Spine

An inability to fully utilize manganese may cause some cases of severe adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, according to a study in Nature Communications.

Four new studies indicate that the U.S. healthcare system is progressing toward a patient-centered, comprehensive and collaborative care model.

Michael Fehlings, MD, PhD, led a research team at the Krembil Research Institute in Toronto, Canada, to develop a strategy to restore breathing after traumatic spinal cord injury. Study findings are detailed Nature.

Researchers found performing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion procedures in the outpatient setting reduced costs while maintaining patient safety standards, according to an Iowa Orthopedic Journal study.

Five spine surgeons discuss the intricacies of device and technique development and share advice for surgeons who want to enter the arena.

Neurosurgeon T. Forcht Dagi, MD, filed a $1 million lawsuit against Delta Airlines alleging false imprisonment in March 2015. However, the lawsuit is likely to be dismissed, according to Law 360.

Together, Jackson Country, Miss.-based Singing River Health System and Bienville (Miss.) Orthopaedic Specialists performed the state's first robotic spine surgery, according to WLOX.

Jared Ament, MD, recently joined Los Angeles-based Sierra Neuroscience Institute.

Richard Fessler, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon at Chicago-based Rush University Medical Center. He has focused his practice on minimally invasive spine surgery as well as treating spinal cord injury patients.

Two spine surgeons performed the first endoscopic spine surgery at Reston (Va.) Hospital Center.