Spine

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. 

Brian Fiani, DO, a neurosurgeon joining Livonia, Mich.-based Mendelson Kornblum group in 2023, has published his 100th peer-reviewed journal publication at the age of 32, according to an Oct. 13 email sent to Becker's. 

Neurosurgeon Bhupinder Sawhny, MD, on Oct. 11 pleaded guilty to accepting kickbacks from Avanir Pharmaceuticals in exchange for writing prescriptions for Nuedexta to people who did not need them, cleveland.com reported Oct. 11.