Spine

The D-dimer levels in patients with acute traumatic cervical spinal cord injuries may reveal their chances of getting deep vein thrombosis, based on a study led by Muneaki Masuda, MD, of the Japan Labour Health and Welfare Organization Spinal Injuries…

Through a strategic collaboration between Integrated Prescription Solutions and Cordant Laboratory Solutions, Integrated Prescription Solutions can flag patients at-risk for the misuse of opioids.

Propublica released data earlier this year describing surgery rates and complications. With the data's release, many medical providers, including members of North American Spine Society, are discussing how the public has tremendous information about care and practices, and how more…

In a landscape of value-based purchasing, do navigation and robotics pose economically-sound options?

Tallahassee (Fla.) Memorial HealthCare is building a $250 million surgical center, according to Tallahassee Democrat.

A new study published in Spine examines the geographic variation in the early MRI for acute work-related low back pain.

The Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, Ga., recognized veterans with spinal cord injuries, according to WAGT26.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave tentative approval of an extended-release abuse-deterrent oxycodone, Xtampza ER, for chronic pain management, according to Medscape.

Here are 15 spine surgeons who recently received awards or promotions.

A study published in Spine examines the readmission rates as a quality of care measure and predictor of readmission within 30 days after spine surgery.