Spine

A new study published in The Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques examines navigation and O-arm-guided pedicle screw placement with navigation compared to pedicle screw placement with fluoroscopy.

Orthopedic spine surgeon James Rice, MD, joined Clark Regional Medical Center, according to the Central KY News.

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.