Spine

Are current cost-utility analysis studies effective in the United States for spine surgery?

A study published in The Spine Journal examines anterior lumbar interbody fusion using a new pedicle-to-pedicle technique.

Here are 10 spine surgeons and specialists who were in the news this past week.

On Nov. 4, the Republican Party swept the midterm elections and gained control of Congress. The party now controls both the Congress and the Senate. Two spine surgeons discuss what this means for the industry.

Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, Fla., added Juan Raposo, MD, to its physician team, according to a Tampa Bay Times report.

Neurosurgeon Mark Gold, MD, joined Quincy (Ill.) Medical Group’s neurosurgery department, according to a Quincy Journal report.

A study published in Spinal Deformity examined intraoperative traction in pediatric scoliosis surgery to determine whether there are benefits for use.

Michael Wang, MD, a Miami-based spine surgeon, performed a procedure on San Francisco Giants infielder Marco Scutaro, according to an ESPN report.

Here are 10 spine surgeons and specialist moves.

Inpatient admissions a year before surgery is a predictor of perioperative risk for posterior lumbar fusion, according to a new study published in Spine.