Spine

Detroit-based Henry Ford Hospital has named Steven N. Kalkanis, MD, chair of the department of neurosurgery and co-director of the Neuroscience Institute.

The Medicare Administrative Contractor Novitas Solutions removed minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion from non-coverage, according to an SI-BONE news release.

Harrisburg, Pa.-based PinnacleHealth Neurosurgery and Neurosciences Institute announced the addition of Richard Osenbach, MD, to its medical staff, according to a report by The Sentinel.

Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida in Fort Myers has entered into a partnership with Miami Children's Hospital, which includes enhanced access to Miami Children's pediatric neurosurgeons.

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons awarded the Humanitarian Award to Anselmo Pineda, MD, who is a professor of neurobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles.

A study recently published in Spine examined how sentinel events in lumbar spine surgery impacts the quality and cost of care.

The Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America announced Daniel J. Sucato, MD, MS received the Memorial Award, according to an AAOS Now report.

  Spine surgery historically has been a big open procedure requiring several recovery days in the hospital. These procedures were a huge undertaking for patients and physicians, and an expensive endeavor.

Victory Medical Center Landmark in San Antonio announced that Steven Cyr, MD, has received the 2014 Healthcare Heroes Award for excellence in military medicine given by the San Antonio Business Journal.

The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery awarded the Charles D. Ray Award for Best Clinical Paper to a study comparing one-level total disc replacement patients to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion patients.