Spine
In the realm of spinal fusion surgery, the quest for faster, safer, and more reliable bone formation has led to…
Informed consent has become more important than ever for spine surgeons and their patients, and the conversations are going beyond the immediate post-surgical outcomes. Two spine surgeons discuss how discussions around informed consent have evolved. Ask Spine Surgeons is a…
Praveen Reddy, MD, is a neurosurgeon at Conroe, Texas-based Center for Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery, which operates six offices across the greater Houston area. Dr. Reddy has expertise in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted spine and brain surgery, including procedures using the…
Spine surgeon Dan Peterson, MD, joined Ascension Seton Southwest Hospital in March, Community Impact reported June 1. Dr. Peterson’s addition is part of the hospital’s larger work to add spine services. The hospital also added upgraded equipment and added an…
Delray Medical Center in Delray Beach, Fla., is the first hospital in the state to add Medtronic’s Stealth AXiS system. Lloyd Zucker, MD, performed the first case with the robot, according to a June 1 news release shared in South…
The University of Georgia Athletic Association, the Athens-based UGA School of Medicine and Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center completed a research study examining ways to improve outcomes for athletes who sustain catastrophic cervical spine injuries. The project, titled “Improving Outcomes…
Katherine Wagner, MD, is a neurosurgeon with Ventura (Calif.) Neurosurgery, and she has expertise in spine robots and endoscopic spine surgery. At Becker’s 22nd Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, Dr. Wagner spoke about the…
Becker’s reported on multiple spine and neurosurgeons moved to new practices or added to their titles in May. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. 1. Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital in Port St. Lucie, Fla., added spinal neurosurgeon Bruno Lazaro,…
Becker’s reported on six debut spine milestones at the regional and global scale in May from new devices and techniques. 1. HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center in Phoenix has added awake spine surgery. Surgeons with the hospital used awake spine…
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles uses an enhanced recovery protocol for pediatric patients undergoing spinal fusion surgery that aims to reduce pain, shorten hospital stays and speed recovery. The protocol is used for conditions including adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and combines preoperative…
Roger Härtl, MD, earned the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, he said in a May 27 LinkedIn post. The honor recognizes immigrants who “have shown an outstanding commitment to serving our nation either professionally, culturally or civically, among other criteria,”…