Spine

Researchers recently published an article in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine to assess the predictive value of preoperative depression on two-year postoperative outcomes.

Computed tomography is effective in the detection of clinically significant cervical spine injuries in adults, according to a study published in JAMA Surgery.

Here are 15 spine surgeons and neurosurgeons with recent honors or promotions in the field.

As part of the Symbion acquisition, Chicago-based Surgery Partners will purchase the Honolulu Spine Center for $5.82 million, according to a Pacific Business News report.

The International Spine Intervention Society awarded its lifetime achievement award last week during the society's annual meeting in Orlando, according to a Healio report.

A study published in Spine recently calculated the costs associated with incidental durotomy as a result of perioperative complications during spine surgery.

  Kadir Erkmen, MD, has been appointed associate professor of neurosurgery at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia and director of cerebrovascular neurosurgery and the neurosurgery residency program at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia.

Here are 10 spine surgeries made famous for pioneering in the field, the patient being treated and the impact these particular procedures had on American culture and society.

An article recently published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine examines the medical management of lumbar spine disease to find cost and quality value two years after surgery.

Irving, Texas-based SpineCARE opened a new clinic in Mansfield, Texas.