While nearly half of patients with a spine MRI were seen in surgical consultations, only 6.5 percent underwent spine surgery within three years, according to a study in the January issue of Spine.

President Barack Obama and Congress were able to avoid going over the fiscal cliff earlier this week by striking a deal to prevent huge spending cuts, including a 26.5 percent cut in physician reimbursement for Medicare patients, according to a Washington Post report.

Jon Peterson, DO, a sports medicine specialist, joined Capital Family & Sports Medicine in Olympia, Wash., according to a report from The Olympian.

Andrew Schrage of Money Crashers discusses what orthopedic surgeons can expect after the Bush Tax Cuts expire and the smartest financial moves heading into next year.

Boston Scientific launched the Precision Spectra Spinal Cord Stimulator on the European market to provide spine pain relief.

A new study published in the Archives of Surgery shows that self-employed surgeons in private practice have decreased significantly from 2001 to 2009.

Gavin Fabian, CEO of MedPassage, discusses the medical device industry and trends for lowering costs in the future.

The Food and Drug Administration granted 16 spine-related clearances in November.

The Food and Drug Administration granted 36 orthopedic- and spine-related device clearances in November.

General surgeon Abdelmajid Jondy, MD, recently made a trip to Syria to provide medical care for people suffering in the war-torn nation, according to a Beaumont Enterprise report.