Spine

Lateral lumbar interbody fusion, also known as extreme lateral interbody fusion, is a relatively new procedure that surgeons have found successful for treating patients with complex disorders such as spondylolisthesis and scoliosis. "Right now, I consider lateral lumbar interbody fusions…

Surgeons must remember age and gender differences when assessing deformity populations, according to a study published in Spine.

Robert Nucci, MD, a surgeon at Citrus Park Surgery Center, gave a presentation titled "Minimally Invasive Outpatient Lumbar fusions and Multi-Level Outpatient Cervical Disc Replacements" at the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference in Chicago on June…

Patients undergoing sacral tumor surgery may be at greater risk for developing wound complications if they have had previous surgery or have an operating time greater than six hours, according to a study published in The Journal of Spinal Disorders…

Joan F. O'Shea, MD, a neurosurgeon and orthopedic spine surgeon at The Spine Institute of New Jersey, gave a presentation titled "How to Achieve Great Results for Spine/Neurosurgery in an ASC" at the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven…

A recent study at the UC Davis School of Medicine found that polyethylene glycol hydrogel sealant effectively stops dura leaks during spine surgery, according to a Health Canal report.

Richard Hynes, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon in Melbourne, Fla., gave a presentation titled "The Future of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery—Why a Spine-Focused ASC is Important" at the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference in Chicago on…

Here, Spine Surgical Innovation President Chris Zorn discusses ways to increase spine surgery productivity in an ambulatory surgery center. This includes choosing your support team well, choosing the right cases and embracing simplicity.

At the 2011 Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference in Chicago, Bryan Massoud, MD, of Spine Centers of America, shared a presentation on the growing field of endoscopic spine surgery.

Wayne L. Wittenberg, MD, a neurosurgeon, joined the Regional Medical Clinic in Rapid City, S.D., according to a Prairie Business news report.