Spine

Whether it's with the people they're working with or outside companies, spine surgeons have to seek partnerships that support their patients and their practices.

Mainstay Medical received an ICD-10 diagnosis code for multifidus dysfunction in the lower back, according to an Oct. 2 news release. 

Daniel Webb, MD, joined AdventHealth Medical Group Neurosurgery at Rome (Ga.), according to an Oct. 2 news release in Coosa Valley News.

Bradenton, Fla.-based Coastal Orthopedics added Parth Kothari, MD.

Catholic Health is launching its Spine Center of Excellence at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital in Smithtown, N.Y., Long Island Business News reported Oct. 1.

Minimally invasive spine surgery is touted for its smaller incisions, shorter hospital stays and lower costs. Although there were some complications, the technique remains a safe option, according to a narrative review study published Sept. 30 in Neurospine.

AO Spine plans to release competency-based curriculum courses in 2025, the organization said Oct. 1.

From disc replacement revision rates to the effectiveness of biologics, Becker's reported on several spine and orthopedic surgery studies since Aug. 20.

Here are 10 spine surgeons who moved to new practices or added to their titles in September:

The Scoliosis Research Society and North American Spine Society honored multiple spine surgeons in the third quarter of 2024.