Spine

Here are eight things for spinal surgeons to know for March 30, 2017.

A new study published in Spine examines 1,400 consecutive patients who underwent elective spine surgery at Duke University Hospital and measures 30-day readmissions.

James Lynch, MD, of Reno-based SpineNevada was the first surgeon in the state to use Titan Spine's nano surface technology in anterior lumbar interbody fusion and lateral lumbar interbody fusion procedures.

Milwaukee-based Medical College of Wisconsin appointed Shekar N. Kurpad, MD, PhD, chair of its department of neurosurgery, according to Urban Milwaukee.

A new study published in Spine examines the complications and risks for cervical decompression and cervical fusion among elderly patients.

A recent study covered in Claims Journal revealed over 62 percent of workers who underwent spinal fusion surgery had initially reported their conditions as strains or sprains.

Of the 30 largest cities in the U.S., San Jose, Calif., is the most expensive place to receive cervical spine surgery, according to Healthcare Blue Book. However, the physician services fees are highest in Charlotte, N.C., for cervical spinal fusions,…

Zarina Ali, MD, was the first female neurosurgeon at Pennsylvania Hospital in Center City, and now she's encouraging other women to take the plunge, according to a report in The Philly Voice.

Here are 10 spine surgeons who made this week's news:

A new study published in The Spine Journal examines whether conflicts of interest influence the outcomes of cervical disc arthroplasty clinical studies.