Spine

Payers have posed as obstacles for spine in ambulatory surgery centers, but the recent additions and proposals of ASC payable codes for spine procedures should ease up some of the difficulties surgery centers face.

A new study published in Clinical Spine Surgery examines acute complications among spinal deformity surgical patients who are 70 years old or older.

Cleveland Clinic named Michael Steinmetz, MD, chairman of the neurosurgery department, according to Crain's Cleveland Business.

University of California San Francisco researchers analyzed the impact of human neurons transplanted into mice with spinal cord injuries, according to Medical Xpress.

Global Spine Outreach is hosting its third Annual Gala Fundraiser on Oct. 8 in Oak Brook, Ill. 

Andrew Kokkino, MD, of Springfield-based Oregon Neurosurgery Specialists, speaks to the challenges neurosurgeons continue to face in a complex healthcare system.

Here are eight things for spinal surgeons to know for Sept. 22, 2016.

A new study published in The Spine Journal examines the independent predictors of lumbar spinal fusion patient improvement.

Patrick Hayes, MD, of OrthoCarolina, in Shelby, North Carolina, recently traveled to Leon, Nicaragua, to hold a clinic and see patients at the Hedodora teaching hospital.

Paul Miller, MD, is joining the staff of Montana-based Benefis Orthopedics, the Great Falls Tribune reports.