Spine

John Sarcona was diagnosed with scoliosis and kyphosis at the age of 5, according to CNN. By the age of 16, Mr. Sarcona had already undergone 16 spine surgeries to treat his disease.

Twelve spine surgeons who launched their practice over the past 10 years discuss the technology advancements and techniques they are most excited about for the future.

Surgeons from University College London, UCL Hospitals and London-based Great Ormond Street Hospital performed the first fetal spina bifida surgeries in the U.K.

Here are 10 spine surgeon leaders to know.

Eight spine surgeons discuss the key traits of leaders in the spine care arena.

Outpatient spine surgery continues to be safe and effective for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. A study in the International Journal of Spine Surgery tested the safety and efficiency of one-level and two-level cervical disc arthroplasty in an ambulatory surgery…

Aurora-based University of Colorado School of Medicine tapped Evalina Burger, MD, to serve as its chair of orthopedics, effective Nov. 1.

Dwight Tyndall, MD, a spine surgeon with Munster, Ind.-based Spine Care Specialists, has spent his career focused on advancing the spine field with minimally invasive surgery, motion preservation and outpatient procedures.

Samuel Joseph Jr., MD, is a spine surgeon based in Tampa, Fla. His practice focuses on treating patients with back pain operatively and nonoperatively. His surgical practice includes minimally invasive procedures, disc replacement and complex spinal reconstruction.

Priscilla Pang, MD, joined Bend, Ore.-based The Center Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Care & Research.