Spine

Asterias Biotherapeutics' SCiStar Phase 1/2a clinical study yielded positive outcomes for patients with complete cervical spinal cord injury.

A new study published in Spinal Deformity examines the impact of cell saver use during adult spinal deformity correction.

Ashish Patel, MD, and Elian Shepherd, MD, of Methodist Hospital in Merrillville, Ind., perform scoliosis and spine operations together, according to the Northwest Indiana Times.

Max Burr, MD, died on June 11 at the age of 76 in Michigan, according to Ledger-Enquirer.

On June 12, attorney Amy Magnano presented a case defending Johnny B. Delashaw, MD, against nurse allegations of improper conduct, The Seattle Times reports.

John Peloza, MD, of Dallas-based Center for Spine Care, performed the nation's first cervical decompression procedures with Carevature Medical's Dreal system.

The average cost for lumbar spinal fusions in the 10 largest metropolitan cities are oftentimes less than in the 10 smallest metropolitan cities, as ranked by the U.S. Census Bureau based on population.

A new study published in Clinical Spine Surgery examines the best treatment options for chronic low back pain.

Adam Lipson, MD, of Union, N.J.-based IGEA Brain and Spine, implanted the Nuvectra Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation System.

A new study published in The Spine Journal examines the risks associated with cement-augmented screws for spinal fusion in patients with low bone quality.