Spine

Patients having two-level cervical disc replacement tended to have fewer postoperative complications compared to those having two-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, according to a study published in the April 15 edition of Spine. Researchers gathered data for two-level cervical…

Dallas-based spine surgeon Michael Rimlawi, DO, has launched a scholarship program for undergraduate and graduate students interested in going into medicine.  Dr. Rimlawi works as a minimally invasive spine surgeon at his own private practice. Scholarship recipients will be selected…

Medivis has earned FDA clearance for its spine navigation platform, ahead of its commercial launch in the U.S.  The platform can be used for both orthopedic and neurosurgery, utilizing augmented reality and artificial intelligence to provide surgeons holographic navigation across…

Medtech company Inspired Spine has tapped healthcare attorney Ross Matlack as its new CEO. Mr. Matlack previously served as CEO of multiple hospitals, according to an April 1 news release from the company.  In addition, the company has partnered with…

Disc replacement technology is evolving, and Todd Lanman, MD, said he’s interested in developments that affect the longevity and function of implants. Dr. Lanman, a neurosurgeon at Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai, will be featured in an upcoming episode of “Becker’s Spine…

Neurosurgeon Rodrigo Navarro-Ramirez, MD, joined Cleveland Clinic Weston (Fla.) Hospital, South Florida Hospital News reported April 1. His special interests include minimally invasive spine surgery, robotics, navigation and motion preservation. Dr. Navarro-Ramirez earned his medical degree at School of Medicine,…

Becker’s reported on two developments in spine lawsuits since March 19. 1. Elevance Health settled a class-action lawsuit over denial of coverage for minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion surgery. The settlement includes more than $2.5 million for out-of-pocket payments made…

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton is now offering ultra-minimally invasive spine surgery, the hospital said March 31. Ultra-minimally invasive spine surgery is available for patients with conditions including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, arthritis and osteoarthritis. “Ultra-minimally invasive spine surgery offers…

Nine spine surgeons have joined new practices or added to their titles in March: Note: This is not an exhaustive list. 1. Mercy Health Springfield (Ohio) Neurosurgery added Neal Mehan, MD, to its staff. 2. Oswego Health Medical Practice added…

Charleston-based Medical University of South Carolina added spinal neurosurgeon Patrick Jowdy, MD. Dr. Jowdy specializes in complex spine surgery and previously worked in private practice, according to a March 31 news release. He is working at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical…