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Neurosurgeon expands role at Mayfield Brain and Spine
Ronald Warnick, MD, was named program director of radiosurgery and neuro-oncology at Cincinnati-based Mayfield Brain and Spine. -
Hospital for Special Surgery enrolling patients in 2-level cervical disc replacement trial
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery is part of a multicenter trial examining the effectiveness of three disc replacement devices used for two-level symptomatic cervical disc disease. -
7 spine surgeon moves in May
Here are seven spine surgeons who moved to new practices or added to their titles in May: -
5-year M6-C data supports continued benefits compared to ACDF
Five-year data on Orthofix's M6-C artificial disc shows its effectiveness compared to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion at one level. -
Unnecessary spine cases spur class action lawsuit
A class action lawsuit alleges two former neurosurgeons from Renton-based Providence Health & Services Washington harmed hundreds of patients through unnecessary cases. -
Arkansas specialty clinic adds spine surgeon
Arkansas Surgical Hospital Specialty Clinic in Little Rock added a spinal neurosurgeon. -
Campbell Clinic spine surgeon named president of orthopedic society
The Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America has named Jeffrey Sawyer, MD, as the next president of the society, stepping into the role in 2023. -
10 spine surgeons to know
Two physicians debuting technology and eight more spine surgeons to know: -
Dr. Steven Cyr publishes book about healthcare system
Spine surgeon and entrepreneur Steven Cyr, MD, published a book about the American healthcare system. -
Surgeon aims to improve cervical spine care in St. Louis
A cervical spine specialist is joining Neurosurgery of St. Louis, according to a May 23 news release published by RiverBender.com. -
30K 'unnecessary' spine surgeries performed in 1st year of pandemic: study
Hospitals performed more than 100,000 "unnecessary" procedures on older Americans in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, including 30,094 spine surgeries, according to a May analysis published by the Lown Institute. -
5 spine practices to know
Here are five spine practices to know: -
5 recent spine surgery 'firsts'
From new imaging systems to pedicle screw technology, Becker's reported on five spine technology debuts since April 21: -
Corporate medicine could be 'the endgame of our system': 3 spine surgeon insights
An increasing number of physicians are exiting private practice to join hospitals or other corporate entities, leaving just 26 percent of physicians as independent practitioners in 2022, according to an April report from Avalere. -
Dr. Robert Watkins performs lumbar discectomy on Las Vegas hockey player
Robert Watkins IV, MD, operated on Las Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone, the team said May 19. -
Spine surgeons' biggest threats
Fighting for the approval of minimally invasive alternatives to spinal fusion; non-surgeons performing certain spine procedures; and insurers too often dictating care decisions are some of the biggest threats to spine surgeons today, three specialists told Becker's. -
22 years of disc replacement in the US: A timeline of milestones and challenges
From milestone surgeries to emerging data and ongoing challenges, here is how artificial disc technology has developed in the last several decades: -
Colorado Supreme Court rejects hospital's bid to enforce $229K spine surgery bill
A spine surgery patient will not be on the hook for a $229,112 medical bill at Westminster-based St. Anthony North Health Campus, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled May 16. -
16 hospitals receive Healthgrades' Spine Surgery State awards
Healthgrades honored 16 hospitals across four states with its 2022 Spine Surgery State Ranking Award. -
Cleveland Clinic adds neurosurgeon to Florida location
Cleveland Clinic Weston (Fla.) Hospital added neurosurgeon Dr. Hoon Choi, MD, PhD.
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