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ISASS pushes for updated diagnosis codes for spine patients
The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery requested an update to the International Classification of Diseases for spine patient codes during a March 10 public forum. -
Who is the best spine surgeon in the US? ChatGPT answers
ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot from OpenAI, has become popular for its practical and entertaining applications. -
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences adds to neurosurgery department
Deanna Sasaki-Adams, MD, joined the department of neurosurgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Center in Little Rock. -
Dr. Richard Broderick completes 50th case using Augmedics' spine navigation system
Richard Broderick, MD, a neurosurgeon at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, Ill., has completed his 50th procedure using Augmedics' Xvision spine navigation system, according to an April 13 tweet from Augmedics. -
Spine surgeons on the screen: What entertainment gets right, wrong about the job
The words "medical drama" make many people think of Grey's Anatomy and its beloved neurosurgeon Dr. Derek Shepherd. Many shows on the big and small screens have tried to provide a glimpse into what spine surgeons and neurosurgeons do. -
Dr. Robert Nolan joins Auburn Orthopedic Specialists
Spine surgeon Robert Nolan, MD, has joined Auburn (N.Y.) Orthopaedic Specialists, an affiliate of Auburn Community Hospital. -
Vanderbilt neurosurgery accepts 1st Black female resident
Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University has welcomed its first Black female neurosurgery resident, according to an April 10 report from Fox affiliate KTBC. -
PGA star Will Zalatoris undergoes season-ending spine surgery
Professional golfer Will Zalatoris underwent a microdiscectomy on April 8, he said in an Instagram post. -
2 spine surgeons reach AR milestones
Two spine surgeons recently reached milestones with Augmedics' Xvision augmented reality system. -
Hospitals are capitalizing on neurosurgery, neuroscience: 4 notes
Multiple hospitals have opened or announced centers dedicated to neurosurgery, spine and neuroscience in recent months. -
Colorado hospital to shutter interventional spine services this summer
Southwest Health System in Cortez, Colo. will close its interventional spine services later in 2023, The Journal reported April 6. -
4 spine, orthopedic surgery firsts in 7 days
Becker's reported on four spine and orthopedic surgery firsts since March 30: -
Hackensack Meridian Health creates largest neuroscience institute in New Jersey
Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health has combined Hackensack (N.J.) University Medical Center, Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune City, N.J., and JFK University Medical Center in Edison, to create the largest neuroscience institute in the state. -
Neurosurgeons back legislation to improve Medicare physician pay system
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons praised lawmakers for introducing HR 2474, a bill aiming to improve Medicare's physician pay system. -
From music producer to 'the present-day Indiana Jones': The alternate careers 5 spine surgeons would choose
Growing up, people often consider multiple career paths. Here's what five spine specialists would want to do if they weren't surgeons. -
Dr. Stanley Hoang performs Louisiana's 1st robotic single-position prone spinal fusion
Stanley Hoang, MD, performed the first robot-assisted single position prone lumbar fusion surgery in Louisiana, ABC affiliate KTBS reported April 5. -
Why Cigna's review process worries 1 spine surgeon
A recent Pro Publica report revealed how some Cigna Health physicians reject patient claims without opening their files, something that concerns spine surgeon Saqib Hasan, MD. -
Dr. Hamid Abbasi performs 1st OLLIF procedure in South America
Hamid Abbasi, MD, PhD, spine surgeon and chief medical officer of Inspired Spine, has performed the first spine trans-Kambin oblique lateral lumbar interbody fusion with arrow cage in South America at Quirurgic-Centro de Cirugia Ambulatoria in Quito, Ecuador. -
Dr. Michael Verdon partners to offer spine surgery warranty
Neurosurgeon Michael Verdon, DO, partnered with Marvel Group to provide a spine surgery warranty at his practice in Dayton, Ohio. -
3 spine surgeon moves in March
Here are three spine surgeons who moved to new practices or changed their titles in March:
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