Spine

While single-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion and cervical disc replacement are both cost-effect cervical disc degeneration treatments, CDR is the more cost-effective procedure at seven years postoperatively, according to a study in Spine.

Barry Pollard, MD, was named to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation's board of directors, according to the Enid News & Eagle.

Here are ten spine surgeon leaders to know.

Five spine surgeons share their best tips for better time management.

Charlotte, N.C.-based Novant Health welcomed Jonathan French, MD, to Novant Health Spine Specialists-Mint Hill in Charlotte, according to Mint Hill Times.

Williamsport, Pa.-based UPMC Susquehanna welcomed neurosurgeon Georgios Klironomos, MD.

Here are five spine and neurosurgeons who recently received honors, awards or promotions.

Erich Marchand, MD, 64, passed away Nov. 1, Rapid City Journal reports.

After completing her neurosurgery resident duties, Venita Simpson, MD, headed to the polls Nov. 6, according to The Washington Post.

A study in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine evaluated the effectiveness of using local anesthetic in endoscopic posterior decompression procedures for lumbar spinal stenosis patients.