Spine

A study, published in The Spine Journal, examined whether anterior cervical discectomy and fusion procedures are safer in hospitals or outpatient facilities.

A new study published in Spine examines the 90-day reimbursements for primary single-level posterior lumbar fusion.

Five spine surgeons weigh in on the biggest areas for opportunity in spine care in the coming year.

The prevalence of severe lumbar and cervical disorders is driving the global spinal fusion market.

Justin S. Whitlow, MD, joined Brunswick-based Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Neurosciences.

A recent Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic study, published in Neurology, found many patients diagnosed with spinal cord inflammation of an unknown cause have a specific diagnosis.

While both specialties require extensive training, there are various differences between orthopedic spine surgeons and neurosurgeons. Spine surgery incorporates both specialist surgeons; however, there is no medical governing board certifying spine surgeons, according to bizfluent.

Here are eight things for spinal surgeons to know for Jan. 11, 2018.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued a new statement noting all children and teenagers may not require scoliosis screening, Reuters reports.

Downers Grove, Ill.-based Advocate Medical Group welcomed five neurosurgeons to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Ill. The five neurosurgeons will practice at the hospital’s Brain & Spine Institute, the Chicago Tribune reports.