Spine

Thomas Schuler, MD, founded Reston-based Virginia Spine Institute in 1992 and has grown the practice to one of the largest multidisciplinary spinal groups in the region. As CEO, he leads the group through changes in healthcare and continues to succeed…

The Journal of Neurosurgery's Neurosurgical Focus May 2017 edition includes a systematic literature review of the current application for robotics in spine surgery.

Researchers compared anterior lumber interbody fusion outcomes with and without an "access surgeon," in a study published in Spine.

Nobody intentionally does things to increase their risk of suffering a back injury, but oftentimes we unknowingly do things that leave us predisposed to a spinal injury. Today, we take a look at five ways people unknowingly stress and strain…

A new study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine examines how preoperative epidural injections affect postoperative infection rates for lumbar spinal fusion patients.

Atlanta-based Shepherd Center appointed Michael Yochelson, MD, its new CMO, according to Atlanta Business Chronicle.

Here are six spine surgeons who made the news this week:

A new study published in Spine examines the correlation between health-related quality of life scores, radiographic parameters and complications among adult spinal deformity patients.

Tampa, Fla.-based Laser Spine Institute revealed study findings that showed military personnel return to duty faster after undergoing minimally invasive spine surgery.

Five spine surgeons share their experiences in the spine field and whether they would recommend the specialty to young physicians.