Spine

From a major merger to four device releases, here are six major SeaSpine moves Becker's has reported on in the third quarter of the year. 

From medically unnecessary spine surgeries to non-surgeons performing endoscopic spine procedures to the duration and rigor of residency and fellowship programs, 10 spine leaders share what they believe are the most controversial trends in their specialty today.

Vertebral compression fractures are a painful and debilitating condition. When untreated, they can lead to a downward spiral of health problems.

CMS recently published its final rules for 2023, which include a 4.48 percent decrease in physician fees, a move worrying many spine surgeons.

Becker's reported on two chief medical officer appointments since September 1.

A jury has awarded over $9.2 million to Larry Jones in a botched spinal surgery case against Arlington, Texas, based Bianco Brain and Spine and surgeon Nikhil Patel, MD. 

The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery shared CMS' 2023 proposed work relative value units for nine spine procedures compared to expert recommendations.

Here are 11 spine surgeons and neurosurgeons who moved to new practices or added to their titles in October:

Neurosurgeon Daniel Elskens, MD, former employee of Sandusky, Ohio-based Firelands Physician Group, is facing a wrongful death lawsuit, the Sandusky Register reported Oct. 29. 

Reston-based Virginia Spine Institute has been serving patients since 1992. Here are six things to know about the practice: