Spine

Here two spine surgeons discuss what they wished they had known before deciding to open an independent practice.

Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa, has been designated a Blue Distinction Center+ for spine surgery and knee and hip replacement by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, according to The Des Moines Register.

Chicago-based Midwest Orthopaedics Minimally Invasive Spine Institute at Rush and Oak Brook, Ill-based Athletico Golf are conducting a return-to-play study for golfers needing spine surgery due to back or neck pain.

American Spine, based in Frederick, Md., welcomed orthopedic surgeon Tina Cervieri, MD, to its team.

A new study published in the International Journal of Spine Surgery examines how cervical disc arthroplasty outcomes can have an impact on depression.

Neal F. Kassell, MD, has been selected to serve on the National Cancer Institute's Blue Ribbon Panel for Vice President Joe Biden's National Cancer Moonshot Initiative.

Marina Del Ray, Calif.-based DISC Sports & Spine Center's orthopedic surgeon Andrew Bulczynski, MD, provided recommendations on how to minimize your risk of injury when resuming exercise.

Mercy Health-Cincinnati is entering into a clinical partnership with Cincinnati-based Mayfield Brain & Spine, according to Cincinnati Business Courier.

Australia-based University of New South Wales created a new stem cell construct for regenerative treatment, according to siliconrepublic.

Minneapolis-based University of Minnesota Medical Center granted Sunny Kim, MD, privileges to perform complex spine surgery, according to Voice of Alexandria.