Spine

Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Erlanger Health System's spine surgeon Venkat Ganapathy, MD, became a faculty member of AOSpine North America, according to The Chattanooga.

Dakota Dunes, S.D.-based CNOS neurosurgeon Matthew Johnson, MD, began a monthly clinic at Cherokee (Iowa) Regional Medical Center.

Seven spine surgeons share what they find most inspiring about their professional lives.

Santa Rosa, Calif-based neurosurgeon Thomas Keller, MD, was charged with unlawful distribution of painkillers and healthcare fraud, according to The Press Democrat.

The jury was seated Sept. 24 for the latest case against fugitive spine surgeon Atiq Durrani, MD, and Cincinnati-based Children's Hospital Medical Center, according to WLWT.

Chronic implant infection is associated with pedicle screw loosening after spinal fusion surgery, according to a study in the European Spine Journal.

Tyler-based Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital locations are part of a proposed megamerger with two of the state's largest health systems, according to Tyler Morning Telegraph.

Here are 12 spine and neurosurgeons who joined new practices in September.

Pain management specialist Gunter Cain, MD, joined Little Rock, Ark.-based Baptist Health Spine Center.

Here are the top 10 most-read articles on Becker's Spine Review from Sept. 24-28.