Spine

In an effort to ensure employees with back pain received correct and timely treatment, Wal-Mart developed the spine centers of excellence program in 2012. The centers included Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa., Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo., and Virginia…

A new study published in Spine examines the cost and length of stay associated with lumbar spinal fusion patients who are treated for adverse events.

The only approved stem cell treatments in the United States include stem cell transplants from bone marrow or blood intended for patients with some cancers, according to Kaiser Health News. Despite the promise of stem cells, many treatments are still…

Here are five spine surgeons in the headlines.

Here are eight spine surgeons and neurosurgeons who recently received awards or promotions.

A new study published in Spine examines the 30-day unplanned readmission rate and major complications for spinal surgery patients.

The German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases' researchers discovered how to regenerate nerve connections, according to HealthCanal.

The spine industry saw the effects of transitioning to a value-based environment, a slew of merger and acquisition activity, some dramatic lawsuits and continued growth of outpatient spine, among many other market changes in 2016.

Here are eight things for spinal surgeons to know for Oct. 6, 2016.

A study published in The Spine Journal examines facet joint injections and the impact of bundling CPT codes had on utilization.