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Judge tosses lawsuit against Anthem over spinal device coverage
A judge dismissed a lawsuit alleging Anthem wrongfully denied coverage of a spinal device. -
Brooklyn Nets forward has spine surgery in California
Robert Watkins IV, MD, on May 5 performed spine surgery on Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons at Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital in Los Angeles, according to the NBA. -
How Walmart, CVS Health will affect spine care: 4 surgeon insights
Retail giants such as Walmart and CVS Health are continuing their push into healthcare, offering cost-friendly and convenient care close to patients' homes, and more providers are taking notice. -
Dr. Alex Cruz on the 'Golden Age' of spine surgery, the lasting effects of COVID-19 on orthopedics
Advances in surgical technology have established a "Golden Age" of spine surgery, according to Alex Cruz, MD. -
Texas spine practice adds endoscopic services
Plano-based Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery of Texas is adding endoscopic spine surgery to its arsenal. -
3 spine surgeon moves in April
Here are three spine surgeons who moved to new practices or added to their titles in April. -
3 spine surgeons collaborate on healthcare training book
Three spine surgeons published a book focusing on healthcare education. -
10 spine surgeons to know
A physician leading robotics business at a medtech company and nine more spine surgeons to know: -
How spine surgery will evolve with AI, analytics
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are emerging as disruptive technologies that have the potential to significantly improve clinical decision-making in spine surgery. -
50 surgeons join National Spine Health Foundation board
The National Spine Health Foundation formed a 50-physician medical and scientific board. -
Spine practice founder named chief medical officer of medtech company
Kenneth Renkens, MD, a retired neurosurgeon and co-founder of Carmel-based Indiana Spine Group is the new chief medical officer of devicemaker Medcura. -
8 developments in artificial disc replacement
From clinical trial milestones to the latest research, here are eight updates to know about artificial disc replacement in 2022. -
6 spine surgery milestones
From robotic surgeries to disc replacements, Becker's reported on six milestones in spine surgery since March 1. -
Neurosurgeon brings new service line to New York hospital
Olean (N.Y.) General Hospital’s Foothills Medical Group has added a new surgeon, bringing neurosurgery and spine services to the hospital. -
Dr. Tien Le performs 1st case combining 3 Accelus technologies
Tien Le, MD, performed a first-of-its-kind spine procedure integrating Accelus' Remi robotic navigation system, Linesider pedicle screw system and FlareHawk expandable interbody fusion device. He completed the surgery in March in Brandon, Fla. -
Spine surgeon inducted into volunteer hall of fame
The Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame on April 21 will recognize Steven Meyer, MD, as part of its 2022 class for his 25-plus years of humanitarian work as founder of Siouxland Tanzania Educational and Medical Ministries, according to the Sioux City Journal. -
6 spine surgeons growing their TikTok following
Spine surgeons have made their way to people's TikTok feeds with entertaining and educational videos about their work. -
Dr. Michael Gallizzi performs 100th robotic spine surgery
Michael Gallizzi, MD, a spine surgeon who joined Vail, Colo.-based The Steadman Clinic in March, completed his 100th robotic surgery April 19. -
5 spine, orthopedic studies to know
Research examining patient reviews of spine surgeons and four more studies to know: -
'This gets a lot bigger than just hockey': NHL sets spinal disc replacement precedent in pro sports
In late 2021, Las Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel and Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Johnson became the first and second active NHL players to undergo artificial disc replacement. Three months after their surgeries, both players returned to competitive action.
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