Spine

Here are eight things for spinal surgeons to know for Oct. 8, 2015.

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…

Here are 14 spine surgeons who recently received awards or promotions.

Drury University in Springfield, Mo.. will honor North American Spine Society President Heidi Prather, DO, of Washington University Orthopedics, as a distinguished alumnae, according to Drury University Newsroom.

Market Research Reports released a spinal surgery market outlook for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

North American Spine welcomed Kendall Carll, MD, to its Plano, Texas location. A board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon, Dr. Carll will treat patients at Plano Surgical Hospital.