Spine

Spine surgeon Jordan Walters, MD, joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock as an assistant professor, according to an Oct. 10 news release.

Awake spine surgery has gained traction in recent years with several key trends emerging in patient outcomes and adoption, according to an analysis published in the October 2022 edition of The Spine Journal.

Theragen has received its second patent in three months for its ActaStim-S post-op spine fusion and bone growth stimulation device. 

An insurer is arguing that it shouldn't cover Aziyo Biologics from lawsuits related to allografts tainted by tuberculosis, according to a lawsuit filed Sept. 30 in the U.S. District Court of Maryland.

John Keller, MD, is joining Alcarion as a key opinion leader for the greater Michigan market, the medtech company said Oct. 3.

The UT Southwestern Spine Center in Dallas began offering the Intracept spine procedure for lower back pain, according to a Sept. 30 news release. 

Here are 10 spine surgeons and neurosurgeons joining new practices or adding to their titles in September.

Kalispell, Mont.-based Logan Health will open a brain and spine clinic in Helena, Mont., according to a Sept. 29 news release in MontanaRightNow.com.

From evolving surgical techniques to developments in healthcare pay, seven spine surgeons shared trends they advise their peers to keep an eye on.

Here are three surgeons who were recognized for their accomplishments in spine and orthopedics during the third quarter of 2022.