Spine

Neurosurgeon James Lynch, MD, recently performed the first procedure with 4Web Medical's Stand-Alone Anterior Spine Truss System at Renown Medical Center in Reno, Nev., according to an Oct. 6 news release.

The North American Spine Society has named Eeric Truumees, MD, president during its 35th annual meeting, taking place virtually Oct. 6-9.

From incoming presidents at professional societies to medical directors of spine programs, here are 13 spine and neurosurgeons who accepted new roles in September.

From an Iowa physician performing an innovate spine procedure to a new president at a professional society, here are the latest spine surgeons making headlines:

Here are the top-read stories on Becker's Spine Review between Sept. 28 and Oct. 2:

Munster, Ind.-based Community Healthcare System recently onboarded spine surgeon Venkat Kavuri, MD, according to The Times of Northwest Indiana.

Interventional neuroradiologist Athos Patsalides, MD, has joined the spine team at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, N.Y.

Robotics, endoscopy and the acceleration of spine surgeries moving to the outpatient setting are what lie ahead for the field, according to six spine surgeons. Read their thoughts on how the industry is evolving below.

By bringing world-class radiosurgery to a community that previously lacked access, Bonifatius Hospital looks to empower urban and rural spine neurosurgeons to expand their practices, while solving critical referral challenges.

John Cowan, MD, of Harbin Clinic in Rome, Ga., was elected president of the Georgia Neurosurgical Society, the Rome News-Tribune reported Sept. 29.