Spine

The KAST study — Kiva Safety and Effectiveness Trial — was a multicenter, randomized controlled trial to evaluate treating osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures with the Kiva system.

United Regional hospital in Texas acquired the Mazor Renaissance robotic spine surgery system.

A new study published in Spine compares outcomes for degenerative spondylolisthesis surgical cases with and without interbody arthrodesis added to posterolateral arthrodesis.

Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston named James D. Kang, MD, as chairman of the department of orthopedic surgery.

How are physicians — especially specialists — interacting with population health?

Over the last decade, an increasing number of doctors, including gastroenterologists, have looked internationally in their wealth planning – although, overall, still a small minority.

Here are 10 spine surgeons who were in the news over the past week.

The cases of lumbar spinal stenosis are increasing according to healthcare officials. The baby boomer generation is anticipated to raise the number of LSS cases in the coming years.

As part of the International Scoliosis Awareness day, healthcare officials are offering free scoliosis screening and an awareness concert at People's Park in Davao City in the Philippines.

A new study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery examines whether 24-hour antibiotic prophylaxis after spine surgery is appropriate in cases where a drain is used.