Spine

A study published in Spine found that spinal fusions for scoliosis in patients with Rett Syndrome  can have satisfactory technical results but involve high rates of early postoperative medical problems.

Seven spine surgeons answer this question: Would you consider using robotic technology in the OR if cost weren't an obstacle?

Four spine surgeons discuss the topics weighing most heavily on them and their practices heading into 2012.

Krzysztof Siemionow, MD, a spine surgeon with Illinois Bone & Joint Institute in Morton Grove and an Assistant Professor at University of Illinois in Chicago, treats many patients with complex spinal deformities and conditions every year. Here, he discusses the…

Morgan Lorio, MD, FACS, will chair the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery's Coding & Reimbursement Task Force, according to an ISASS news release.

Chandler Regional Medical Center in Chandler, Ariz., has collaborated with Barrow Neurosurgical Associates of Phoenix, to offer patients neurosurgical services, according to a Chandler Regional Medical Center news release (pdf).

The North American Spine Society has released its 2012 Common Coding Scenarios for Comprehensive Spine Care code-book to help spine care providers streamline paperwork and receive timely, accurate reimbursements, according to a NASS news release.

Robert Uteg, MD, a neurosurgeon at The Bonati Spine Institute in Hudson, Fla., discusses diagnosing and treating degenerative cervical spine conditions with minimally invasive surgery.

The Rockford (Ill.) Spine Center received a three-year MRI accreditation after review by the American College of Radiology, according to the Rockford Register Star.

Spine specialist Steven Svabek, DO, recently opened the doors to his new office at the Orthopedic and Spine Center in Margate, Fla., according to a news release.