Spine

Scoliosis affects 2% to 3% of the U.S. population, or approximately 6 million  to 9 million people. The condition accounts for more than 38,000 spinal fusion procedures each year, according to the National Scoliosis Foundation. Scoliosis affects professional athletes, musicians,…

Here are five surgeons receiving recognition that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 19:

Here are four spine and orthopedic surgery "firsts" since Oct. 1.

Sigurd Berven, MD, professor in residence and chief of spine service at UCSF Health sees spine surgery moving outpatient as technology develops and surgeons become more precise with their approach to care.

Next year could see increased integration of endoscopic spine techniques, according to Paul Houle, MD. 

Physicians at the University of Louisville (Ky.) Medical Center have performed spine surgery on Virginia running back Perris Jones after he was injured in the third quarter of the team's 11th game of the season, according to a Nov. 11…

Here are five spine centers to know:

The Cincinnati-based UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute has launched a new clinical trial aiming to improve postsurgical pain and reduce opioid dependency and length of stay for patients undergoing spine surgery. 

Spine technology company Spinal Elements is celebrating 20 years in the business. 

Golden, Colo.-based Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center added Justin Ledesma, MD, according to a Nov. 8 LinkedIn post.