Spine

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.

Here are five ways spine surgeons can take control of their practice to cut costs and improve patient access to care.

Renton, Wash.-based Providence Health & Services in will open the $22 million Providence Medical Building Monroe (Wash.) Oct. 7, according to a report by The Monroe Monitor.

In a Healthcare IT News report, Monisha Perkash, co-founder, and Andrew Chang, co-founder and technology chief of LUMO BodyTech, discusses ways in which health IT applications and technology can help in spine care and research.