Spine

Researchers analyzed whether stopping fusion at L3 versus L4 impacted disc degeneration and facet joint degeneration, according to a Spine Deformity study.

Neurosurgeon Luis Tumialan, MD, of Phoenix-based Barrow Brain and Spine, spoke about the benefits of minimally invasive spine surgery during an ABC 15 segment, according to ABC 15.

According to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi's, Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Miss., has maintained its designation as a Blue Distinction+ Center of Excellence for knee, hip and spine surgery, the Hattiesburg American reports.

A new study published in Clinical Spine Surgery examines the vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib treatment for early-onset spinal deformity. 

Frederick, Md.-based American Spine opened a new collaborative clinic in Cairo, Egypt.

Board-certified neurosurgeon Sanjay Gupta, MD, of Atlanta-based Emory Clinic, ranks as the second most popular physician on Twitter in the United States, with more than 2 million followers, according to IndiaWest.

iCare Financial has helped Lititz, Penn.-based Lancaster Spinal Health expand its variety of patients over the last two years.

A new study published in Clinical Spine Surgery examines short term outcomes for cervical laminoplasty patients compared with posterior decompression and fusion for multilevel cervical pathology.

The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery's policy statement on cervical cage coverage was published last year. However, insurance company denials continue to plague many surgeons across the country.

Here are 10 spine surgeons and neurosurgeons in the news this past week.