Spine

When the MRI is used in isolated guide treatment for detecting posterior ligmentous complex, a high rate of false-positive findings may lead to unnecessary surgery, according to an article published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.

Anthony A. Virella, MD, established Virella Neurosurgery in Westlake Village, Calif., for treating neurosurgical and complex spinal disorders, according to a practice news release.

Cortoss is a safe and effective for treating osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures when using vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty, according to an article published in Spine.

Imakiire General Hospital in Japan saw a drop in rates of surgical site infections in elderly patients undergoing spine surgery after introducing a nutritional program, according to an ORTHOSuperSite report.

Robert Hirschl, MD, joined the Mercy Brain and Spine Center in Des Moines, Iowa, according to a Des Moines-Register report.

A study of workers' compensation for spinal surgery in California found that the injured worker cases had the highest average number of implant procedures, according to the California Workers' Compensation Institute.

The North American Spine Society will celebrate 25 years of existence in October at the annual meeting in Orlando, Fla., according to an organization news release.

Martin Memorial Medical Center in Stuart, Fla., recently launched a back and spine center, according to a TC Palm report.

Kenneth Alo, MD, joined North American Spine in Houston, according to a practice news release.

Triangle Orthopaedic Associates, located in Durham, N.C., acquired the FONAR Upright Multi-Position MRI and will conduct a study to determine the benefits of using the equipment on patients with sciatica, according to a MD News report.