Spine

Researchers at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York investigated lumbar spine surgery outcomes for patients with Parkinson disease, according to The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

Patrick Hogan, DO, received the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association President's Award for his excellent service and contributions to the osteopathic medical profession in Arizona.

Jeffrey Wise, MD, of Blue Ridge Orthopaedic and Spine Center in Warrenton, Va., received the Inaugural NASS Spine Advocacy Award at the NASS meeting in October, according to Fauquier.com.

The National Academy of Medicine elected Frances E. Jensen, MD, to its membership, according to Penn News.

A new study published in The Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques examined two-level circumferential lumbar fusions, comparing midline and paraspinal posterior approaches.

Healthgrades named Alvarado Hospital in San Diego to its 2016 America's 100 Best hospitals for orthopedic surgery, spine surgery and critical care.

The Country Music Association gave Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn., $3 million, according to The Tennessean.

Gregory Corradino, MD, of Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn., is offering a seminar for physicians seeking to bolster their practices, according to abc19. The seminar will take place on Oct. 23 at Holston Valley.

Sang-Ho Lee, MD, chairman of Wooridul Spine Hospital in Korea, received the Parviz Kambin Award at the North American Spine Society meeting in October, according to Korea IT Times.

A new study published in Spine examines intrawound vancomycin to prevent surgical site infection for patients with spinal tumors and non-spinal tumor patients.