up for our FREE Spine E-Weekly for more coverage like this sent to your inbox!Frank Cammisa, MD (Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City). Dr.…

In a session titled “Building a Leading Neurosurgery and Spine Program,” at Becker’s Hospital Review Annual Meeting on May 17 in Chicago, Casey Nolan, managing director of Healthcare Navigant, discussed the steps hospitals must take to construct a world-class neurosurgery…