Spine

Degenerative spondylolisthesis patients who are dependent on opioids had significantly higher healthcare utilization and overall costs after surgery, according to a study in the Journal of Neurosurgery.

Justin Clark, MD, was recognized as a 2018 Top Doctor in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Six spine surgeons share their best practices for helping patients understand complex diagnoses and treatment plans.

Here are eight things for spinal surgeons to know for June 28, 2018.

Insurers can redesign back pain medication coverage policies to improve pain management and reduce opioid-related injuries and deaths, according to a study in JAMA Network Open.

Afshin Razi, MD, was appointed vice chair and residency program director of New York City-based Maimonides Medical Center's orthopedics department, the Jewish Voice reports.

Paul Eichenseer, DO, will join OrthoNeuro in Columbus August 1.

The North American Spine Society launched a web-based spine registry in late June, welcoming spine care providers and allied health professionals to participate. 

Frank Phillips, MD, the director of the division of spine surgery and orthopedic surgery professor at Chicago-based Rush University Medical Center, spoke about the future of innovation and value in spine care during a keynote presentation at Becker's 16th Annual…

U.S. News & World Report released its "Best Hospitals for Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery" 2018-2019 rankings.