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.

John M. Ventura, DC, is a clinical instructor in family medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine. Ian Paskowski, DC, MBA, is the medical director of the Jordan Hospital Spine Program.

A new technique for managing thoracolumbar fractures by percutaneous external pedicular fixation and intracorporeal bone grafting is safe and efficient, according to a study published in Spine.

Arthroplasty can be a successful procedure for patients with cervical disc disease to restore range of motion and reduce the risk of repeat surgeries in young patients, according to a study conducted by a team of neurosurgeons from the University…