Spine

Here are six spine and neurosurgeons making headlines this week. 

Spine surgeon Nitin Khanna, MD, and Franciscan Health in Mishawaka, Ind., are participating in a study on the long-term prognosis for patients undergoing micro decompression surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis, The Times of Northwest Indiana reports

More than 99,000 people watched neurosurgeons Randall Graham, MD, and Bartley Mitchell, MD, remove a tumor from a patient's brain in an awake neurosurgical procedure on Oct. 29, reports The Dallas Morning News.

Eight spine and neurosurgeons outline how they can partner with other specialists to benefit patient care.

Washoe Valley, Nevada-based Renown Health recognized Jay Morgan, MD, with the 2019 Arthur J. Lurie, MD, Distinguished Physician Award for outstanding healthcare contributions to the Northern Nevada community on Oct. 19, reports Northern Nevada Business Review.

David Livingston, MD, will be the next president of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, The Daily Targum reports.

Healthgrades unveiled its list of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Specialty Care.

Sioux City, S.D.-based Sanford Health is settling a lawsuit with the federal government that accused former Sanford neurosurgeon Wilson Asfora, MD, of anti-kickback violations, according to the Argus Leader.

Here are seven spine and neurosurgeons making headlines this week.

The North American spinal cord stimulation device market is set for drastic growth, according to a ResearchAndMarkets.com report.