Spine

The under-diagnosis of and limited treatment options for patients with vertebral compression fractures (VCF) can contribute to poor outcomes among VCF patients, opioid reliance and added cost to the healthcare system. Vertebral compression fractures often occur among adults with osteoporosis…

Johnny Benjamin, MD, a former spine surgeon based in Vero Beach, Fla., was sentenced to life in prison for his role in a federal drug case that lead to a woman's death, according to TC Palm.

Five spine surgeons share advice for professional growth over the course of one's career.

A new study published in Spine examines the 90-day episode following spine surgery.

A jury awarded a Detroit Medical Center Children's Hospital of Michigan patient $135 million after a spine surgery left her paralyzed, according to MLive.com.

The June 2018 International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery newsletter included updates from CPT Assistant correcting an issue around two spine-related codes.

Durham, N.C.-based Duke Health named Christopher I. Shaffrey, MD, chief of the Duke Spine Division, effective Sept. 1.

Here are four spine and neurosurgeons making headlines:

Nine additional physicians join 15 others charged in an illegal 15-year spine surgery bribery scheme at Pacific Hospital in Long Beach, Calif., according to The Orange County Register.

Here are the 10 most-read articles featured on Becker's Spine Review between June 25 and June 29.