Spine

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.

Two spinal cord injury patients with complete motor paralysis were able to walk independently after a combined regimen of locomotor exercises and spinal cord epidural stimulation, according to a study in NEJM.

Lawrence Rinksy, MD, performed an early onset scoliosis procedure using magnetic rods, KSAT ABC 12 reports.

Tiger Woods won the Tour Championship Sept. 23 in Atlanta, Ga., his first tournament win in five years, according to ESPN.