Spine

As private equity attracts many spine and orthopedic practices, there are still questions left unanswered about the long-term viability of investments.

Michael Kelly, MD, joined Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego as director of scoliosis and spinal deformities.

Neurosurgeon Alan Boulos, MD, was named dean of Albany (N.Y.) Medical College.

A judge dismissed a lawsuit alleging Anthem wrongfully denied coverage of a spinal device.

Robert Watkins IV, MD, on May 5 performed spine surgery on Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons at Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital in Los Angeles, according to the NBA.

Retail giants such as Walmart and CVS Health are continuing their push into healthcare, offering cost-friendly and convenient care close to patients' homes, and more providers are taking notice.

Advances in surgical technology have established a "Golden Age" of spine surgery, according to Alex Cruz, MD. 

Plano-based Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery of Texas is adding endoscopic spine surgery to its arsenal. 

Here are three spine surgeons who moved to new practices or added to their titles in April.

Three spine surgeons published a book focusing on healthcare education.