Spine

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons released its 2013 Annual Report, which highlights patient safety improvement efforts.

A recent study published in The Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques examined the flexible microblade shaving system for spinal decompression.

Mazor Robotics announced that George Martin, MD, has performed his 100th minimally invasive spine surgery using Mazor Robotics Renaissance Guidance System at Foundation Surgical Hospital of El Paso (Texas).

Franklin, Tenn.-based MedSolutions announced that it has acquired Plainville, Conn.-based Triad, a musculoskeletal specialty benefits management company.

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Spectrum Health announced the opening of The Brain & Spine Tumor Center in Grand Rapids.

Spine surgeon researchers recently published an article in the Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques comparing axial and anterior interbody fusions of the L5-S1 segment.

Barbara Cataletto, MBA, has received the Stevie Award for Women in Business in the category of Mentor of the Year for Business.

St. Mary's Medical Center in Blue Springs, Mo., announced the opening of both the Joint & Spine Institute and Surgical Institute, according to a report by The Examiner.  

Several factors could predispose patients older than 60 years to have further injury found on MRI but missed on CT scans after cervical spine fractures, according to a report in The Spine Journal.

St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn, N.Y., announced the addition of Rick Madhok, MD, to its medical staff, according to a Long Island Newsday report.