Spine

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. 

In November, Bursnville, Minn.-based Inspired Spine established two Centers of Excellence that specialize in providing complex spine care for patients with a high body mass index. 

There are a lot of factors that go into a successful spine surgery, but not all cases will bring in money for a practice. Two spine surgeons shared what affects procedure profitability for them.

Here are three key numbers related to compensation and practice management spine surgeons should be aware of going into 2024.

Here are more than 50 spine and neurosurgeons who joined new practices or added to their titles in 2023.