Spine

Researchers analyzed whether cervical total disc replacement using the Mobi-C proved an effective alternative to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion in a new study published in the International Journal of Spine Surgery.

Montgomery, Ala.-based Jackson Hospital will offer a training event with the Stryker Mobile Lab on March 5, according to AlabamaNews.net.

Kevin Nash, a Hall of Fame wrestler, gave permission for his spinal cord and brain to be donated for chronic traumatic encephalopathy research following his death, according to ESPN.

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

The Mischer Neuroscience Institute at Memorial Hermann and the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, both in Houston, added neurosurgeon Sebastian R. Herrera, MD, according to a Katy Magazine report.

Here are eight things for spinal surgeons to know for March 3, 2016.

All facets of healthcare are working to scale back costs — including complex spine procedures. Innovators are devising new technologies and surgical tools for spine surgery that will yield enhanced outcomes for patients, and ultimately, will drive down costs.

American Spine will open its new satellite office in Silver Springs, Md., on March 4.

Researchers analyzed whether patients with spinal metastases from non-small-cell lung cancer could enhance their quality of life with surgery, according to a new study published in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

Madison, Wisc.-based Wellbe, an integrated care delivery solutions provider, established an advisory board with nine healthcare experts.