Spine

Researchers analyzed both surgical and patient-reported outcomes following lumbar fusions in ambulatory surgery centers, according to a study published in Spine.

A retrospective case series found single-photon emission CT/CT enhances back pain management, according to Medscape. Salt Lake City-based University of Utah researchers presented their findings at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2016 Annual Meeting.

Michael Roh, MD, co-founder of Rockford (Ill.) Spine Center, shared his insight on cervical spine surgery during a panel at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center in New York City, according to rrstar.com.

Freehold, N.J.-based Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute emphasized National Scoliosis Awareness Month, recognized in June.

Clinical Spine Surgery published a study investigating the clinical outcomes and cost utility of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion for treating adjacent segment disease.

Here are five spine surgeons and neurosurgeons in the news this past week.

Chicago-based Rush University Medical Center researchers compared the use of multimodal analgesia versus patient-controlled analgesia following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, according to a study published in Spine.

Edison, N.J.-based JFK Neuroscience Institute's pain management program emphasizes minimally invasive spine procedures, according to NJ.com.

Here are eight things for spinal surgeons to know for June 23, 2016.

The Medical Center of Plano (Texas) may expand its Brain and Spine Hospital to meet patient volume, according to Community Impact Newspaper.