Spine

Two spine surgeons share their New Years resolutions for 2024.

This year, Becker's reported on 11 spine and orthopedic surgeons who died this year including founders, leaders and physicians respected by colleagues and patients.

Awake spine surgery has slowly grown since the beginning of 2022. Here are five milestones to know:

Here are 10 athletes undergoing spine surgery that Becker's has reported on in 2023:

Portland-based Oregon Health & Science University has successfully completed its first awake spinal surgery, led by Josiah Orina, MD, associate professor of neurological surgery, and Kevin Blaine, MD, assistant professor of anesthesiology. 

Montrose (Colo.) Regional Health plans to open a new spine and pain center in February, according to a Dec. 17 report from the Montrose Press. 

Texas Rangers right-hand pitcher Max Scherzer had back surgery, sidelining him until midseason, according to a Dec. 15 MLB report.

Don Park, MD, joined Orange, Calif.-based UCI Health.

With the holiday season underway, four spine surgeons reflect on the gifts they would give to their practices.

A November report from Kaufman Hall shows that supply chain costs are still on the rise, and physicians and practices should not expect that to change in 2024.