…technology assessment by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) in 2006 which correctly concluded that are no randomized controlled trial evidence that directly compares lumbar spinal fusion…

On December 20, 2018, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to Genetech Inc., citing numerous deviations from current good manufacturing and tissue practices. The compliance…

…Journal is to promote and disseminate the most up-to-date scientific and clinical research into innovations in motion preservation and new spinal surgery technology as well as report on the…

…→ Abstract Submission Categories Adult Spinal Deformity Arthroplasty Biologic and Stem Cell Therapies/Research Biomechanics Cervical ADR Cervical Degenerative Diagnostics and Imaging Endoscopic Surgery Epidemiology/Natural History Image-Guidance, Navigation, Robotics Innovative…

…our members and potential spine patients insights and reference sources. We have added 2 more committees, Research and Fellowship, so that more members are able to participate and we…

…The CPT Editorial Panel meets three times a year to evaluate code change proposals for new and emerging technology and is responsible for reorganizing and maintaining the code set….

…lumbar, and sacral. He is passionate about the use of cutting-edge techniques such as image-guided surgery and minimally invasive techniques. He is committed to quality outcomes and is an…

…The creation of new MS-DRG 402 to describe non-cervical single-level combined anterior/posterior fusion – The creation of new MS-DRGs 429 and 430 to describe combined cervical anterior/posterior fusion with…

…Dr. Garcia completed medical school at Tulane University School of Medicine where he obtained both a Doctor of Medicine degree and a Masters of Public Health. In 1991, Dr….

…the closure, even if different aspects of the procedure are performed by more than one surgeon. To complete the online survey, click here -> SURVEY Please complete the survey…

…border wall, does not appear to have immediate support for passage. House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey, D-N.Y., introduced a continuing resolution Wednesday, which Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chairman…

…level and each additional nerve, respectively. ISASS will review the final rule in detail and provide written comments to CMS to all relevant issues in advance of the comment…