Spine

High intensity zone may be a specific signal for the inflammatory reaction of painful intervertebral disc, according to a study published in Spine.

Christopher R. Good, MD, a spine surgeon at the Virginia Spine Institute in Reston, discusses the challenges associated with diagnosing and treating idiopathic scoliosis as well as the most recent research and innovation in the field.

Stefan Mindea, MD, and Jayakar Nayak, MD, physician-scientists at Stanford Hospitals & Clinics, recently partnered to perform a rare surgery at the top of a patient's spinal column though her sinuses, according to a Stanford news release.

The number of spinal fusions performed across the country has risen significantly over the past decade, which recently led some private payors to tighten guidelines associated with spinal fusion coverage. "If you look over the past 10 years, the growth…

Pedicle screws can cause significantly fewer complications than hooks in children with early-onset scoliosis, according to a Medscape Today report.

A new approach to spinal fusions could preserve male fertility, according to an ABC News report.

Leon Abram, MD, a traumatic spinal disorder surgeon, recently joined Danville (Va.) Spine Center, a division of Danville Orthopedic Clinic, according to a Danville Regional Medical Center news release.

Cervical spondylosis patients with sympathetic symptoms can be treated successfully with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion using PEEK cages, according to an article published in The Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques.

Here are five patterns and points on cervical spine surgery.

Howard An, MD, director of spine surgery and the spine fellowship at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, recently received the Kappa Delta Award from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, according to a Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush news release.