Spine

Board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon Albert E. Dean, Jr., MD, 85, passed away, the Shreveport Times reports.

Here are the top 10 most-read articles on Becker's Spine Review from Feb. 4-8.

Minneapolis-based University of Minnesota researchers developed an electric stimulation device that restored voluntarily movement in two patients with spinal cord injuries, Minnesota Daily reports.

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.