Spine

Michael Gallizzi, MD, of Vail, Colo.-based The Steadman Clinic, has completed his 100th endoscopic spine surgery, five months after he performed his 100th robotic spine surgery, Vail Daily reported Oct. 17.

The North American Spine Society has named four female physicians to its 2022 list of spine care honorees under 40 years old. 

Oct. 16 was World Spine Day 2022, a day established in 2008 by the World Federation of Chiropractic that highlights the global burden of spine pain and disability. 

The North American Spine Society recognized two physicians and two researchers for their work as part of its 2022 Recognition Awards.

The American Medical Association established a Category 1 billing code for posterior sacroiliac joint fusion.

Intraoperative neuromonitoring company Assure Holdings expanded its services to New Jersey, and the first case was completed, according to an Oct. 14 news release.

Small-business skills and dealing with insurance companies are a few of the things three spine surgeons said they wish they had been taught before going into practice. 

Here are five hospitals and practices looking for spine surgeons.

The North American Spine Society on Oct. 11 released its "20 Under 40" list of spine care honorees younger than 40.

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has partnered with medical device company Lumoptik to develop epidural and pain management solutions for orthopedic and neurology procedures.