Spine

A group of spine surgeons created a patient guide that outlines when a person should consider artificial disc replacement and when to see a physician for herniated disc symptoms.

From a surgeon marking 200 robot-assisted spine surgeries in children to surgeons performing landmark cases in their regions, here are six notable updates in pediatric spine surgery so far this year:

Halfway through the year, spine surgeons are reflecting on what they've accomplished so far. Six spine surgeons told Becker's their triumphs:

The spine field is changing rapidly and industry leaders have big thoughts.

Spine surgery is an innovative medical specialty that has seen significant technological strides in the past decade.

From the head of a leading orthopedic practice to a surgeon who surpassed 18,000 surgeries, here are four notable surgeons and leaders who announced their retirement in the first half of 2021:

Neurosurgeon Peter Syre, MD, is leading a new spine program at The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida, Colo., the Ark Valley Voice reports.

From mentorship to pushing forward new technology, spine surgeons are thinking about their 2021 goals halfway through the year.

Eleven patients who received AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine in England and India have developed a rare neurological disorder that affects the brain and spinal cord, the Business Standard reports.

Justin Bundy, MD, performed the first augmented reality-assisted pediatric spine surgery in the country using Augmedics' Xvision spine system, according to The Augusta Chronicle.