Spine

Here are 10 spine surgeons associated with professional basketball teams and players.

Georgia Health System’s Brunswick Hospital began construction on $10.9 million spine and orthopedic center that will include 31 patient rooms.

The University of Minnesota recently reported that David Polly, MD, a spine surgeon, failed to properly disclose financial ties to Medtronic, according to a report in the Star Tribune.

Spine surgeon experience makes a difference when performing scoliosis correction surgery, according to a report published in AAOS Now.

Spinal fusions have increased 137 percent from 1998-2008, which is more quickly than other notable inpatient procedures, according to a report published in Spine.

Here are five studies on cervical and lumbar artificial disc replacement. The studies were published in Spine, unless otherwise noted.

A study published in Spine shows that International Spinal Surgery Information Sheet is an effective patient education tool to achieve informed consent.

The standard posterolateral thoracic corpectomy can be modified with diagonal temporary rod fixation, which allows for simultaneous bilateral access for vertebral body resection, according to a study published in the Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques.

The National Committee for Quality Assurance has awarded St. Paul-based spine care center Summit Spinecare recognition for its back pain program, according to a practice news release.

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