Spine

Five spine surgeons discuss flaws in current value-based systems and offer solutions to make the models more effective for spine providers and patients.

Zachary Tempel, MD, and Michael Kachmann, MD, neurosurgeons at Cincinnati-based Mayfield Brain & Spine Clinic said their proudest achievements in the first half of 2021 included milestone surgeries and research.

A South Carolina hospital, an orthopedic practice and three more hospitals and practices adding spine surgery programs in the first half of the year:

A group of spine surgeons created a patient guide that outlines when a person should consider artificial disc replacement and when to see a physician for herniated disc symptoms.

From a surgeon marking 200 robot-assisted spine surgeries in children to surgeons performing landmark cases in their regions, here are six notable updates in pediatric spine surgery so far this year:

Halfway through the year, spine surgeons are reflecting on what they've accomplished so far. Six spine surgeons told Becker's their triumphs:

The spine field is changing rapidly and industry leaders have big thoughts.

Spine surgery is an innovative medical specialty that has seen significant technological strides in the past decade.

From the head of a leading orthopedic practice to a surgeon who surpassed 18,000 surgeries, here are four notable surgeons and leaders who announced their retirement in the first half of 2021:

Neurosurgeon Peter Syre, MD, is leading a new spine program at The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida, Colo., the Ark Valley Voice reports.