Spine

Here are eight things for spinal surgeons to know for August 4, 2016.

A new study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine examines lumbar discectomy and postoperative return-to-work.

Joshua Bederson, MD, a neurosurgeon at New York City-based Mount Sinai Hospital, is the first to use Germany-based Leica Microsystems' CaptiView.

Three spine surgeons discuss their all-time favorite movies.

Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Erlanger Health System added Joseph H. Miller, MD, to its team, according to The Chattanoogan.

Canada-based Krembil Research Institute researchers studied which biomarkers play a role in spine osteoarthritis development, according to Medical Xpress.

A study recently published in Spine compares outcomes between single- and two-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.

Mastering microsurgical techniques proves essential for spine surgeons performing minimally invasive spinal surgery. The following four spine surgeons provide insight into their acquaintances with the surgical microscope.

Worcester-based University of Massachusetts Medical School and Worcester-based University of Massachusetts Medical Center appointed Mark D. Johnson, MD, PhD, chair of the neurosurgery department.

The International Association of HealthCare Professionals inducted board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon Gerald Q. Greenfield Jr., MD.