Daniel Choi, MD, of Spine Medicine & Surgery of Long Island in Ronkonkoma, N.Y., became the first surgeon to use Medtronic’s O-arm system at West Islip, N.Y.-based Good Samaritan University Hospital.

Traditional fee-for-service has been predominant despite long-term conversations about value-based care. But the latter model is likely to expand and serve as a more common option alongside ...

Hanane DjouaDohaIn hospitals around the world, two very different medical battles unfold every day. One takes place in the operating theatre, where surgeons work to rebuild damaged spines after ...

In family photo albums, Harley Harris beams with bright blue eyes, his parents smiling proudly beside their firstborn son.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to compare the long-term efficacy of spinal fusion surgery versus non-surgical treatment for chronic radicular lumbar spondylopathy. METHODS: A total of 93 ...

Evidence shows supervised exercise programs significantly improve function and quality of life in patients with axial ...

A recent advancement in minimally invasive spine surgery, unilateral biportal endoscopy integrates the principles of both microscopic and endoscopic techniques.It utilizes two independent portals — ...

Persistent back pain after surgery typically stems from incomplete nerve decompression, scar tissue formation, or adjacent ...

High school football and construction work have taken their toll on Justin Loebel's back. Though he is just 43, Loebel has already undergone fusion surgery to alleviate chronic back pain. It didn't ...

VB Spine LLC ("VB Spine"), today announced the successful completion of the first clinical cases utilizing the Vulcan(TM) Spinal System for thoracolumbar fixation. The milestone marks the system's ...

The Denver Broncos may not have made a move yet on Tuesday, but it doesn't mean free agency has been at a standstill. Safety P.J. Locke has bid farewell to Denver after agreeing to terms with the ...