Spine

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons praised Congress for passing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which would expand background checks, restrict certain individuals from owning guns and provide incentives for states to enact "red-flag"…

A 69-year-old accountant who enabled a scheme allowing kickbacks for spine surgery referrals was sentenced to prison, the Justice Department said June 24.

A team at University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering is creating a 3D-printed smart implant that would double as a sensor to monitor spinal healing.

From tightening cost margins and staffing shortages in the operating room, spine surgeons are facing a number of challenges in 2022.

From essential surgical techniques to business-oriented skills and how to navigate one's practice into the value-based care era, seven spine surgeons outline the attributes required to succeed in today's healthcare environment.

A posterior approach to sacroiliac joint fusion led to improved pain scores over three to six months, a study found. 

When spine surgeon Sarbpaul Bhalla, MD, is with patients at Long Beach (Calif.) Medical Center, he often is asked, "Is your son going to be there?"

A Michigan spine surgeon climbed the tallest peaks on every continent, ABC affiliate WXYZ reported June 16.

From the evolution of lumbar disc replacement to the biggest threats to independent spine practices and the healthcare trend every provider should be following, five surgeons answer key questions about the future of the specialty:

Ketan Bulsara, MD, was named an adviser to the Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee.