Spine

A new study published in Spine examines the impact of aspirin on patients with cardiac stents undergoing spine surgery.

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons named Deborah L. Benzil, MD, vice president.

Paul T. Rubery, MD, chief of the division of spine surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center, was named chair of the department of orthopedics.

Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, MD, officially threw his hat into the ring of potential 2016 presidential candidates.

A new study published in Spine examines whether preoperative cognitive-behavioral intervention impacts the patient's outcomes and return-to-work after lumbar spinal fusion surgery.

Cahaba Government Benefit Administrators, a Medicare Administrative Contractor, will now cover minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion procedures.

Christopher Shaffrey, MD, was named the American Association of Neurological Surgeons secretary for 2015 to 2016, according to a Newswise report.

A study published in The Spine Journal examines the complication rates for revision adult spinal deformity surgery among high-volume hospitals and surgeons.

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons named H. Hunt Batjer, MD, FAANS, as its 2015-2016 president.

Here are 10 spine and neurosurgeons in the news this week.