Spine

A new spine leader at a children's hospital and nine more spine surgeons to know:

New York City-based NewYork-Presbyterian received a $50 million donation to expand its Och Spine program.

As private equity attracts many spine and orthopedic practices, there are still questions left unanswered about the long-term viability of investments.

Michael Kelly, MD, joined Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego as director of scoliosis and spinal deformities.

Neurosurgeon Alan Boulos, MD, was named dean of Albany (N.Y.) Medical College.

A judge dismissed a lawsuit alleging Anthem wrongfully denied coverage of a spinal device.

Robert Watkins IV, MD, on May 5 performed spine surgery on Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons at Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital in Los Angeles, according to the NBA.

Retail giants such as Walmart and CVS Health are continuing their push into healthcare, offering cost-friendly and convenient care close to patients' homes, and more providers are taking notice.

Advances in surgical technology have established a "Golden Age" of spine surgery, according to Alex Cruz, MD. 

Plano-based Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery of Texas is adding endoscopic spine surgery to its arsenal.