Spine

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons named Robert E. Harbaugh, MD, FAANS, president for 2015 to 2016.

A new study published in The Spine Journal evaluates the accuracy of intraoperative fluoroscopy to place pedicle screws.

Zimmer Spine, a division of Zimmer, announced the U.S. market launch of the Optio-C Anterior Cervical System, a next generation, stand-alone cervical device that intends to offer the stability and fusion potential of a traditional ACDF.

Jersey City, N.J.-based The Spine and Sports Health Center announced the addition of Joshua Rovner, MD, to its medical team, according to a report by the Hudson Reporter.

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (N.J.) announced the establishment of the Center for Orthopedic & Spine Health, according to a report by The Times.

An article recently published in The Spine Journal compared revision one- and two-level cervical total disc replacement with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.

The North American Spine Society hosted its annual Advocacy Day on March 27, according to a Spine on the Hill report.

  Erkan Alci, MD, a spine surgeon, recently joined Coastal Orthopedics in Conway, S.C.

  A new study published in Spine examines the "July Effect" for anterior cervical fusion.

St. Anthony's Medical Center in St. Louis announced the addition of Bassam Hadi, MD, to St. Anthony's Neurosurgery and St. Anthony's Physician Organization.