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Dr. Joshua Herzog debuts Surgalign spinal guidance system in Virginia
Joshua Herzog, MD, of OrthoVirginia performed the state's first spine surgery with Surgalign's Holo Portal guidance system, the medtech company said Dec. 13. -
Dr. Brian Fiani to host spine seminar in the Metaverse
Neurosurgeon Brian Fiani, DO, plans to host the world's first spine surgery seminar in the Metaverse. -
Becker's named 23 spine device companies to watch in 2022: Where are they now?
In February, Becker's published a list of 23 spine device companies to watch in 2022. Here is what they have been up to this year: -
10 places hiring spine surgeons
Here are 10 places looking for spine surgeons, using Linkedin's job search tool: -
UT Dallas launches new $11.3M neurological center to research origins of pain
University of Texas at Dallas' Ted Price, PhD, has been awarded $11.3 million on behalf of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to launch a new research center to study origins of pain over the next five years, according to a Dec. 8 report in The Dallas Morning News. -
Neurosurgeon sentenced 5 years for accepting $3.3M in bribes
Neurosurgeon Lokesh Tantuwaya, MD, 55, was sentenced five years for taking about $3.3 million in bribes for performing at the now-defunct Pacific Hospital in Long Beach, Calif. -
How consolidation is affecting spine practices by market: California, New York, Illinois and more
Consolidation is rife across the healthcare industry, and it is happening among physicians, payers, corporate entities and hospital groups. -
5 insights from Dr. Alex Vaccaro in 2022
Alexander Vaccaro, MD, PhD, president of Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, shared his expertise on a variety of spine and orthopedic topics in 2022. Here are five insights to know: -
Dr. Nicholas Shepard completes Tennessee's 1st AR spine surgery
Nicholas Shepard, MD, of Nashville-based Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance, completed the first augmented reality-assisted spine surgery in the state, the practice said in a Dec. 8 tweet. -
'The devil is in the details': What's next for total disc replacement coverage
Aetna has settled a class-action lawsuit regarding its artificial disc replacement coverage, and spine surgeons have their eye on the insurer's future policy shift. -
Dr. Frank Cammisa performs Hospital for Special Surgery's 1st AR spine surgery
Frank Cammisa, MD, completed the first augmented reality-assisted spine surgery at New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery. -
Lawsuits against spine surgeon who fled the US can proceed
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Dec. 6 that lawsuits involving about 100 former patients of Atiq Durrani, MD, can go forward, FOX 19 reported. -
Spine organization launches patient education coalition
The National Spine Health Foundation launched a coalition for patient education, the organization said Dec. 6. -
Dr. Jake Measom performs Wyoming region's 1st spine jack case
Jake Measom, MD, performed southwest Wyoming's first spine jack procedure, The Kemmerer Gazette reported Dec. 5. -
Dr. Robert Bray performs 2nd operation on former motocross star
Robert Bray, MD, a surgeon at Newport Beach, Calif.-based DISC Sports & Spine Center, performed surgery to fuse neck vertebrae on former motocross star Carey Hart, according to a Dec. 1 Instagram post from the racer. -
Aetna settles 239-person class suit over spine surgery coverage
Aetna Life Insurance reached a settlement to resolve a 239-person class action lawsuit over its coverage of lumbar artificial disc replacements. -
Spine surgeon develops liposuction technique
Steven Cyr, MD, who has dual fellowship training in orthopedic and cosmetic surgery, developed a new liposuction technique called OrthoSculpt. -
Former orthopedic surgeon gets 111 months for 2nd healthcare fraud conviction
Former New York orthopedic surgeon Spyros Panos was sentenced to 111 months in prison for fraud and identity theft charges he pled guilty to in 2020, according to the Department of Justice, Southern District of New York. -
Ascension St. Vincent breaks ground on spine hospital
Ground was broken on a brain and spine hospital for Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis, Inside Indiana Business reported Nov. 30. -
7 spine surgeon moves in November
Here are seven spine surgeons moving to new practices or adding to their titles in November:
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