Spine

Surgeons are increasingly touting the advantages of endoscopic spine surgery, but its widespread adoption is restricted by a lack of training programs, its reimbursement structure and challenging learning curve.

The Advanced Disc Replacement Spinal Restoration Center in Beverly Hills, Calif., run by Todd Lanman, MD, is participating in two clinical trials for artificial cervical discs developed by Centinel Spine and Synergy Spine Solutions.

Eight physicians were named leaders of spine and orthopedic departments and programs in the last 60 days.

A neurosurgeon accused of performing medically unnecessary spine surgeries on multiple patients has lost an appeal to have restrictions on his license lifted, the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin reported May 18.

From more follow-up data on artificial disc replacement to new sources of stem cells for spinal fusion procedures, here are five recent studies drawing attention from spine surgeons:

Key considerations for spine and orthopedic surgeons looking into hospital contracts include evaluating financial worth and shared values.

From joint-venture partnerships to innovation in spine technology and the evolution of value-based care, six surgeons discuss how outpatient migration will affect the specialty.  

From innovations in biologic treatments to physician advocacy and migrating cases to the outpatient setting, nine spine surgeons discuss the biggest opportunities in the field today.

Healthgrades releases its 2021 America's Best Hospitals lists and named the best hospitals for 16 service lines.

Scott Tromanhauser, MD, recently stepped down as chief of spine surgery at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, WickedLocal.com reports.