Spine

Complex spine reconstruction that fuses the thoracic spine to the pelvis is a high-risk procedure despite recent advancement in surgical technology and perioperative techniques, according to a study published in Spine.

Norberto Andaluz, MD, a spine and neurosurgeon, has joined The Mayfield Clinic in Mount Auburn, Ohio, according to a clinic news release

Frederick, Md.-based American Spine Center has opened a new spine treatment facility to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to spine care, according to a center news release.

A patient's age and procedure time influence the risk of postoperative complications after spine surgery, according to a study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.

Operating rooms are some of the busiest areas of any healthcare facility, and keeping them efficient is a challenge that must be met daily. Richard Kube, MD, founder and CEO of the Prairie Spine & Pain Institute in Peoria, Ill.,…

Spinal stenosis is a common condition for aging patients.  As the baby boomer population enters this demographic, spine surgeons are seeing an increase in the volume of patients with spinal stenosis. "There are an estimated 400,000 patients suffering from spinal…

When total disc replacement is placed adjacent to two-level fusion, the biomechanical environment is more challenging than the stand-alone TDR and surgeons must accommodate the increased moment loads without causing impingement or implant wear, according to a study published in…

Bert Lindvall has become executive director of the Laser Spine Institute surgery center in Oklahoma City, according to a practice news release.

Todd Kuether, MD, co-chair of neurosurgery at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland, recently opened a new office in Tualatin, Ore., according to a Benzinga news report.

Paul A. Anderson, MD (University of Wisconsin, Madison). Dr. Anderson is a professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Wisconsin and a member of SAS-International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery. He has a professional interest in complex…