-
Dr. John Keller debuts AR-assisted spine surgery at Metro Health
John Keller, MD, neurosurgery section chief at Metro Health-University of Michigan Health in Wyoming, Mich., performed his first augmented reality-assisted spine surgery in September, Grand Rapids Business Journal reports. -
A simple solution to the health insurance marketplace: Authorize interstate competition
Allowing out-of-state competition for health insurance would significantly benefit the U.S. healthcare system, which is dominated by commercial payers, according to two spine surgeons from DISC Sports & Spine Center in Newport Beach, Calif. -
Dr. John Asghar introduces VR surgical training system to Florida hospitals
West Palm Beach, Fla.-based St. Mary's Medical Center and Palm Beach Children's Hospital were among the first hospitals in the state to use Immertec's Medoptic virtual reality surgical training platform, South Florida Hospital News reported Oct. 15.
-
Spine surgeon Dr. Troy Caron brings 15+ years' experience to Missouri hospital
West Plains, Mo.-based Ozarks Medical Center onboarded orthopedic and spine surgeon Troy Caron, DO. -
The next evolution for minimally invasive spine: OLIF in the ASC
The oblique lateral interbody fusion is among the most innovative spine surgery approaches. It allows surgeons to achieve the same outcomes as open procedures with less tissue disruption and an accelerated patient recovery time. Becker's was able to sit down with four leading spine surgeons to learn more about how they incorporated OLIF into their practice and where they see the procedure heading in the future. -
Facet joint replacement, stem cells & AR: 9 surgeons discuss new technologies
From advancement in stem cells to artificial facet joint replacements, here are the biggest technologies that nine spine surgeons are excited about: -
Fluoroscopic glasses demonstrate promise for spine surgery, study finds
A new device that attaches to eyeglasses has been designed to provide fluoroscopic guidance during spine surgery, Medical Xpress reports.
-
Dr. Baron Lonner touts benefits of vertebral body tethering
Vertebral body tethering, a novel minimally invasive surgery for scoliosis, is helping some patients get back to activity in half the time of those who get traditional spinal fusion, CBS Miami reports. -
Johns Hopkins surgeons awarded $13M+ to develop ultrasound devices for spinal cord injury
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has awarded $13.5 million to neurosurgeons and engineers at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md., to develop devices for patients with spinal cord injuries. -
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital welcomes new orthopedic surgeon
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Gifford, Fla., welcomed orthopedic surgeon Anas Saleh, MD, according to an Oct. 8 article from South Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report. -
Nevada orthopedic center welcomes former team physician
Reno, Nev.-based Great Basin Orthopaedics onboarded Sean Fitzpatrick, MD, to its practice, according to an Oct. 8 report from Northern Nevada Business Weekly.
-
Dr. Alok Sharan on awake spine fusions & more: 4 spine surgeons making the news
From a Nevada surgeon performing a surgery with new technology to another professional's take on awake spine fusions, here are the latest spine surgeons making headlines. -
NY spine practice to pay $100K patient records settlement
NY Spine Medicine has agreed to pay $100,000 to settle a claim of not providing a patient timely access to her medical records. -
Top 10 spine articles this week — HOPCo buys Stryker value-based business, the most exciting technologies from 10 surgeons & more
Here are the top-read stories on Becker's Spine Review during the week of Oct. 5-9: -
'It's a game changer': Dr. Christopher Good performs AR-assisted spine surgery at Virginia hospital
Christopher Good, MD, on Oct. 8 performed a spinal fusion with the Augmedics Xvision Spine System, an augmented reality platform approved by the FDA in December. -
Female pediatric spine team shines at Stanford
Stanford Health Care's scoliosis and spinal deformity program in Palo Alto, Calif., has four pediatric spine surgeons, but features an all-women team twice a week that has been well-received by girls being treated at the center. -
6 spine surgeons receiving honors
From two scoliosis lifetime achievement awards to honorees of the North American Spine Society, here are six spine surgeons who drew acclaim in the past month: -
Are awake fusions the future of spine surgery at ASCs?
Awake spinal fusion is a novel approach to spine surgery that fuses minimally invasive or endoscopic surgical techniques with contemporary anesthesia. -
Dr. Michael Gomez named minimally invasive spine director at Miami hospital
Miami Neuroscience Institute has onboarded neurosurgeon Michael Gomez, MD, according to an Oct. 7 report by South Florida Hospital News. -
Still an 'enormous lack of evidence' for stem cells: 3 surgeons on future regulations in spine
From loosened restrictions for 3D printing to increased regulations for the use of stem cell-based products, here are the next regulatory changes that three spine surgeons want to see in the field.