Spine

Charlotte Pineda was named vice president of health policy and advocacy for the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.

Two OSF HealthCare hospitals added endoscopic spine surgery, according to a July 1 email shared with Becker's.

Whether it be the transition of procedures to the ASC or the addition of new technology, the musculoskeletal industry seems to be in a state of constant change. 

Wilmington, Del.-based Center for Interventional Pain and Spine, a medical group with 11 offices in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania, has been accused of billing the government for unnecessary patient testing, according to a June 26 report from PBS affiliate WHYY.

Halfway through the year, four spine surgeons reflect on what's gone well for them in 2024 and what's ahead.

There are pros and cons for physicians to consider when debating starting a private practice or working with a large, already established health system. 

A study in the July 2024 issue of The Spine Journal examined how patients think about health-related quality of life over 12 months after spine surgery.

The North American Spine Society's 39th Annual Meeting in Chicago will include a new President's Symposium featuring leaders discussing key issues in healthcare, according to a June 24 news release shared with Becker's.

Paducah, Ky.-based Strenge Spine Center added the EOSedge spinal imaging system, according to a June 25 news release.

An FDA study found that Premia Spine's TOPS system saw better clinical results than spinal fusion for spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis patients.