Spine

The department of neurosurgery at the University of Buffalo ranked among the top 20 academically productive neurosurgery residency programs, based on a Journal of Neurosurgery article, according to buffalo.edu.

Mateo Ziu, MD, is traveling next week to meet Pope Francis, inspired by Mother Teresa and the role she played in his life, according to a KXAN report.

A patient who underwent artificial cervical disc replacement surgery is suing Blue Shield of California for refusing to cover the procedure, according to a Courthouse News report.

A new study published in Spine examined complex cervical spine surgery using pedicle screws inserted with Stealth Navigation and three-dimensional image-guided O-arm technology.

North American Spine in Dallas backs National Pain Awareness Month, recognized in September.

Republican Tom Rooney and Democrat Patrick Murphy, two Florida congressmen, are proposing legislation to make February National Spine Ability Month, according to Sunshine State News.

The Christ Hospital Health Network in Cincinnati opened a new spine center, according to Healthcare Design Magazine.

A female patient is suing her spine surgeon and hospital over alleged negligence during a 2012 surgery, according to a Cook County Record report.

Here are 11 spine surgeons and neurosurgeons in the news this past week.

Ahmad Nassr, MD, associate professor of orthopedics at Mayo in Rochester, Minn., has spent time as a visiting surgeon working with the Palestinian Children's relief fund over the past few years, according to a LaCrosse Tribune report.