Spine

A study published in Spine recently examined the cost and value of spinal deformity surgery.

Carolyn Neumann, BME, CPC, Senior Manager, Coding & Coverage Access at Specialty Healthcare Advisers has seen preauthorizations for spine surgery become more rigorous over the past year.

  Crystal Lake, Ill.-based Centegra Health System opened Centegra Health Center-Northern McHenry (Ill.), which features a back and spine center, according to a Northwest Herald report.

  Riverside Professional Center in Bowling Green, Ky., is planning a $655,777 construction project that will provide space for its expanding neurosurgery program, according to a Bowling Green Daily News report.

Minimally invasive spine surgery today offers several potential benefits, but there are still risks involved. Surgeons from around the country discuss benefits, drawbacks and where they stand in the MIS debate.

A study published in Spine examines incidence of resorption after anterior lumbar interbody fusion.

  Cape Fear Valley Neuroscience Center in Fayetteville, N.C., has named Charles Haworth, MD, director of neurosurgery, according to a Fayetteville Observer report.

Spinal biologics have immense potential for the future of healing. Surgeons and scientists are working together to build upon the developed over the past decade and advance treatment for patients in the future.

Richard Obedian, MD, director of Island Spine and Sports in Hicksville, N.Y., announced his plans to begin mentoring young surgeons and medical professionals in the coming year.

A study published in the March 2014 edition of Spine examines protocol for cervical spine clearance in level 1 trauma centers.