20 Spine Surgeons Focused on Ethics
Here are 20 spine surgeons who are focused on ethics. If you would like to recommend another surgeon for inclusion on this list, please contact Anuja Vaidya at avaidya@beckershealthcare.com. Jamie...
View Article31 Spine & Orthopedic Devices Receive FDA 510(k) Clearance in February
The Food and Drug Administration granted 31 spine- and orthopedic-related medical device clearances in February. 1. DeRoyal Spine Spacer System from DeRoyal Industries. 2. Juliet LL Lateral Lumbar...
View ArticleDr. Adrian Thomas Joins St. Joseph Healthcare
Nashua, N.H.-based St. Joseph Healthcare announced the addition of orthopedic spine surgeon Adrian J. Thomas, MD, to its medical staff, according to a Nashua Telegraph report. Dr. Thomas practices...
View Article9 Hospitals & Health Systems Expanding Spine & Neurosurgery Programs
Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health announced the establishment of a personalized wellness program for spine surgery patients — the Sanford Center for Spine Success. Crystal Lake, Ill.-based...
View ArticleIncreasing Operative Duration for Lumbar Fusions is Associated With...
Increasing surgical duration for single-level lumbar fusion is associated with a wide array of complications, according to a study in Spine. Researchers retrospectively reviewed the American College...
View ArticleHead & Neck Injuries Up for Extreme Athletes
A new study examines the head and neck injury risk among athletes participating in extreme sports, according to an AAOS news release. Researchers examined the National Electronic Injury Surveillance...
View Article7 Current Trends in Cervical Spine Fusion, Decompression
The March 15 issue of Spine includes an analysis of the current trends and demographics in cervical spine surgery outcomes. Researchers examined the National Inpatient Sample database for patients...
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Scoliosis Procedures for Growing Spine: Advances in Anterior Vertebral Body...
Caring for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis is a field ripe for development. In advanced cases, surgeons have few surgical options: fusions or complex procedures with growing systems. Now,...
View ArticleDr. Zoher Ghogawala to Lead 3-Year Study That Compares Cervical Spondolytic...
Zoher Ghogawala, MD, is leading a three-year study at 10 U.S. medical centers to compare three different surgical techniques to treat cervical spondolytic myelopathy and will create a national...
View ArticleVancomycin During Spinal Surgery Shows Big Cost-Saving Potential
A new study published in The Spine Journal examines the cost savings of using intrawound vancomycin during posterior instrumented spine surgery. Researchers gathered data from 303 patients undergoing...
View ArticleDr. A. Nick Shamie Telecasts Educational Spine Surgery for Iranian Surgeons
UCLA Chief of Orthopedic Spine Surgery Arya Nick Shamie, MD, performed spine surgery yesterday that was broadcast to Tehran University of Medical Services in Iran, according to a UCLA Center for World...
View Article4 Spine & Neurosurgeons in New Leadership Positions
Here are four spine and neurosurgeons who recently assumed new leadership positions. Cape Fear Valley Neuroscience Center in Fayetteville, N.C., has named Charles Haworth, MD, director of...
View ArticleCraig Veach of AmkaiSolutions to Present at Becker's June Conference
Craig Veach, senior VP of corporate sales at AmkaiSolutions, will join a panel on the the biggest challenges in our ASCs at Becker's 12th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC...
View ArticleWhat Does the AmkaiSolutions Merger with SIS Mean for Healthcare?
In January, Surgical Information Systems acquired AmkaiSolutions. Here, leaders of the two organizations discuss the impact of the merger on the healthcare industry.
View ArticleDr. Rhoda Weiss Will Present Healthcare Marketing Strategies at Becker's...
Nationally recognized consultant, speaker, educator, and author Dr. Rhoda Weiss will share strategies for healthcare marketing and branding at Becker's Hospital Review 5th Annual Meeting. There are...
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Entrepreneurial Spine Surgeons: How They're Thriving Today
Entrepreneurial-minded spine surgeons have a long history of opening and succeeding with their own private practices; some even built large specialty groups with multidisciplinary services. However,...
View Article8 Things for Spine Surgeons to Know for Thursday — March 20
Here are eight things for spinal surgeons to know for March 20, 2014. Using vancomycin during spinal surgery has big cost-saving potentialA new study examined the cost savings of using intrawound...
View Article6 Factors Impacting Hospital Length of Stay After Posterior Lumbar Spinal Fusion
An article recently published in Spine identified the factors impacting hospital length of stay after elective posterior lumbar fusion. The researchers examined a total of 1,861 patients from the...
View ArticleBecker's Healthcare Welcomes Verizon, Fidelity, and Clorox
Becker's Healthcare is excited to announce Verizon, Fidelity, and Clorox as advertisers this year! It is a pleasure to welcome these great brands to Becker's publications. To join our growing list...
View ArticlePacira Joins NPSF Coalition
Pacira Pharmaceuticals recently joined the National Patient Safety Foundation Patient Safety Coalition, a group that works to further the quality of care in the United States. Read more here.
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