Spine

Awake spinal surgery is a less-invasive way for physicians to operate on patients, using local and regional anesthesia, and typically offering a safer and faster recovery. 

Becker's has reported on four legal settlements involving orthopedic companies and surgeons since Aug. 28.

The North American Spine Society released four documents with guidelines for diagnosing and treating adult vertebral fractures.

Spine technologies come with a cost barrier for some ASCs even as more cases migrate to the outpatient setting.

Minimally invasive surgical technology specialist elliquence has signed a distribution agreement with Implanet, a medical technology company specializing in implants for orthopedic surgery.

The North American Spine Society has bestowed its 2024 recognition awards to five surgeons. 

Tallahassee (Fla.) Orthopedic Clinic has added orthopedic spine surgeon Mark Woernle, MD, to its Panama City, Fla.-based team, according to a Sept. 23 report from Tallahassee Reports.

D. Scott Kreiner, MD, is the new president of the North American Spine Society.

Hamid Abbasi, MD, PhD, donated all of his intellectual property to Avicenna Technical University, which promotes education, training and the spread of technological information.

Insurance-directed care has become increasingly worrisome for Choll Kim, MD, PhD, said.