Spine

Spine surgeons have made their way to people's TikTok feeds with entertaining and educational videos about their work.

Michael Gallizzi, MD, a spine surgeon who joined Vail, Colo.-based The Steadman Clinic in March, completed his 100th robotic surgery April 19.

Research examining patient reviews of spine surgeons and four more studies to know:

In late 2021, Las Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel and Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Johnson became the first and second active NHL players to undergo artificial disc replacement. Three months after their surgeries, both players returned to competitive action.

Englewood (N.J.) Health named its chief of neurosurgery and three other updates that took place in the last 30 days:

A spine surgeon at Sanford Health Fargo (N.D.) corrected an 86-degree curve in a 13-year-old patient, the health system said April 15.

Spine Centers of Excellence are designed to deliver high-quality, cost-effective healthcare by providing specialized and comprehensive multidisciplinary care and have become an attractive option to insurers and providers in recent years.

Spine surgeons who are younger, personable, provide sufficient pain relief and work in favorable offices receive the most positive patient reviews online, according to a study published by New York City-based Mount Sinai School of Medicine in April.

Uzma Samadani, MD, PhD, is the first surgeon in Minnesota and among the first in the country to perform fully percutaneous, single-position, navigated anterior/posterior spinal fusion.

A physician leading volunteer efforts and nine more spine surgeons to know: