Spine

Here are ten spine surgeon leaders to know.

Neurosurgeon Adam Brish, MD, 93, passed away Sept. 11, The Mining Journal reports.

Four spine surgeons share advice on avoiding missteps early on in one's career.

Spine surgeon Jeffrey Wang, MD, was appointed the 2018-19 president of the North American Spine Society.

The incidence of cervical and thoracic spine fractures has increased, especially in white females ages 80 to 89, according to a study reported at the North American Spine Society Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, Sept. 26-29.

Cincinnati-based IncludeHealth tapped John M. Tew, MD, to lead the digital health and wellness company's medical advisory board.

At the 2018 North American Spine Society Annual Meeting, Jeffrey C. Wang, MD, was named president of the organization for 2018–2019.

Cape Girardeau, Mo.-based neurosurgeon Sonjay Fonn, MD, and his fiancee Deborah Seeger were convicted of submitting false claims to CMS and incurred fines of $5.49 million, according to the Southeast Missourian.

Board-certified pain medicine physician and anesthesiologist Melanie Novak, MD, joined Detroit-based Jagannathan Neurosurgery.

SpineLine revealed its "20 Under 40" list at the North American Spine Society Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, Sept. 26-29.