Spine

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the use of digital technologies to facilitate interactions between patients and providers. One area where technology is making a major difference is in supporting the behavioral health of patients with chronic pain.

A North Carolina woman's health plan was ordered to cover her spine surgery after a district court found the insurer failed to provide complete records to the reviewers who recommended coverage denial.

From robotics to spinal arthroplasty and augmented reality, 11 spine surgeons discuss what technologies have the potential to make the biggest impact on the field.

A 42-year-old American woman suffering from idiopathic scoliosis traveled to India to undergo a fusionless scoliosis surgery at Apollo Hospitals in Chennai, The Hindu reported April 28.

New developments in 3D-printed implants hold great potential in spine surgery, but custom implants may not take a full grasp on the industry yet, according to Kornelis Poelstra, MD, PhD, a spine surgeon at Las Vegas-based Allegiant Spine Institute.

The U.S. Department of Justice continues to crack down on unlawful kickback arrangements in healthcare, with four big stories catching the attention of Becker's readers since January:

Pedro Coutinho, MD, a spine and neurosurgeon with Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare Ayer Neuroscience Institute Spine Wellness Center, was drawn to the minimally invasive spine technology in the U.S.

A 59-year-old New Jersey man was billed more than $700,000 after having complex spine surgery following a vehicle crash, exposing gaps between how auto and health insurers pay for medical treatments, Kaiser Health News reported April 22.

Spine surgeries performed late in the week are associated with increased lengths of stay, especially when patients are discharged to a skilled nursing facility or rehabilitation center, according to a study published in the April issue of Journal of Neurosurgery:…

Boca Raton, Fla.-based iRise Spine and Joint has appointed Michael Weiss, DO, chief of surgery and CMO.