Spine

Here are eight things for spinal surgeons to know for Feb. 5, 2015.

The North American Spine Society has a new coverage recommendation for percutaneous sacroiliac joint fusion.

Here five spine surgeons discuss the role and scope-of-practice for physician assistants in today's healthcare climate.

Northwestern University researchers are studying physical activity of patients after spine surgery using Fitbit activity trackers, according to a MobiHealthNews report. The information could help surgeons monitor recovery time in the future.

Patients with high pain sensitivity may report worse outcomes after lumbar spine surgery, according to a study published in Spine.

Cincinnati-based The Mayfield Clinic, an academic neurosurgery group, is planning a new 45,000-square-foot headquarters in Norwood, Ohio, which will consolidate four Mayfield office sites into one convenient location.

Cleveland-based St. Vincent Charity Medical Center's physician group added 12 new physicians, including two spine and neurosurgeons, according to a Crain's Cleveland Business report.

The number of spine surgeons using robotic technology across the United States is growing. There is only one FDA-approved robotic spine surgery system — the Mazor Renaissance robotic system — which aims to improve pedicle screw placement accuracy.

A study published in Spine examines the work-related risk factors for neck pain.

Michael Wang, MD, a renowned spine surgeon at the University of Miami Health System, is one of the pioneers in advancing the use of minimally invasive techniques to perform lumbar fusions.