Spine

The North American Spine Society is raising money to assist Japan's earthquake and tsunami survivors by collecting donations, according to a NASS news report.

The potential benefits of surgical treatment for adult scoliosis could outweigh the increased risk of complications in some cases, according to a study published in Spine.

James MacNutt, DO, has joined St. Luke's Neurosurgery Associates in Wisconsin, according to a Superior Telegram report.

The Deuk Laser Disc Repair™ can be performed on patients with common spinal conditions, including any symptomatic bulging or herniated discs, degenerative disc disease and spinal stenosis.  "The procedure I do is a new cure for discogenic back or neck…

Professional football players have a higher return-to-play rate and longer career after operative treatment than players undergoing non-operative treatment, according to a study published in Spine.

Navigated percutaneous sacroiliac screw fixation can be a safe and effective intervention for pain control and performance status in oncologic patients with sacral insufficiency fractures, according to an article published in Spine.

Health Volunteers Overseas has recognized Isador Lieberman, MD, a spine surgeon with Texas Back Institute in Plano, with the HVO Golden Apple Award for his work with the Uganda Spine Mission, according to a Texas Back Institute news release.

Here are 10 new spine surgery centers and hospital programs.

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons and ThinkFirst have joined with Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow to promote head injury prevention among children, according to a Newswise report.

Patients with lumbar spinal stenosis have a fall risk comparable to patients with degenerative knee osteoarthritis, according to a study published in Spine.