Spine

The American Academy of Neurological Surgery has appointed James Markert, MD, president.

Stephen Hochschuler, MD, co-founder and chair emeritus of Plano-based Texas Back Institute, talked about spine innovations, technology and private practice on the "Becker's Healthcare Spine and Orthopedic Podcast."

Two more spine surgeons received prison sentences March 18 for their roles in a $40 million kickback scheme at the now-defunct physician-owned Forest Park Medical Center in Dallas, according to The Dallas Morning News.

Over the past month, Becker's has reported on five spine and neurosurgeons who were named to leadership positions:

Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai has appointed David Skaggs, MD, co-director of its spine center, director of the pediatrics program and executive vice chair of the department of orthopedics.

Here are 13 executive appointments at spine and orthopedic companies and practices so far this year:

Endoscopic spine surgery is growing in popularity among surgeons in the U.S., but lags growth in Asia and Europe. Reimbursement shackles and a lack of training are two big hurdles affecting its adoption.

Spine surgeon Ross Sherban, MD, has sold a mansion in Ocean Ridge, Fla., for $10.1 million, the South Florida Business Journal reported March 18.

Spine surgeon Shawn Henry, DO, was sentenced March 17 to seven and a half years in prison for his role in a $40 million kickback scheme that paid physicians to direct patients to the now-defunct Forest Park Medical Center in…

Here are four hospitals and health systems expanding their spine programs in February: