Spine

Anthony Yeung MD began performing endoscopic spine surgery in the early 1990s. He has since built his practice along with partners Christopher Yeung, MD, and Justin Field, MD, Desert Institute for Spine Care, and a freestanding ASC in Phoenix around…

A new analysis of 18 studies about the use of bone morphogenic protein for lumbar fusions show the product doesn't significantly improve outcomes, according to a report in AAOS Now.

An educational program for surgeons can reduce unnecessary hardware "explantations" during spinal surgery, according to a study published in Spine.

University of Connecticut in Storrs, Conn., Men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun had a successful spine surgery at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, according to a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report.

Here are 16 spine surgeons discussing how their practice maintains patient satisfaction.

Here are 10 spine surgeons and specialists who have a focus on research and development in spinal biologics.

Here are 20 statistics about spine pain patient visits to physician offices, according to information presented by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Implementation of preoperative education for spinal surgery patients had a positive impact on patient satisfaction, especially for pain management, according to a study in the International Journal of Spine Surgery.

Alexander Vaccaro, MD, PhD, a spine surgeon with Rothman Institute in Philadelphia and vice chairman of the department of orthopedics at Thomas Jefferson Hospital, discusses spinal injuries in athletes. Dr. Vaccaro recently worked with Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby after spinal…

Age is most likely the greatest risk factor for cervical radiculopathy among military members, according to a study published in the Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques.