Spine

A growing number of degenerative spondylolisthesis and degenerative scoliosis cases in the elderly and an increasing number of obese people with spine deformities will drive the global spinal stenosis market growth between 2016 and 2026.

Sadiq Sohani, MD, medical director of Center for Spine and Pain Medicine, bought out the Georgia Pain Physicians Clinic of Calhoun's lease, according to Northwest Georgia News.

Research has shown that restoring appropriate sagittal balance can deliver positive patient outcomes. When looking to address sagittal imbalance and maximize opportunities for fusion, implant design makes a significant difference. Surgeons have many options when selecting the best implant and…

Dr. James Fricton, a pain specialist and professor at Minneapolis-based University of Minnesota, has worked in the pain management field for nearly three decades, and has found patient education and training is crucial to a successful pain management treatment plan.

Pablo Pazmino, MD, highlights the importance of bringing patients into the fold so they can make educated decisions as well as challenges that lay ahead for spine surgeons.

A new study published in Spine examines how a patient's preoperative nutritional status affects 30-day hospital readmissions after elective spine surgery.

Hoboken, N.J.-based The Spine & Sports Health Center is now offering spinal cord stimulation trial procedures.

The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation is collaborating with the state's Department of Health and the Coffee County Anti-Drug Coalition to combat opioid abuse.

The American Bar Association will hold its third Medical Device & Healthcare Technology Compliance Institute, October 13-14 in Washington D.C., covering the latest on compliance topics and issues affecting the medical device and healthcare technology industry.

Kaith Almefty, MD, and Jay D. Turner, MD, PhD, joined Phoenix-based Barrow Brain and Spine.