Spine surgeons on the
screen: What entertainment
gets right, wrong about the
job
Many shows on the big and small screens
have tried to provide a glimpse into what
spine surgeons and neurosurgeons do. Six
spine surgeons told Becker's what they do
and don't like about seeing their jobs on
TV or in movies.
Why spine surgeons should
make investing a 2nd
'microcareer'
Thomas Schuler, MD, spine surgeon,
founder and CEO at Reston-based
Virginia Spine Institute, told Becker's
why it is so critical for physicians to learn
how to properly invest their earnings
to combat rising inflation and declining
reimbursements.
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Where are the women in
orthopedics?
The orthopedic industry is ever-changing, with new robots and
surgical techniques seemingly always around the corner. But
one aspect of this vibrant industry hasn't changed much since its
conception — the lack of women in the operating rooms.
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p. 11
OrthoIllinois, Rockford
Spine Center
integrate
p. 15
10 private equity
giants behind the ASC
industry
p. 18
Spine surgeon
performs spinal fusion
on 95-year-old patient
p. 6
Here's what 3 spine
surgeons are doing
to keep practice costs
lean
p. 14
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