Spine

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.

SmartCEO Magazine named Alexander Vaccaro, MD, PhD, MBA, CEO of the Year in Philadelphia. 

With the promising potential of improving outcomes, new technologies weave into the healthcare industry. But as costs continue to rise, healthcare professionals may want to consider if the amount of improvement resulting from new technology outweighs the associated pitfalls.

Columbia's College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York offered a laboratory course on operative approaches, according to Columbia University Medical Center.

Here are eight spine surgeons and neurosurgeons in the news this past week.

Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center says goodbye to neurosurgeon Noel Tulipan, MD, who died Nov. 2 from an illness, according to Vanderbilt University Medical Center.