Spine

Deanna Sasaki-Adams, MD, joined the department of neurosurgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Center in Little Rock.

Richard Broderick, MD, a neurosurgeon at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, Ill., has completed his 50th procedure using Augmedics' Xvision spine navigation system, according to an April 13 tweet from Augmedics. 

The words "medical drama" make many people think of Grey's Anatomy and its beloved neurosurgeon Dr. Derek Shepherd. Many shows on the big and small screens have tried to provide a glimpse into what spine surgeons and neurosurgeons do.

Spine surgeon Robert Nolan, MD, has joined Auburn (N.Y.) Orthopaedic Specialists, an affiliate of Auburn Community Hospital. 

Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University has welcomed its first Black female neurosurgery resident, according to an April 10 report from Fox affiliate KTBC.

Professional golfer Will Zalatoris underwent a microdiscectomy on April 8, he said in an Instagram post.

Two spine surgeons recently reached milestones with Augmedics' Xvision augmented reality system.

Multiple hospitals have opened or announced centers dedicated to neurosurgery, spine and neuroscience in recent months.

Southwest Health System in Cortez, Colo. will close its interventional spine services later in 2023, The Journal reported April 6.

Becker's reported on four spine and orthopedic surgery firsts since March 30: