Spine

Here are five spine and neurosurgeons who recently received awards, promotions or made media appearances:

Experienced spine surgeons were more enthusiastic about cost containment than newer spine surgeons, according to a survey published in the Journal of Spine Surgery.

Four spine surgeons discussed how the independent spine practice landscape has changed in the last 10 years.

Outpatient cervical and lumbar spine surgery is safe and effective, according to a systematic review published in Neurosurgery.

A data-driven triage system more effectively predicted the likelihood that back pain patients would undergo spine surgery within one year than the existing triage system, according to a study in Spine.

Here are the top 10 most-read articles on Becker's Spine Review between Aug. 27-31.

Brian Gengler, MD, joined Precision Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Irving, Texas.

A study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine examined the variation between spine surgeons for Medicare beneficiaries undergoing lumbar spinal surgery for degenerative conditions.

Here are 14 spine and neurosurgeons who joined new practices in August.

Each year, U.S. News & World Report examines hospitals across the country and provides a score in neurology and neurosurgery.