Spine

A study published in Spine Deformity: The Official Journal of the Scoliosis Research Society examines the factors influencing adult spinal deformity surgical decision making.

Running an efficient spine practice is a huge challenge in today's healthcare environment, but necessary for independent physicians. Despite the roadblocks, physician leaders are learning to adopt their practices and improve their ability to provide care.

Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis announced that its neurosurgeons can now offer a new minimally invasive option for complex spine surgery using O-arm technology.

Temple, Texas-based Scott & White Healthcare announced the appointment of Jason H. Huang, MD, as chairman of the department of neurosurgery.

The February issue of Spine includes a study examining the impact of surgical planning and neurological outcomes for the anterior approach to remove disc herniation at C7-T1.

Dallas-based North American Spine announced the addition of Alfredo Marti, MD, to its back pain treatment team.

Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis announced that its neurosurgeons can now offer a new minimally invasive option for complex spine surgery using O-arm technology.

The American College of Surgeons and Health Policy Research Institute released a report detailing the physicians who were teaching in each medical specialty.

A study recently published in The Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques examined the clinical outcomes and fusion rates for patients undergoing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with and without plates.

Here four spine surgeons discuss strategies to grow patient volume in the coming year and the years to come.