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SPINE REVIEW
April 2013
Editorial
Laura Miller
Editor in Chief, Becker's Spine Review
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Lindsey Dunn
Editor in Chief, Becker's Hospital Review
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Vol. 2013 No. 2
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features
1 8 Big Trends in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
1 50 Spine Surgeons & Specialists Researching Biologics for Spine Treatments
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Economics, Politics & the Independent Spine Surgeon: Q&A With Dr. Craig Callewart
7Publisher's Letter
Spine Advocacy & Policy
10 Top Advocacy Issues for North American Spine Society
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13 5 Proactive Steps for Spine Surgeons to Influence Spine Care Policy
14 11 Spine Surgeons Discuss Exciting Trends for the Future
17 1th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference
1
Executive Brief: Weight-bearing MRI Technology for Spine Surgery
25
Spine Imaging: 5 Strategies for Meeting "Milliman Criteria" Requirements
26
Incorporating Weight-Bearing MRI Into Spine Practices: Q&A With Dr. Douglas Smith
of Musculoskeletal Imaging Consultants
Spine Research & Innovation
29 5 Big Opportunities for Spine Surgery Research & Development
Sabrina Rodak
Writer/Reporter
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30 Discectomy for Disc Herniation Could Save $2.1 Billion Over Non-Surgical Treatment
Anuja Vaidya
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32 Future of Spine Innovation: Q&A With Dr. Hyun Bae of Cedars-Sinai Medical
The
sales & publishing
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30 18 Spine Surgeon & Specialist Appointments and Accomplishments
Center
34 35 Spine Device Companies Making a Difference
Spine Device & Technology
39
Spine Technology Coverage Post Healthcare Reform: Q&A With Dr. Gunnar
Andersson of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush
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Minimally Invasive Spine Market Expected to Top $2B by 2017
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42 8 Factors Impacting Spine Surgery Coverage Rates
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Global Nonfusion Spine Market to Grow to $1B by 2017
44 6 Factors for Positive Employee Culture at Spine Groups
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