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The Issues Spine Surgeons are Advocating for Outside of the Operating Room
Many spine surgeons do work to push for awareness and advocacy for their colleagues and patients. Ten spine surgeons told Becker’s about the issues that matter to them. Question: What areas of advocacy are you involved with for surgeon and patient concerns? Are there any issues you wish more spine surgeons would engage with? Brian Fiani, DO. … Read More
Published On: March 2, 2023
What’s Next for SI Joint Fusion? 8 Spine Surgeon Insights
Sacroiliac joint fusion continues to develop with new technology and recognition from payers. Here is how eight spine surgeons expect the procedure to develop in the near future. Question: What developments do you think will come next for sacroiliac joint fusion in 2023? Brian Fiani, DO. Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedic & Spine Specialists (Livonia, Mich.): The future is bright … Read More
Published On: February 16, 2023
Spine Surgeons Predict ‘Tremendous Growth’ in Endoscopy Over the Next 10 Years
Despite pushback from payers and some reimbursement and training obstacles, many spine surgeons expect endoscopic spine surgery to become more prominent in the U.S. over the next decade. Eleven spine surgeons from independent practices and health systems across the country discuss what’s next for endoscopic spine surgery. Question: How will endoscopic spine surgery evolve in … Read More
Published On: December 15, 2022
First SyncAR for Spine Surgery in the World Performed at Hoag
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., December 7, 2022 — Hoag’s innovative spine team has performed the first spinal fusion surgery utilizing the recently FDA-cleared augmented reality (SyncAR) surgical navigator for Spine, co-developed by neurosurgeons from Hoag’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute and medical visualization platform leader Surgical Theater. SyncAR for Spine utilizes 3D virtual reconstructions of CT and … Read More
Published On: December 7, 2022
Grateful Patient Thanks Surgeon for Not Operating
Linda Lifur-Bennett, Ph.D., wants to clarify one thing: She is a patient of Burak Ozgur, M.D., director of the Hoag Spine Center. No, the Newport Beach neurosurgeon did not operate on Dr. Lifur-Bennett. In fact, he did not perform any procedures on the 70-year-old clinical psychologist. Rather, through his compassion and expertise, Dr. Ozgur prevented … Read More
Published On: November 23, 2022
Hoag Welcomes Renowned Neurosurgeon Adam Kanter, M.D.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (August 2, 2022) – Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian announced today it has recruited Adam Kanter, M.D., chief of spine surgery and tenured professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, to be the associate executive medical director of the Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute. Dr. Kanter is excited to join Hoag’s … Read More
Published On: August 2, 2022
Fudge Family Acute Rehabilitation Center Patient Says Hoag Is ‘Living Out Their Hearts for Society’
It was such a small stumble. Oscar Constandse and his buddies were at the tail end of a bachelor party in Cabo San Lucas. The hour was way, way too late, and Oscar tripped on his way to the cantina bathroom. That’s all he remembers about the accident. His friends told him later that he … Read More
Published On: July 15, 2022
After a Lifetime of Scoliosis, Spine Surgery Patient Stands Tall
“Dr. Jankowski really understands and promotes the philosophy of patient-centered care. His confidence is very reassuring,” she said. “I am extremely grateful to Dr. Jankowski and his medical assistant, Mileni Avalos for their outstanding patient care.”
Published On: February 25, 2021
Pain-Free and Grateful, Surgery Patient Hopes Her Story Helps Others
“I’m blessed and Hoag’s blessed to have Dr. Ozgur,” Ann said. “He’s changed my life.”
Published On: December 28, 2020
Trust, Patience, Teamwork and Gratitude: One Back Surgery Patient’s Journey to Health
“Any of us in life can feel like we’ve either earned our own successes or that we’ve had good luck. Either one doesn’t acknowledge the fact that we’ve had help from people along the way,” he said. “Hoag, as an environment, the warmth of the staff, the people, really exemplifies that. That whole experience was just amazing. I was treated as an individual the whole way.”
Published On: November 20, 2020