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Dr. Joseph Schwab to lead Cedars-Sinai spine-oncology program
Joseph Schwab, MD, will lead Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai's spine-oncology program and the Center for Surgical Technology and AI Research, according to a Sept. 11 news release shared with Becker's. -
Dr. Lawrence Rinsky retires from Stanford Medicine Children's Health
Lawrence Rinsky, MD, is retiring from a decades-long orthopedic career at Stanford (Calif.) Medicine Children's Health, the hospital said Sept. 10. -
Appeals court overturns spine patient's verdict, awards surgeon new trial
An Ohio appeals court on Sept. 8 overturned a verdict against spine surgeon Atiq Durrani, MD, and is granting him a new trial. -
How Dr. Hardeep Singh uses 3D printing in his practice
Hardeep Singh, MD, is one of few spine surgeons globally who is taking advantage of 3D-printed devices to help patients, according to a Sept. 7 feature from the University of Connecticut. -
2 recent spine, orthopedic settlements
Becker's reported on two spine and orthopedic setlements in the last month. -
As CMS rates dip, is there a last straw for spine surgeons?
Declining CMS pay has been a point of pain for many spine surgeons. Five spine surgeons share their concerns and if the decreasing pay rates would ever affect the patients they treat. -
MSU Health Care Sports Medicine adds spine surgeon
Spine surgeon Mohamed Salar, MD, joined MSU Health Care Sports Medicine, according to a Sept. 6 news release. -
UAMS first in Arkansas to earn Joint Commission's spinal fusion certification
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock is the first organization in the state to earn the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for spinal fusion, according to an Aug. 31 news release. -
Dr. Joshua Kolz joins The Spine Center at Black Hills Orthopedics
Joshua Kolz, MD, joined The Spine Center at Black Hills Orthopedics in Rapid City, S.D. -
How the payer market is evolving in 4 spine surgeons' markets
The relationship between spine surgeons and major payers has been complicated over the years. Four spine surgeons shared their perspective on the payer market where they live. -
Dr. Albert Wong completes 2nd endoscopic TLIF on the West Coast
Albert Wong, MD, of Los Angeles-based DOCS Health completed the second endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion on the West Coast. -
Spine surgeon's lawsuit against ASC heads for arbitration
A whistleblower lawsuit from Hooman Melamed, MD, alleging Hoag Orthopedic Institute Surgery Center in Marina del Rey, Calif. compromised patient care will go to arbitration. -
Shore Orthopaedic University Associates adds spine surgeon
Shore Orthopaedic University Associates in Somers Point, N.J. added spine surgeon Gregory Callanan, DO., according to an Aug. 29 announcement in the Cape May County Herald. -
ISASS supports restorative neurostimulation for some back pain patients
The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery released a statement supporting restorative neurostimulation for some patients with mechanical chronic low back pain caused by multifidus dysfunction. -
16 best hospitals for neurosurgery in the Northeast
U.S. News & World Report named its top 50 hospitals for neurosurgery in the U.S. for 2023 and 2024, including 16 hospitals in the Northeast. -
How 6 spine surgeons approach physician safety
Healthcare professionals have faced increased risks in the last year. Violence against healthcare workers saw a significant increase globally in 2022. Meanwhile there are regular risks in the operating room with radiation exposure and other illnesses. -
University Orthopedics becomes 1st in Rhode Island to debut Intracept spine procedure
East Providence, R.I.-based University Orthopedics has become the first in the state to offer the Intracept spine procedure for patients seeking relief from vertebrogenic pain. -
The 7 best hospitals in the Midwest for neurosurgery
U.S. News & World Report has named its top 30 neurology and neurosurgery hospitals in the U.S. for 2023 and 2024, including seven hospitals in the Midwest. -
DxTx Pain and Spine secures $50M investment
Elgin, Ill.-based DxTx Pain and Spine has secured a $50 million private equity investment from international firm BC Partners Credit. -
7 spine, orthopedic firsts
Becker's has reported on seven spine and orthopedic "firsts" since July 18.
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