Spine

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.

Here are nine spine, neurosurgeons in the news this week.

Florida Hospital Tampa boosted its Neuroscience Institute services to rebrand as the Brain & Spine Institute.

A new article published in Clinical Spine Surgery examines payer reform opportunities for spine surgery.

Five spine surgeons share their thoughts on the ways in which private practices can thrive in the current healthcare landscape.