Spine

The routine use of MRI as a screening tool for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis may not be efficient or cost-effective, according to a study published in Spine.

More than 8 percent of adult spinal surgeries result in major perioperative complications, such as excessive blood loss, returns to the OR for deep infections, pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis, according to research presented at the American Association of…

Surgical correction for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis can raise the patient's self-esteem, according to an article published in Spine.

Paul C. McCormick, MD, a neurosurgeon on staff at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City, has been named president of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, according to an AANS news release.

The North American Spine Society, in conjunction with the University of Alberta's Centre for Health Evidence, is providing a free online course in evidence analysis for its members, according to a NASS news release.

Postoperative cervical hyperlordosis could adversely affect graft stability during the early postoperative period after corpectomy and reconstruction with dynamic plate fixation, according to a study published in Spine.

More optimistic patients are able to have better outcomes and higher patient satisfaction scores following cervical spine surgery, according to a study presented at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons annual meeting.

Several factors, including age, race and gender, can predict the prevalence of scoliosis in adults, according to studies recently published in Spine.

Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion is a cost-effective treatment option for patients with leg and back pain associated with grade 1 degenerative spondylolisthesis, according to a study presented at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting.

Minimally Invasive Spine Institute has announced the opening of a new ambulatory surgery center and outpatient clinic at the Minimally Invasive Spine Institute Health Campus in Dallas, according to a news release.