Spine

Researchers from Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, both located in New York City, studied the use of spinal anesthesia versus general anesthesia for spine surgery, according to Medscape.

Methodist Hospitals in Northwest Indiana added Nassir Mansour, MD.

OrthoConnecticut’s Danbury (Conn.) Orthopedics welcome spine surgeon Justin Paul, MD, PhD, according to Voices News.

A new study published in Clinical Spine Surgery examines postoperative narcotic consumption for anterior lumbar interbody fusion and lateral lumbar interbody fusion patients.

Enid, Okla.-based Integris Bass Baptist Health Center is ending its neurosurgery program and transferring any neuro patients to Oklahoma City, according to the Enid News.

Here are eight spine surgeons and neurosurgeons that joined new organizations, moved locations or received promotions in October 2017.

Pathological sacral fractures, such as sacral insufficiency fractures, are common among certain subsets of the population. Sacral insufficiency fractures are typically diagnosed in a frail elderly patient who experiences pain preventing or limiting ambulation. The most common cause is osteoporosis.…

Here are seven key stories on outpatient spine trends and news.

A new study published in Clinical Spine Surgery examines the cost difference between spinal procedures based on the severity of the patient's illness.

Surgical case communication issues are a common problem in the healthcare industry.