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The future of sacroiliac joint fusion
The popularity of minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusions has surged the past few years. -
Spine surgeons, look for these green flags in practices, health systems
Spine surgeons on the job hunt have to consider many red flags in a potential employer. And they have to know the green flags that signal a place that stands out from the rest. -
How the wealth of 8 spine, orthopedic billionaires has changed since 2015
Eight individuals with a connection to the spine and orthopedic sector have been named to Forbes' 38th annual World's Billionaires list. -
6 spine surgeons making headlines
Here are six spine surgeons Becker's has reported on since April 4: -
NASCAR driver treated at UAB University Hospital following spinal injury
NASCAR driver Erik Jones was taken to UAB University Hospital in Birmingham, Ala., after suffering a compression fracture in a lower vertebra in his spine following a crash at Talladega Superspeedway, according to an April 23 report from The Tennessean. -
Alliance Spine and Pain adds behavioral health screenings
Atlanta-based Alliance Spine and Pain Centers has implemented a regular behavioral health screening for all of its patients using MHT's SmarTest platform. -
Wearable tech assesses surgeon posture during surgery
Wearable technology helped assess postures in neurosurgeons during procedures to address fatigue and musculoskeletal disorders while operating, according to a study published April 19 in the Journal of Neurosurgery. -
Dr. Adam Kanter named executive medical director of neuroscience institute
Adam Kanter, MD, was named executive medical director of Hoag's Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute in Newport Beach, Calif. -
Mayfield Brain & Spine adds Dr. Ryan Godinsky
Spine surgeon Ryan Godinsky, MD, has joined Cincinnati-based Mayfield Brain & Spine to treat patients at Mayfield's Springboro, Ohio, office, which will open later this spring. -
2 CMS spine proposals to know
CMS is proposing two new developments in spine-related coding and payments, the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery said April 17. -
New spine codes to further clarify back pain
New updates in the family of ICD-10-CM codes will provide further specifications for back pain. -
Synthetic devices vs. bone grafts: How complication rates compare in spinal fusions
Synthetic interbody devices and traditional bone grafts have similar complication rates, but pseudarthrosis can be more common in patients with allografts, according to a study in the May issue of Spine. -
Spine surgeons on alert for these red flags when joining new groups
As with any job search, there are many factors to weigh when deciding to accept an offer. For spine surgeons, those considerations include contacts, ownership plans and communication. -
5 spine surgery 1sts in April
Becker's reported on five spine surgery debuts so far in April. -
Meet the leaders of the 11 best hospitals in California for spine surgery
Healthgrades recently released its rankings for the best hospitals in the U.S. for spine surgery, including 11 in California. -
3 medtech companies making C-suite additions in 1 week
Here are three medtech companies that have added to their C-suites that Becker's has reported on since April 15: -
OrthoIndy completes state's 1st spine surgery with XR technology
Gregory Poulter, MD, completed Indiana's first spine surgery with eXperiential Reality technology at Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy. -
AI's exciting, foreboding potential in spine surgery
Artificial intelligence is going to have many positives in spine surgery and healthcare, but leaders should still understand its risks, Scott Blumenthal, MD, said. -
2 recent spine lawsuits to know
Becker's reported on two spine-related lawsuits in April. -
The future of disc replacements
Here are three notes on disc replacements that spine leaders should know:
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