Spine

Maine Medical Partners Neurosurgery & Spine in Scarborough returned to normal operations after a 90 minute lockdown Nov. 8 due to a threat, according to police.

Researchers with New York City-based Weill Cornell Medicine were able to complete 10 minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusions using augmented reality with no complications.

UC San Diego Health has received The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery. 

Here are four spine surgery milestones Becker's reported on in October:

Michael Wang, MD, of University of Miami Health, completed his 50th case with Xvision, Augmedics said in a Nov. 4 tweet.

From a major merger to four device releases, here are six major SeaSpine moves Becker's has reported on in the third quarter of the year. 

From medically unnecessary spine surgeries to non-surgeons performing endoscopic spine procedures to the duration and rigor of residency and fellowship programs, 10 spine leaders share what they believe are the most controversial trends in their specialty today.

Vertebral compression fractures are a painful and debilitating condition. When untreated, they can lead to a downward spiral of health problems.

CMS recently published its final rules for 2023, which include a 4.48 percent decrease in physician fees, a move worrying many spine surgeons.

Becker's reported on two chief medical officer appointments since September 1.