The editorial below was published in the Vertebral Columns (Spring 2020), published quarterly by the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS). Written by Dr. Kern Singh, Editor in Chief, Vertebral Columns The first case of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in the United States was confirmed on January 14, 2020.¹  In 3 months,

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Tissue Differentiation Intelligence, LLC (TDi™), a company specializing in real-time surgical ultrasound imaging, today announced receiving 510(k) clearance for the company’s SonoVision™ ultrasound platform; the first technology of its kind specifically designed for intraoperative access to the spine. By applying layers of image-processing algorithms to ultrasound images collected intraoperatively,

The North American Spine Society announced the release of evidence-based clinical guidelines for multidisciplinary spine care for the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain. The guidelines can help practitioners treat adult patients with non-specific low back pain above the knee, according to a press release issued by the North American Spine Society. Dr. Kern

Rush University Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital again earned high marks in one of the nation’s most respected assessments of health care quality. Both hospitals received five-star ratings, the highest possible, from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Rush Copley Medical Center received four stars from CMS. The CMS ratings are

Dr. Kern Singh was invited to Japan for the 3rd time this year in 2018. He was a featured guest Lecturer at both the 2018 JASMISS (Japanese Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery) and the 3rd International MIS (Minimally Invasive Stabilization) Congress in Tokyo at the Grand Prince Hotel. Over 1,000 Japanese, Korean and Chinese

Am I a candidate for spine surgery? Surgery should always be the last option when it comes to treating spinal conditions in the neck and back. However, if non-operative treatments are not successful over a 6-12 month period, then surgical treatment is appropriate for certain patients with specific conditions such as spinal stenosis, sciatica, spondylolisthesis

According to media reports, a recent CT scan revealed that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has a fractured vertebra. ESPN.com reported that with proper rest, the injury should heal on its own with no further intervention needed. What exactly is a fractured vertebra? Below are three things to know about Carson Wentz’s back injury. Carson Wentz’s back