Spine

Here are eight things for spinal surgeons to know for April 13, 2017.

A new study published in Spine examines the reoperation rates for single-level lumbar discectomy.

Scott Blumenthal, MD, of Plano-based Texas Back Institute, performed the nation's first herniated disc repair surgery with the AnchorKnot Tissue Approximation Kit by Burlington Mass.-based Anchor Orthopaedics.

Scott Blumenthal, MD, co-founder of the Center for Disc Replacement Texas Back Institute in Plano, discusses big challenges and opportunities for private practice spine surgeons today.

The Cervical Spine Research Society elected new officers for the 2016-17 year.

A study presented at the Cervical Spine Research Society annual meeting in 2015 examined trends in cervical spinal fusion over the past 16 years.

A new study published in Spine examines how neurologic deficits can impact patient-related outcomes for lumbar scoliosis surgical treatment in adults.

Stephen Hochschuler, MD, co-founder of Texas Back Institute in Plano, discusses bundled payments for global episodes of care and how the spine field is adapting to value-based payments.

A study published in Spine examines the impact of insulin dependence on patients who undergo spinal fusion procedures.

Here are 15 key notes on orthopedic and spine device companies from the past week.