Spine

Atlanta-based Emory University School of Medicine elected Scott Boden, MD, to serve as its orthopedic department chair.

Recent changes in today's healthcare environment have led to confusion, turmoil and uncertainty. With such as in most cases once one is informed and to some degree risk tolerant, opportunities arise.

Surgical deformity correction in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis significantly improves patients' quality of life and psychological well-being, according to a prospective study in The European Spine Journal.

Nearly half of visual-related complications in patients who undergo spinal deformity surgery resolve completely, according to a study in Spine.

The details of a Colorado spine surgeon's plea deal for alleged bankruptcy fraud are coming to light, according to the Daily Camera Boulder County News.

Lumbar spine surgery patients have a longer length of stay when surgery occurs later in the week, according to a study in Neurosurgery.

A federal judge rejected The Seattle Times' bid to dismiss defamation claims brought by Johnny Delashaw, MD, according to the Puget Sound Business Journal.

Here are the top 10 most-read articles on Becker's Spine Review between Aug. 20 and 24.

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