Spine

Pain medicine and spine care can work in tandem, and their success will involve four key elements, according to one spine surgeon.

Nashua-based Southern New Hampshire Health has become the first hospital in Northern New England to add Stryker's Airo TruCT imaging technology for spine patients. 

Five spine and orthopedic surgeons earned honors in the second quarter of 2024.

Andy Murray is skipping the Wimbledon singles after having back surgery, the BBC reported July 2.

Here are five spine centers to know:

Artificial intelligence in spine surgery is in its infancy, and physicians are discussing the exciting and nerve-wracking aspects of it.

Interventional spine physician Ryan Mathern, MD, will join OrthoSC in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Aug. 7.

Spine surgeons have been advocating for legislation to improve prior authorization processes. Here are two developments from this year to know:

CMS' proposed model, called the Transforming Episode Accountability Model, would bundle payments for spinal fusions and other select procedures to acute care hospitals. However, some spine surgeons feel it needs to be better developed.

Opening a spine practice is a daunting task, but with the right strategies, it can be a rewarding option for physicians.