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Get the Most Out of Spine Practice Recruitment
Recruiting new spine surgeons can be time consuming and expensive, which places a heavy burden on any private practice. We're going through physician recruitment right now and there's a couple different models available, such as practices hiring physicians on a partnership track. read more

Optimize Cost Effective Online Spine Practice Marketing
Spine surgeon outlines the best marketing tactic for driving patient volume to your spine practice using the internet, an effective and persuasive website and social media outreach. read more

The challenges and opportunities for integrating electronic medical records into a spine practice
Spine surgery leaders discuss the challenges and opportunities for integrating electronic medical records into a spine practice. We picked an EMR system that was very popular and quickly found out that even though it meets meaningful use criteria, it wasn't the most practical or most efficient system for us. read more

Building a Multidisciplinary Spine Practice
Ty Thaiyananthan, MD, founder and head neurosurgeon of BASIC Spine in Orange, Calif., discusses the benefits and challenges of building and leading a multispecialty spine practice. In our practice, we have both neurospine and orthopedic spine surgeons. We have physical medicine and rehabilitation, anesthesia, pain management, neurology and a pain psychologist. read more

The most important elements driving the trend toward minimally invasive outpatient spine surgery
When someone says "minimally invasive," people usually think "small incision," "laser" or "endoscopic surgery." Minimally invasive really means a tissue-sparing procedure that can be done without disrupting the global anatomy. It's usually performed through a smaller incision and there is technology that helps with those procedures, such as an endoscope. read more

Leadership among young spine surgeons and how they can propel themselves to success in the future
Spine surgery and healthcare are undergoing a lot of changes with ObamaCare and not a lot of people know what is really going to happen within the next few years. For successful young spine surgeons, the first thing they need to do is be informed about what is going on. It's more than just practicing medicine, more than what we were taught during our residencies and fellowships. read more

Dr. Thaiyananthan Honored With 2011 Compassionate Doctor Award and Patient’s Choice Award
Dr. G. Thaiyananthan of BASIC Spine, head neurosurgeon and founder of the comprehensive spine care and pain management center, has been recognized by peer voting for both the 2011 Compassionate Doctor Award and Patient’s Choice Award. read more

Doctors Track Swelling in Gabrielle Giffords' Brain
"There are generally two things that we worry about," said Dr. Bryan Oh, a neurosurgeon. "The initial injury caused by the bullet itself, a high velocity missile, and swelling." The brain is vulnerable because it's as soft as "firm toothpaste," Oh said. When a bullet tears through the brain, it may drive metal and bone fragments deep. The bullet's pressure wave can damage tissue far from its path. read more

Spinal Surgeon and Researcher Dr. Thaiyananthan Introduces Spinal Renewal Treatment (inSRT) to World
Founder and head surgeon of BASIC, Brain and Spine Institute of California, Dr. Thaiyananthan, otherwise known as Dr. "Ty" has become the first surgeon in the United States to utilize inSRT to treat the diseases of the spine. The Spinal Renewal Treatment is an advanced pain therapy option for chronic conditions.

Peyton Manning shows up at practice - Dr. Ty comments for ESPN
INDIANAPOLIS – Peyton Manning made it out to practice Monday. He’s still nowhere close to throwing yet. The four-time MVP was in good spirits when he made his first public appearance on the field since having neck surgery Sept. 8. “Save a copy for me for my scrapbook,” Manning joked as he walked past the television caneras to begin throwing the footbal for his new team. Click here to read more on Peyton Manning's Anterior Fusion Surgery and Stem Cell Treatment

Laguna Beach California Tennis Player Receives New Spinal Spacer To treat Degenerative Disc Disease
Dr. Gowriharan "Ty" Thaiyananthan, spinal neurosurgeon and co-medical director of the Chapman Neurosurgical and Spine Institute is one of only a handful of surgeons in Orange County, CA. to use the FDA-cleared AXLE Interspinous Fusion System. Hershel "Bill" Hyde has always been at the top of his tennis game. Since his back injury his game had suffered greatly. Click here to read more on the AXLE Interspinous Fusion System

Exclusive Interview With Brittany Murphy's Brother
INSIDE EDITION speaks exclusively to Brittany Murphy’s half-brother Jeff Bertolotti about a possible hereditary disorder he says she may have had. Brittany Murphy was set to go into production on a new film until her sudden death shocked the world. Did Brittany Murphy suffer from a hereditary disorder that could have led to her death? Click here to read more on a possible neuorological disorder

Pros & Cons of the 'Privademic' Model of Care: Q&A With Dr. Gowriharan Thaiyananthan
“Dr. Ty” Thaiyananthan, MD, is a neurosurgeon, researcher and the co-medical director for the Southern California Center for Neuroscience and Spine (SCCNS) at Chapman Medical Center in Orange, California., an outpatient department providing treatment for spinal and cranial surgery, which opened a back surgery center in Irvine California. Click here to read more about the privademic medical practice model

Neurosurgeon's Transition From Academic Medical Center to Outpatient Treatment Center: Q&A With Dr. Gowriharan Thaiyananthan
Neurosurgeon Gowriharan “Dr. Ty” Thaiyananthan, MD, is a neurosurgeon, researcher and the co-medical director for the Southern California Center for Neuroscience and Spine (SCCNS) at Chapman Medical Center in Orange, Calif., an outpatient department providing treatment for spinal problems and spine injuries. Click here to read more about the background of Dr. Thaiyananthan