Spine

Patients with poor bone quality may be at particular risk of early complications after spinal fusion, according to an article to be published in the February edition of Bone.

A study conducted by researchers from Penn State Hershey (Pa.) Medical Center found that most spine patients prefer in-person visits to virtual appointments.

Despite an increasing amount of research in low back pain, disability levels have failed to improve for patients in the U.S., and authors of an article in the January edition of Spine are calling for a review of clinical research…

The estate of a spine surgeon who worked at Los Angeles-based Keck Hospital of the University of Southern California alleges he was wrongfully fired a year before his death, according to a Jan. 4 report from mynewsla.com.

Neurosurgeon Jeffrey Gross, MD, launched a scholarship for students accepted into or already enrolled in college or trade school, according to a Jan. 4 news release.

Three spine surgeons that joined new practices in December:

The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery continues to support the adoption of minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion by clinicians and payers, limited to procedures using a lateral transiliac approach.

Researchers are studying processing speed deficits in people with spinal cord injuries, according to a Dec. 31 report from the Hindustan Times.

From a surgeon debuting new technology for interbody fusion to insights on augmented reality, here are nine spine surgeons making headlines this week.

Spine surgeon Christopher O'Boynick, MD, will begin practicing at Orthopedic Associates in St. Louis on Jan. 2.