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Dr. Rick Price completes his 50th AR spine case
Rick Price, MD, PhD, completed his 50th case using Augmedics' Xvision augmented reality spine system, the medtech company said in a Feb. 27 LinkedIn post. -
Salem Regional Medical Center adds spine surgeon
Salem (Ohio) Regional Medical Center hired spine surgeon David Prior, MD, Salem News reported Feb. 24. -
UCLA spine, neurosurgeons reflect on changing diversity in the field
Neurosurgeon Linda Liau, MD, PhD, and spine surgeon Langston Holly, MD, were the only woman resident and Black resident when they graduated from Los Angeles-based UCLA Medical Center nearly 25 years ago. -
Total disc replacement cost in the 10 largest US cities
The average price of a total disc replacement in New York City, the largest city in the U.S., is $32,521, according to Healthcare Bluebook, a price transparency tool. -
Here's how 6 spine surgeons prepare before a busy day
For many people, a morning and night routine can help with preparing for a busy day, and the same goes for spine surgeons. Here's how six spine surgeons say they like to prepare ahead for their workdays: -
Dr. Todd Peters joins DISC Surgery Center
Todd Peters, MD, joined DISC Surgery Center at Newport Beach (Calif.) as a physician partner, and Andre Schotte was named administrator of the ASC. -
Lumbar spinal fusion cost in the 10 largest US cities
The average price of a lumbar spinal fusion in New York City, the largest city in the U.S., is $68,126, according to Healthcare Bluebook, a price transparency tool. -
Beaufort Memorial to introduce same-day cervical disc replacement surgery
Beaufort (S.C.) Memorial Hospital has added same-day cervical disc replacement procedures to its list of offered surgeries, according to a Feb. 22 report from Your Island News. -
Study finds surgery more effective than conventional treatment for spinal stenosis
A new study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery found that spine surgery may be more effective than conventional medical treatment for spinal stenosis. -
Spinal muscular atrophy solution earns FDA fast-track designation
Biopharmaceutical company Biohaven has earned fast track designation from the FDA for its spinal muscular atrophy treatment taldefgrobep alfa. -
Northwestern opens 12K-square-foot pain and spine facility
Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine has opened a new Center for Pain and Spine Health in Bloomingdale, Ill., according to a Feb. 20 report from the Daily Herald. -
Spinal stimulation helps stroke patients move arm
Spinal stimulation helped two stroke patients regain movement in their arm and hand, NPR reported Feb. 20. -
Captiva Spine grows management team for navigational robot roll-out
Captiva Spine has added Daniel McPhillips as its director of enabling technologies and market development to accelerate the rollout of its WatchTower Spine Navigation and Robotic System. -
2 MLB players undergo offseason spine surgeries
Two Major League Baseball players have undergone spine surgeries during this offseason. -
Inspired Spine's Trident SI joint procedure debuted outside the US
Inspired Spine's Trident sacroiliac joint fusion was debuted outside the U.S. in Oman. -
What's next for SI joint fusion? 8 spine surgeon insights
Sacroiliac joint fusion continues to develop with new technology and recognition from payers. Here is how eight spine surgeons expect the procedure to develop in the near future. -
MLB player Jesse Winker lauds disc replacement after undergoing procedure
Jesse Winker, an outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers, had a cervical disc replacement during the offseason and said he is "feeling strong," according to an article posted by MLB on Feb. 14. -
7 places hiring spine surgeons
Here are seven places seeking spine surgeons, using LinkedIn's job search tool: -
Increased demand for spinal fusion could strain global healthcare systems, study says
Healthcare systems could be strained by growing demand for spinal fusion cases, according to a study published in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research — a Wolters Kluwer publication. -
Dr. Howard An receives Wiltse Lifetime Achievement Award
Howard An, MD, a spine surgeon at Chicago-based Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, was awarded the 2023 Wiltse Lifetime Achievement Award by the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine.
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