Spine

Orthopedic spine surgeon Brandon P. Hirsch, MD, joined the CORE Institute in Phoenix in 2018.

Four spine surgeons discuss current trends in spine surgery reimbursement and insurance coverage.

Patients with low back or lower extremity pain had the highest risk of long-term opiate use if they were initially diagnosed by a pain management specialist or anesthesia provider, according to a study in Spine.

Male sex, pseudarthrosis and non-fusion cases predicted positive cultures in revision spinal surgery, according to a study in Spine.

Here are the top 10 most-read articles on Becker's Spine Review from Jan. 7-11.

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth (Mass.) welcomed Aubrey Okpaku, MD, to its spine care and neurosurgery center in Plymouth, according to Plymouth Wicked Local.

Here are six spine and neurosurgeons making headlines.

Here are the 10 most-read articles on Becker's Spine Review in 2018.

Implementing the enhanced perioperative care program at a spine surgery referral center reduced costs and hospital length of stay, according to a study in Spine.

Among physicians, neurosurgeons make among the top salaries at $591,767 on average, according to salary.com.