Spine

The Spine Correction Center of the Rockies in Fort Collins, Colo., is continuing growth by adding a new nurse practitioner to meet the nationwide demand for nonsurgical scoliosis treatment, according to a practice news release.

The treatment of severe spinal deformity should include a collaborative assessment between the orthopedic surgeon, anesthesiologist, pulmonologist and neurologist, according to an article published in Spine.

Michael Shapiro, MD, chief of orthopedic surgery at South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside, N.Y., is the first surgeon on Long Island to use Cortoss bone augmentation material to repair a vertebral compression fracture, according to a hospital news release.

Hospitals in smaller communities and rural settings often have a difficult time attracting spine surgeons. However, once a community has established the need for a spine surgeon, there are a few things hospitals can do to attract good surgeons. Here…

Multiplex real-time polymerase chain reaction is more sensitive than conventional cultures and is an effective technique for differentiating the diagnosis between tuberculous vertebral osteomyelitis and brucellar vertebral osteomyelitis, according to a study published in Spine.

C-1 lateral mass screw placement is usually feasible and safe in pediatric placement, and the C1-2 rigid screw/rod fixation has been proven as effective treatment for pediatric atlantoaxial instability after a two-year follow-up, according to an article published in the…

Ashley Will, director of marketing at Laser Spine Institute in Tampa, Fla., has been recognized by Tampa Bay Business Journal as one of the 2010 Up & Comers in the under 30 category, according to a practice news release.

The Scoliosis Research Society's database on morbidity and mortality is an effective tool for gathering information on complication rates and benchmarking surgical outcomes, according to an article published in Spine.

The transforminal lumbar interbody fusion procedure is well-known among spine surgeons, and new advances in technology have made it possible to perform the TLIF on patients with chronic back pain as a minimally invasive procedure. When performing the procedure, the…

Here are 10 new spine surgery programs established by hospitals or private practices.