Spine

Frank Phillips, MD, co-founder of the Minimally Invasive Spine Institute at Rush in Chicago, discusses his biggest concern for spine surgeons today.

Indian River County officials charged 51-year-old orthopedic spine surgeon Johnny Benjamin, MD, with felony fentanyl trafficking, robbery and grand theft, according to TC Palm.

A new study published in Spine examines risk factors for reoperation in degenerative spondylolisthesis patients.

Here are the 10 most-read articles featured on Becker's Spine Review between Oct. 9 and Oct. 13.

Here are nine spine and neurosurgeons making headlines.

Robert Huang, MD, joined Sacred Heart's Pediatric Care Center at Gulf Breeze (Fla.), according to Santa Rosa's Press Gazette.

A new study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine examines patient reported outcomes and the impact of major complications. 

Aetna issued a coverage policy update for laminotomy with arthrodesis procedures and continues to consider additional edits for upcoming policy revision, according to a letter from North American Spine Society President F. Todd Wetzel, MD.

Israel P. Chambi, MD, has been named a 2017 Top Doctor in Santa Ana, Calif.

Robert Watkins, MD, will perform spine surgery on Cincinnati Bengals' player Tyler Eifert, according to Cincinnati.com.