Spine

Conscious sedation for spine procedures in the ambulatory setting is associated with a low rate of adverse events comparable to local anesthesia without conscious sedation, according to a Doctor's Lounge report.

A study recently published in the Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques found that minimally invasive posterior cervical discectomy is a safe and effective treatment for lateral cervical disc herniation.

As part of their "Choose Your Charity" Facebook Campaign, the Laser Spine Institute will present the Human Society of Tampa Bay with a $4,000 check donation, according to an ABC Action News report.

Here are eight statistics on spine and neurosurgeon compensation based on total medical revenue, according to MGMA's Physicians Compensation and Production Survey: 2011 Report Based on 2010 Data.

Kara Beasley, DO, MBe, has joined Boulder (Colo.) Neurosurgical & Spine Associates, according to a practice news release.

The National Committee for Quality Assurance has recognized the Methodist Sugar Land (Texas) Spine Center for its lower-back care, according to a Methodist Hospital System news release.

Suken A. Shah, MD, believes that safer spine surgery can occur with a few preoperative planning steps, according to an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons report.

Michael S. Hisey, MD, has been named the new president for the Texas Back Institute, according to a Texas Back Institute news statement.

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion is a surgical procedure performed to remove a herniated or degenerative disc in the cervical spine. While this procedure has been present in hospitals for some time, surgery centers are just starting to adopt it…

Seven spine surgeons discuss their research and development plans for 2012.