Spine

In the search for alternative modes of pain management, scientists from Saint Louis University studied how neuropathic pain occurs and how it can be turned off in a laboratory, reports Medical Xpress.

Three spine surgeons discuss how they make sure their relationships with patients do not suffer due to the increase in health IT use.

Former MLB pitcher Bobby Jenks reached a settlement with the spine surgeon who performed a spinal decompression on him that resulted in complications, according to an NBC Sports Chicago report.

A new study by lead author Anthony Yeung, MD, and published in Neurospine, examines outcomes for endoscopic transforaminal foraminoplasty in patients with forminal stenosis.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning have made inroads into the healthcare system, both for administrative processes and clinical applications. Surgeons are also excited about the future potential of AI in spine.

Attending neurosurgeon at Neurological Surgery PC in New Hyde Park, N.Y., Robert N. Holtzman, MD, has been chosen for the Lifetime Achievement Award by the International Association of Top Professionals for his outstanding leadership and commitment to the field, reports…

Neurosurgeon Mark Hornyak, MD, has joined The William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, Conn., and the Hartford HealthCare Ayer Neuroscience Institute, also in Norwich, reports local newspaper The Day.

Tampa, Fla.-based Physician Partners of America welcomed three former Laser Spine Institute surgeons.

The global spinal artificial disc market is expected to reach $4.8 billion by 2025 with a compound annual growth rate of 6.5 percent, according to a report published by Crystal Market Research.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Ark., has added Thomas Whitfield Morris III, MD, to its staff, reports Arkansas Business.