Spine

Degenerative spine disease is a growing problem and will become even more prevalent as baby boomers age. In response, healthcare providers are on the lookout for procedures that provide reliable relief to patients, while minimizing surgical risk and optimizing profit.

Six spine and neurosurgeons reflect on the beginning of their careers and provide advice for physicians considering a career in spine.

SpineLine, the primary publication for North American Spine Society members, revealed its '20 Under 40' list of top spine surgeons for 2019.

The spine and neurological surgery department at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wis., welcomed Mark Pichelmann, MD, to its team, reports Leader-Telegram.

The story of former neurosurgeon Christopher Duntsch made its way from a true crime podcast to TV screens in a series that will feature Alec Baldwin, Jamie Dornan and Christian Slater.

Four leaders of spine and neurosurgery departments at hospitals and health systems across the country outline the big changes in healthcare affecting them today and how their departments are evolving.

Three orthopedic spine and neurosurgeons shared their insight on the future of artificial intelligence in spine. 

Hamid Abbasi, MD, PhD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon and CMO of Inspired Spine, headquartered in Burnsville, Minn.

Meridian, Miss.-based Rush Health Systems added orthopedic spine surgeon Edward Smith, MD, to its team, reports The Meridian Star.

Here are 15 spine and neurosurgeons making the news this week.