Spine

A new study published in the Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques examines surgery for cervical disc degeneration with a new zero-profile implant.

The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons are collaborating to establish a Spine Patient Registry, according to newswise.

Journal of Physiology published a new study, which found mice with spinal muscular atrophy benefited from long-term exercise, according to News-Medical.

Practicing movements at various speeds improves nerve functions following a spinal cord injury, based on a Japan-based Hiroshima University study, according to News-Medical. 

A new study published in Spine examined recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 in lumbar fusion procedures for degenerative spondylolisthesis.

A new study published in Spine examines the observational studies focused on cervical disc arthroplasty and compared the results to randomized controlled trials.

Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, MD, inspired a new Disney movie, according to The Baltimore Sun.

Spine surgeon Mir Ali, MD, is now using minimally invasive procedures to treat patients with compression spine fractures, according to The Herald-News.

Andrew Moulton, MD, recently returned from a week-long mission trip in the Dominican Republic, according to a Bradenton Herald report.

Michael J. Elliott, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Valley Children's Healthcare in Madera, Calif., implanted MAGEC rods to correct the curvature of a patient's spine, according to The Fresno Bee.