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Drs. Todd Lanman, Sonia Eden and more: 5 spine surgeons making headlines
From two surgeons debuting an interbody device to another joining a new practice, here are five spine surgeons making the news over the past week: -
Spine surgeon gets 10-year prison sentence for healthcare fraud
The owner of Texas Center for Orthopedic and Spinal Disorders in Fort Worth was sentenced Feb. 25 to 10 years in prison for his role in a $10 million healthcare fraud scheme. -
Top spine reads — NuVasive's 1st 2021 acquisition, Tiger Woods recovering from crash and more
Here are the most-read articles from Becker's Spine Review during the week of Feb. 22-26: -
Motion preservation will become the standard, but won't eliminate fusion: 8 surgeons weigh in
Eight surgeons discuss the future of motion preservation in the cervical and lumbar spine and how its development will affect spinal fusion. -
UCSF neurosurgeons perform 1st case with patient-specific interbody for spinal deformity
Two neurosurgeons from the University of California San Francisco completed the first spine surgery with Carlsmed's aprevo, a patient-specific interbody for the treatment of adult spinal deformity. -
Florida spine center enrolls 1st patient in Medtronic SCS study
Jax Spine & Pain Centers in Jacksonville, Fla., has enrolled the first patient in the Upgrade Study, which will examine long-term, real-world outcomes to understand the effect of Medtronic's Differential Target Multiplexed programming for spinal cord stimulation patients. -
Duke neurologist dies at age 45
Dina Randazzo, DO, a neurologist/neuro-oncologist in the department of neurosurgery at Durham, N.C.-based Duke Health, died Feb. 20 after a long battle with cancer. -
Los Angeles Magazine recognizes Dr. Todd Lanman as 'top doctor' — 5 things to know
Todd Lanman, MD, founder of Lanman Spinal Neurosurgery in Beverly Hills, Calif., has been named one of Los Angeles Magazine's top doctors for 2021, according to a Feb. 22 news release. -
Dr. Sonia Eden named interim neurosurgery chair at Wayne State University
Wayne State University in Detroit named Sonia Eden, MD, interim chair of its neurosurgery department, effective Feb. 24, while a search is conducted for a permanent chair. -
Dr. Ali Mesiwala joins Disc Sports & Spine Center
Ali Mesiwala, MD, a neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery, joined Newport Beach, Calif.-based Disc Sports & Spine Center Feb. 22. -
Top spine reads — Zimmer Biomet names spinoff CEO, 'Dr. Death' spine patient dies and more
Here are the most-read articles from Becker's Spine Review during the week of Feb. 15-19: -
Will disc replacement supersede spinal fusion? 8 spine surgeons weigh in
On the back of two-year data comparing the M6-C cervical disc with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion published in The Spine Journal, eight surgeons discuss the future of total disc replacement in spine: -
These CMS changes would significantly improve spine care: 6 surgeons weigh in
From revamping codes to reversing prior authorization requirements and increasing reimbursement, six spine surgeons discuss CMS changes that would enhance spine care. -
4 hospitals, health systems expanding spine services in January
Here are four hospitals that have expanded spine programs in January: -
How a single-payer system would affect spine care: 5 surgeons weigh in
Many surgeons believe a single-payer healthcare system would decrease spine payments toward current Medicare rates and payments and limit access to care. Here, five surgeons share their thoughts on how a single-payer system would affect spine practice. -
Neurosurgeon pay hits $645K & 3 more notes
Neurosurgeons have the highest median salary among specialties surveyed in the "Physician Compensation Report 2020" from Physicians Thrive, a financial planning company. -
Top spine reads — Zimmer Biomet to spin off spine, dental business, Rothman CEO to retire and more
Here are the most-read articles from Becker's Spine Review during the week of Feb. 8-12: -
Drs. John Peloza, Brent Kimball and more: 4 spine surgeons making news
From a surgeon joining the Super Doctors Hall of Fame to a surgeon coming back to The Steadman Clinic, here are four spine surgeons making headlines this week: -
'Dr. Death' patient dies years after botched spine surgery
Jerry Summers has died 10 years after former neurosurgeon Christopher Duntsch, MD, performed spine surgery on him at Baylor Medical Center in Plano, Texas, ABC affiliate Local 24 News reported Feb. 11. -
3 recent updates from NASS
Here are three updates from the North American Spine Society over the past two weeks:
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