Spine

Healthcare professionals have faced increased risks in the last year. Violence against healthcare workers saw a significant increase globally in 2022. Meanwhile there are regular risks in the operating room with radiation exposure and other illnesses.

East Providence, R.I.-based University Orthopedics has become the first in the state to offer the Intracept spine procedure for patients seeking relief from vertebrogenic pain. 

U.S. News & World Report has named its top 30 neurology and neurosurgery hospitals in the U.S. for 2023 and 2024, including seven hospitals in the Midwest. 

Elgin, Ill.-based DxTx Pain and Spine has secured a $50 million private equity investment from international firm BC Partners Credit. 

Becker's has reported on seven spine and orthopedic "firsts" since July 18.

Cincinnati-based Mayfield Brain & Spine has added neurosurgeon Michael Robinson, MD, PhD, to its practice. 

U.S. News & World Report has named its top 30 neurology and neurosurgery hospitals in the U.S. for 2023 and 2024, including three hospitals in Texas. 

Spine surgeon Zachary Bailey, MD, is joining OrthoSC in Myrtle Beach Sept. 1.

From policy to patient access, here are the aspects of the spine surgery industry that six surgeons would want to change.

CMS is currently projecting an over 100 percent increase in the number of hip and knee replacements performed by 2040.