Spine

Surgical decompression is an effective treatment of cervical spondylotic myelopathy, the leading cause of spinal cord dysfunction worldwide, according to a study published in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

Here are seven things for spine surgeons to know for Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013.

Tampa, Fla.-based Laser Spine Institute announced it has received the 2012/2013 National APEX Quality Award by Voyance Health.

Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville, N.Y. announced it recently performed the first robotic assisted spine surgery in New York State using Mazor Robotics' Renaissance Guidance System.

Here are five key concepts for spine surgeons to lead a balanced and effective spine practice.

Over the past decade the number of spinal fusions performed in the United States has grown immensely, and payers have taken notice. A study published in the January 2012 issue of Spine found a 137 percent increase in spinal fusion…

Harrisburg, Pa.-based PinnacleHealth System announced that it has added the Pennsylvania Neurosurgery and Neurology Institute to its medical group.

Detroit-based Henry Ford Health System has partnered with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Care Network in Michigan to launch a spine surgery outcome improvement initiative in eight Michigan hospitals offering spine surgery for pain relief and mobility restoration.

A study published in the Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques examined the feasibility of outpatient instrumented transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion.

The city of Altamonte, Fla., is currently reviewing Advanced Surgery Center of Orlando's proposal to open a spine surgery center, according to an Orlando Business Journal report.