Spine

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.

Here are eight things for spinal surgeons to know for April 30, 2015.

A new study published in Spine examines the MRI rate in patients with spinal cord stimulation.

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has a new chief of spine service: Frank Schwab, MD.

Ted Wagner, MD, is heading to Nepal to help provide medical aid to those affected by the devastating earthquake that has left more than 4,000 people dead, according to a Seattle Times report.

Nobilis Health is entering into a strategic alliance agreement with Renew Spinal Care.