Spine

  Here are 10 spine surgeons and specialists making headlines this week.

  Several spine surgeons and researchers received The Kostuik Innovation Award from the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery for their work on variability of three-column osteotomies for spinal deformity.

GlobalData has updated its outlook on spinal fusions, which have undergone extensive scrutiny from the medical community.

Spine recently published an article examining the radiographical and clinical outcomes of posterior column osteotomies for spinal deformity correction.

Neurosurgery, the official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, has appointed Elad I. Levy, MD, as editor of the endovascular section.

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.