Spine

Here are key thoughts from five spine surgeons as they discuss the biggest opportunities for practice growth in the coming year.

Here are five spine and neurosurgeons making headlines.

Growing rates of substance abuse disorders may have triggered a significant increase in the incidence of spinal infections in discharged patients in Washington, according to a study in Spine.

Medical City (Texas) McKinney hospital welcomed orthopedic spine surgeon Shyam Kishan, MD, according to Community Impact Newspaper.

Global 1 recognized spine surgeon Robert Bray, MD, as a 2018 Global 1 Top Leader for his use in bundled-payments, according to a LinkedIn post.

Frank Schwab, MD, chief of spine services at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, shares insights on the evolution of technology in orthopedics as well the future of bundled-payments.

Here are four spine and neurosurgeons who recently received honors, awards or promotions in January.

Adult spinal deformity surgery patients with radiculopathy experience increased pain and disability postoperatively compared with patients without leg pain, according to a study in Spine.

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery created an opioid prescription program.

Richard Wohns, MD, hosted the Annual Mazama Spine Summit in Winthrop, Wash., from Jan. 25 to 27. This year marked the 15th annual event, which continues to grow.