Spine

Here are 12 spine surgeons and neurosurgeons in the news this past week.

Cerebrotech Medical Systems added Nathan Selden, MD, PhD, to its scientific advisory board.

The FDA has approved marketing for the first "cerebrospinal fluid nucleic acid-based test for simultaneous detection of multiple pathogens that can cause central nervous system infections," according to HHS.

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis researchers have developed a surgical technique that allows spinal cord injury patients to regain movement in their hands and arms, according to Washington University in St. Louis.

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A new study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine examines the predictors of improved early outcome for patients with traumatic central cord syndrome.

The University of Michigan intraoperative neuromonitoring program trains students to help surgeons perform safer operations by avoiding nerve-damaging situations, according to newswise.

Two spine surgeons discuss the most frustrating aspects of maintaining independent practice in an increasingly consolidated healthcare landscape.

Through its "Doses of Reality" campaign, Wisconsin officials are raising awareness about the appropriate storing and disposing of prescription painkillers to reduce prescription painkiller abuse in the state, according to Weau.com.

Non-operative spine specialists are able to work in tandem with spine surgeons in a practice when conservative treatment has failed; a spine surgeon is able to move forward with the case if surgery is required. Working with non-operating physicians has…