Spine

Fugitive spine surgeon Atiq Durrani, MD, who fled to Pakistan amid allegations of insurance fraud and performing unnecessary surgery, testified yesterday via video during his trial, according to a WLWT report.

As the civil trial against Atiq Drrani, MD, continues, the fugitive spine surgeon's attorney asked the judge to not to allow the testimony of a surgeon who would have been critical of Dr. Durrani, according to WLWT 5.

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.