Spine

A recent study published in Spine compared subsidence measures of bone surrogates with human vertebrae to assess the varying size and placement of interbody devices.

The anterior decompression using a transthroacic transpleural approach can be a good procedure for patients with thoracic disc herniation, according to an article published in The Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques.

Here are 10 spine surgeons who are dedicated to spine advocacy efforts through national societies, regional programs or through practice organizations.

SAS-International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery has released a new policy statement on lumbar spinal fusion surgery that outlines the medical necessity of lumbar fusions for patients with degenerative disc disease, according to an organization news release.

Frank Phillips, MD, a spine surgeon and partner at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, discusses five points on minimally invasive spine surgery.  Dr. Phillips is a founding member and Past-President of the Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS).

A larger amount of fat is associated with high levels of low back pain intensity and disability, according to a study published in Spine.

Alex Vaccaro, MD, a spine surgeon at Rothman Institute in Philadelphia, will be featured in a documentary from The Science Channel about The Elephant Man, according to a Philly Burbs report.

The authors of a recent study analyzing randomized controlled trial reporting in spine literature recommends surgeons and scientists place greater emphasis on complying with randomized controlled study guidelines to improve quality data, according to the study's abstract published in Spine.

Here are 10 spine and neurosurgeons who have invented and hold patents for spine devices.

The full-endoscopic interlaminar bilateral decompression with a unilateral approach is sufficient and safe as an alternative to traditional procedures for patients with spinal stenosis, according to a study published in Spine.