Spine

Here are the top 10 most-read articles featured on Becker's Spine Review between July 6 and 10:

Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center are advocating for more transparency from spine journal authors after finding more than $368 million in undisclosed industry contributions in a recent study, according to News-Medical.

Five spine and neurosurgeons making the news this week:

An Italian neurosurgeon has separated conjoined twins in a first-of-its-kind surgery at Bambino Gesù Hospital in Rome, according to the National Catholic Register.

The Medical Affairs Professional Society has appointed John Pracyk, MD, PhD, to its board of directors, according to a July 8 news release.

Five spine surgeons discuss the impact of COVID-19 on consolidation in the spine field.

A study in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons found that patient-reported pain at hospital discharge is linked to increased opioid use during the 90-day postoperative period.

Augmented reality-assisted spine surgery became a reality in June when two neurosurgeons from Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore performed a pair of spine procedures with a new FDA-approved device.

The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced many new challenges for spine practices, but industry leaders believe those that aim to thrive post-pandemic must prepare for the future now.

Jagannathan Neurosurgery in Troy, Mich., has recruited Adam Kremer, MD, as its second neurosurgeon, according to a July 6 report.