Spine

This is the second article in a two-part series about spine surgeon employment. Also consider viewing the first article, answering the question "Will Spine Surgeons Be the Next Specialists Scooped Up by Hospitals?"

A study recently published in Spine examined the difference between the PercuDyne, X-Stop and Isobar Posterior stabilization devices for posterior dynamic stabilization.

Three dimensional CT scan-based measurements can be useful for planning and predicting the outcome for scoliosis corrective surgery, according to a study published in Spine.

John M. Olsewski, MD, has joined NYU Langone Orthopaedics at Westchester (N.Y.) and been appointed clinical professor in the department of orthopedic surgery, division of spine service, at NYU Langone Medical Center, according to an NYU Langone news release.

Some healthcare professionals might still be analyzing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, but other physicians are making the legislation — and the ideas behind it — come to life.  John Caruso, MD, is one of those physicians. He…

As part of a five-year study, researchers at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children identified new genetic markers for idiopathic scoliosis that highlighted two genes: CHL1 and DSCAM. These genes play a role in the neurologic and spinal systems. The…

Indiana Spine Group plans to open its new spine center this month in Carmel, Ind., according to an Indy Star report.

South Peninsula Orthopedics in Homer, Alaska, recently welcomed orthopedic and spine surgeon Brent M. Adcox, MD. He completed a spine fellowship at South Texas Spinal Clinic in San Antonio.

A new minimally invasive technique for performing adolescent scoliosis surgery is now a feasible option for treatment, according to a release from Vishal Sarwahi, MD, director of spine deformity surgery at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City.

The decision from a lower court that found Brigham and Women's Hospital provide a hostile working environment for female spine surgeon Sagun Tuli, MD, and awarded her $1.6 million, was upheld recently in the US Court of Appeals, according to…