Spine

A study from Life Spine found that the company's endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion platform performed as well as a minimally invasive tubular approach.

Ehsan Jazini, MD, of Reston-based Virginia Spine Institute, completed his 100th cervical disc replacement using Prodisc's implants.

Laurel Blakemore, MD, is president of the Scoliosis Research Society for the 2024-2025 term, according to a Sept. 17 news release.

While endoscopic spine surgery is gaining more attention, a steep learning curve for the minimally invasive technique is holding back its adoption.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., was named the world's best hospital for neurosurgery on Newsweek's annual "The World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2025" list.

Neurosurgeon Kevin Foley, MD, was named chief medical officer of True Digital Surgery, the company said Sept. 17.

Professional golfer Tiger Woods had his sixth career back surgery in September.

Single-level lumbar spinal fusion costs are determined by a variety of factors, but surgeon decisions play a significant role, according to a study in the September 2024 issue of The Spine Journal.

Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, operated on professional golfer Tiger Woods' back at Hospital for Special Surgery in West Palm Beach, Fla., according to a Sept. 13 statement.

Here are six key updates for spine surgeons from CMS and private insurers since July 1.