Spine

The shape of the hand contoured commercially pure titanium rods are the least stable for use in all temperature conditions, and autoclaving before handcontouring often increases the rods' shape loss, according to a study published in Spine.

Three spine surgeons have been reprimanded by the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners for not disclosing financial relationship with Synthes for clinical studies of the company's ProDisc device, according to a Reuters report.

A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows that when children wait too long for scoliosis correction surgery, they are at higher risk for complication and may need additional surgeries, according to a CBC news report.

MRI-based measurements of canal compromise and spinal cord compression can be responsive to changes in motor and sensory functions, while maximum canal compromise using CT-based measurements are inconsistent and could result in misdiagnosis, according to an article published in Spine.

The North American Spine Society recently laid out recommendations for a physician reimbursement system that would accurately cover the cost of providing healthcare to the country's senior population while also promoting high-quality specialty care, according to a NASS news release.

Performing surgical resection of spinal tumors with Enneking Appropriate margins significantly reduces the local recurrence of the tumors, according to an article published in Spine.

Parviz Kambin, MD, was recently recognized by the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and German-based medical device company joimax for his work in forwarding minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery, according to a news release.

Approximately 5 to 10 percent of the professional athletes with medical issues report injuries to their lumbar spine from a specific event or repetitive trauma. Spine surgeons and specialists who are seeing these patients must consider their status as professional…

Repeated lengthening can result in a T1-S1 increase, but the gains often decrease with each lengthening and over time, according to a study published in Spine.

Leading pain management physicians discuss the latest trends in spine pain management.