…neural canal of lumbar region M99.53 Intervertebral disc stenosis of neural canal of lumbar region M99.63 Osseous and subluxation stenosis of intervertebral foramina of lumbar region M99.73 Connective tissue…

…studies that involve the insertion of spinal devices cannot be controlled to placebo. For example, it would be unethical to perform a sham procedure for the purpose of clinical…

…origin, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, political or other opinion, personal status, or for any other reason unrelated to professional status, professional activities, character, competence, or…

…adamantly oppose requiring the submission of patient images as a prior authorization requirement for spine surgery. Rationale The doctor-patient relationship remains the central element in health care and should…

…with us by submitting an abstract for presentation for ISASS19, which will take place April 3-5, 2019 in Anaheim, Calif., USA. Abstract submission categories Adult spinal deformity Biologic and…

…non-responders and patients with more severe spinal conditions, lumbar spinal fusion can eliminate painful motion and restore local stability and correct alignment to the spine, but proper patient selection…

…devastating granulomatous process after metal-to-metal lumbar disc arthroplasty. Spine 2012;37:E809–E13. Cakir B, Schmidt R, Mattes T, et al. Index level mobility after total lumbar disc replacement: Is it beneficial…

…after Cervical and Lumbar Spinal Fusion Presenting Author: Ankur Narain Sponsored by Tom Errico, MD Kostiuk Innovation Award #581: Principal Radiographic Characteristics for Cervical Spinal Deformity: A Health-related Quality…

…and non-union.8 Additionally, the limited lordosis of structural allografts can result in focal and/or global cervical kyphosis that can be associated with postoperative neck pain, residual or recurrent radiculopathy,…

…research awards including Outstanding Oral Paper Award at the 13th annual International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Best Paper Award at the 31st annual Scientific Meeting of the Singapore Orthopaedic…

ISASS App The ISASS app provides easy access to information about ISASS and the annual meeting, including: Conferences: Complete ISASS meeting information including full abstracts with figures for all…

ISASS recently signed on to a multi-society letter supporting the nomination of Gregory J. Przybylski, MD to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC). Nominated by the American Association of…