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Dr. John Shin performs state's 1st unilateral biportal endoscopic spine surgery
John Shin, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon, has performed New Jersey's first unilateral biportal endoscopic spine surgery at Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility. -
Spine surgeons brace for 'wild and crazy 2024'
With last year in the rearview mirror, spine surgeons are preparing for the challenges and opportunities ahead for this year. -
Private insurance 'critical' for bundled models to thrive in spine
Bundled payments from private insurers were a viable option for lumbar spinal fusion patients, according to a study published in the January 2024 issue of Spine. -
Cost of a neurosurgeon visit by state
It will cost patients living in Alaska the most to visit a neurosurgeon, while patients in Iowa will pay the least, according to data from Sidecar Health's care calculator. -
'Stability is the exact opposite of what to expect': How spine surgeons can get ahead
On the heels of the challenges of 2023, spine surgeons are thinking strategically in 2024. Four spine surgeons discuss how to get ahead of the curve for long-term stability. -
Texas Spine Consultants adds surgeon
Augustus "AJ" Rush, III, MD, joined Plano-based Texas Spine Consultants. -
Dr. Rohan Lall named chief medical officer of SynerFuse
Rohan Lall, MD, was named chief medical officer of SynerFuse. -
The 1 factor that could propel AI in spine, orthopedics
Artificial intelligence has been an increasingly popular talking point among spine and orthopedic leaders, but it might not take its hold as rapidly, one CEO said. -
3 spine surgeon moves in December
Becker's reported on three spine surgeon moves in December. -
CMS pay for orthopedic, neurosurgeons to flatten in 2024 amid cuts
CMS plans to cut the conversion factor for the physician fee schedule by 3.4% in the 2024 calendar year, but how will that affect spine and orthopedic surgeons? -
Lenox Hill Hospital 1st in New York to implant alternative to lumbar spine fusion
New York City-based Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital has become the first in the state to successfully implant a motion-sparing device as an alternative to lumbar spine fusions. -
Augmedics treats 5,000th patient using AR spine technology
Augmedics has treated its 5,000th patient using its Xvision spine system, the first augmented reality system to gain FDA approval for surgery. -
Dr. Robert Harper joins BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine
BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine in Colorado has added Robert Harper, MD, to its staff. -
Dr. Scott Luhmann performs 1st pediatric deformity case with VisAR
Scott Luhmann, MD, of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, completed the first pediatric deformity case with the VisAR augmented reality system. -
Dr. Philip Louie named co-program chair of the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Philip Louie, MD, of Seattle-based Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, was named co-program chair of the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, according to a Dec. 20 LinkedIn post. -
2 spine surgeon's 2024 resolutions
Two spine surgeons share their New Years resolutions for 2024. -
Remembering 11 spine, orthopedic surgeons who died in 2023
This year, Becker's reported on 11 spine and orthopedic surgeons who died this year including founders, leaders and physicians respected by colleagues and patients. -
5 awake spine surgery milestones in 24 months
Awake spine surgery has slowly grown since the beginning of 2022. Here are five milestones to know: -
10 athletes undergoing spine surgery in 2023
Here are 10 athletes undergoing spine surgery that Becker's has reported on in 2023: -
OHSU team performs 1st awake spinal surgery
Portland-based Oregon Health & Science University has successfully completed its first awake spinal surgery, led by Josiah Orina, MD, associate professor of neurological surgery, and Kevin Blaine, MD, assistant professor of anesthesiology.
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