Spine

A study of augmented-reality in joint replacements and four more studies catching the eyes of spine and orthopedic surgeons:

U.S. Congress has formally recognized October as Spine Health Awareness Month, according to an Oct. 19 announcement.

Aetna Life Insurance was denied a petition for an immediate appeal in a 239-person class lawsuit that went forward in June.

Here are the top three orthopedic and neurosurgery residency programs, from Doximity's 2021-2022 Residency Navigator.

UP Health System Marquette has added cervical disc replacement to its offerings, NBC/Fox affiliate WLUC reported Oct. 14.

Eight hospitals and practices hiring spine surgeons, using LinkedIn's Job Search tool:

From fighting to maintain access to innovative technologies to pushing back against reimbursement cuts and increasing payer hurdles, the concerns of spine surgeons are many.

Matthew Smuck, MD, has won the Henry Farfan Award from the North American Spine Society.

Gregory Przybylski, MD, received the Past President Award from the North American Spine Society.

Intraoperative neuromonitoring services provider Assure Holdings completed its first case in Nevada and has contracted with eight hospitals in the state, according to an Oct. 8 news release.