Spine

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.

A new study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine examines the quality of life for spinal discectomy patients.

More spine procedures are shifting into the outpatient setting as physicians are becoming more comfortable with less invasive procedures. Surgeons are training in minimally invasive technique and performing outpatient procedures during their fellowship, which makes the leap to ambulatory surgery…