• UT Spine Center adds region's only advanced imaging system

    The Spine Center at the University of Texas Health San Antonio has become the first facility in South Texas to add EOSedge, a state-of-the-art imaging system that provides a full-body scan in 20 seconds with less radiation exposure than traditional X-rays and CT scans.
  • Spine surgeons' proudest moments in 2023

    From growing their practices to starting new initiatives in their work, five spine surgeons reflect on the highlights of their year.
  • Spine, radiology groups push back on Cigna spinal cord stimulator policy

    A letter from the American Society of Neuroradiology that was co-signed by multiple spine groups is calling out Cigna over its policies related to closed-loop spinal cord stimulation therapy.
  • AI-powered scoliosis scanning app earns FDA nod

    NSite Medical earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its artificial intelligence-based Scoliosis Assessment Application, according to a Dec. 6 news release. 
  • 6 ongoing spine device recalls to know

    In the last two years, six major spine and orthopedic devicemakers have had to recall products for an array of reasons, from tuberculosis concerns to faulty joint implants. 
  • ACDFs have 'unacceptably poor cost-utility' in hospitals

    Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion costs significantly less when performed in ASCs than the hospital setting for Medicare and privately insured patients, according to a study published in the Dec. 15 edition of Spine.
  • Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital among Leapfrog's top hospitals

    Tulsa (Okla.) Spine & Specialty Hospital was one of the 132 hospitals earning Leapfrog's 2023 Top Hospitals award.
  • Mayo Clinic opens spine center

    Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic Health System opened its Spine Center on Dec. 4, according to an announcement in VolumeOne.
  • Why ASC leaders are looking to spine 

    Spine and orthopedics have been a gold mine for ASCs in the last few years as technology advances and procedures continue to be approved for the outpatient setting. 
  • 3 federal updates in spine, orthopedics

    Here are three updates in spine and orthopedic federal cases from the last month:
  • OSF Heart of Mary to open spine center

    OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Ill. is opening a pain and spine center, the health system said Nov. 30.
  • Medicare Advantage is getting 'much, much worse' for spine

    Medicare Advantage has been controversial this year with several major health systems dropping plan coverage due to denials, and some physicians following suit.
  • 2 specialists join Spine Center at Black Hills Orthopedics

    Rapid City, S.D.-based the Spine Center at Black Hills Orthopedics has added two physical and sports medicine specialists, Christopher Dietrich, MD, and Trevor Anderson, MD. 
  • 5 spine surgeon moves in November

    Here are five spine surgeons moving to new practices or adding to their titles in November:
  • Trinity opens neuroscience center

    Livonia-based Trinity Health Michigan opened the Trinity Health Neuroscience Center in Muskegon, Mich., according to a Nov. 30 announcement in the Grand Haven Tribune.
  • Disc replacement, AI and more: The research exciting 4 spine surgeons

    Spine surgeons in 2023 have been exploring ways to innovate and learn through a variety of research. Here's what four surgeons are working on:
  • 5 surgeons on the cutting edge of spine

    Becker's has recently reported on five physicians who are on the cutting edge of spine surgery, from being the first to use specific devices to being appointed as endowed chairs at major universities.
  • Inspired Spine opens 2 centers of excellence for high BMI patients

    Burnsville, Minn.-based Inspired Spine has established two Centers of Excellence in rural areas of Kansas and Minnesota that specialize in providing complex spine care for patients with a high body mass index. 
  • Missouri spine practice adds Intracept procedure

    St. Louis-based Physicians Pain Services added the Intracept procedure, according to a Nov. 29 news release.
  • Will Ozempic alter spine, orthopedic fields?

    GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are rising in popularity and evidence suggests their possible effectiveness for helping patients lose weight.

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