Spine

Here are eight things for spinal surgeons to know for Jan. 19, 2017.

A new study published in Spine examines the risk factors associated with transforaminal interbody fusion for lumbar degenerative disc disease.

The Michael and Ann Ciresi Midwest Fetal Care Center based in Minneapolis will now offer open fetal surgery.

A new study published in the International Journal of Spine Surgery examines the readmission rate for outpatient anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.

The Beaumont Awards Program organization awarded Richard Francis, MD, MBA, the 2016 Best of Beaumont Award in the doctor category.

Stanford (Calif.) University School of Medicine researchers studied the cause of opioid side effects, according to Medical Xpress.

A new study published in Spine examines an accelerated discharge protocol for posterior spinal fusion patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Michael Roh, MD, of Rockford (Ill.) Spine Center, presented to Rockford-based OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center staff, as a part of the Grand Rounds program.

Amy L. Howe, MD, will see patients at Sterling Ridge Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in The Woodlands, Texas, according to Woodlands Online.

Here are five spine and neurosurgeons making headlines for the week of Jan. 13, 2017.