Spine

New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System's Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance received a $2.3 million grant to support its spinal cord injury program, the health system said Sept. 20.

Several orthopedic and spine surgeons have joined new practices or accepted appointments at large academic medical centers over the past year.

It has become more common over the past few decades for orthopedic surgeons to subspecialize in spine surgery, and now at least one neurosurgery program is gaining momentum in the space.

From the growing importance of cybersecurity for physician practices to the biggest opportunity to reduce the cost of care, here are four surgeon quotes that caught the attention of Becker's readers this week:

Seven practices hiring spine surgeons, using LinkedIn's Job Search tool:

Tampa, Fla.-based medical device company PainTEQ received three patents for a minimally invasive procedure to help sacroiliac joint dysfunction patients, the company said Sept. 15.

Shabbar Danish, MD, was named chair of neurosurgery at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune City, N.J.

The Maryland State Board of Physicians has suspended the license of a neurosurgeon who practiced in Harford County over multiple sexual harassment complaints.

From the impact of orthopedic consolidation to predictions on surgery in 2031, here are four surgeon quotes that caught the attention of Becker's readers this week:

From connections within training programs to personal bonds with a city, spine surgeons must weigh many considerations when deciding where to work.