Spine

Total disc replacement is a procedure that continues to catch the interest of spine surgeons. Here are six recent studies that illustrate where the procedure is today and where it's heading.

Andrew Cordover, MD, performed spine surgery on Todd James Smith, a WWE wrestler who works under the name Ivar.

The first human test subject of Elon Musk's brain chip implant company Neuralink has developed a problem with the device a few weeks following its insertion, according to a May 9 report from CNN.

Some spine surgery trends that have prevailed are now reaching the point where they can be phased out.

Wichita Falls, Texas-based United Regional Health Care System added Medtronic's StealthStation surgical navigation system and the O-Arm imaging tool, CBS affiliate KAUZ reported May 15.

U.S. News & World Report has named 218 ASCs as the top facilities for orthopedic and spine care in 2024. 

Steven Falowski, MD, was named chair of SynerFuse's medical advisory board, and Deepak Reddy, MD was named vice chair.

Drew Spencer, MD, medical director of neurosurgery at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital in Palos Heights, Ill., has received the inaugural St. George Foundation Distinguished Physician Award for neurosurgery. 

Leadership teams play a crucial role in running the top orthopedic and spine device companies nationwide. 

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons named Steven Glassman, MD, an honorary member, a spokesperson for Norton Medical Group said.