Spine

1. Cervical disc arthroplasty safe and effective. A study conducted by neurosurgeons at University of California, San Francisco found that cervical disc arthroplasty is a safe treatment option and may be the better treatment option for patients under the age…

Brent M. Adcox, MD, an orthopedic and spine surgeon, has joined South Peninsula Orthopedics in Homer, Alaska, according to a Homer Tribune report.

Surgical intervention for neuromuscular scoliosis is associated with high morbidity, while surgeries for all types of scoliosis present a high complication risk, according to an article published in Spine.

Behavioral graded activity is not a cost-effective treatment option for patients with subacute neck pain when compared with manual therapy, according to a study published in Spine.

Mission Community Hospital in Panorama City, Calif., recently incorporated advanced three dimensional O-arm technology for improved precision and accuracy during spinal procedures, according to a hospital news release.

Here are 10 surgeons who are performing robotic- and computer-assisted spine surgery. This list is meant as general information and is not a "top surgeons" list. This list is not an endorsement of any surgeon's or provider's clinical abilities.

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children researchers have identified new genetic markers for idiopathic scoliosis, according to a hospital news release.

Richard A. Kaul, MD, of New Jersey Spine and Rehabilitation recently began focusing on spine care for long haul truck drivers, according to a practice news release.

Jian Shen, MD, PhD, an orthopedic spine surgeon, recently joined the medical staff at Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville, N.Y., according to a hospital news release.

Alan S. Hilibrand, MD, a spine surgeon with Rothman Institute in Philadelphia, discusses the trends and challenges for spine surgeons during the summer months.