USC Spine Center

USC Spine Center's Dr. David Cheng was chosen for NASS' 20 under 40. This list showcases NASS' bright, young physicians under the age of 40. The SpineLine Committee selects the most deserving individuals based on accomplishments to date, community service and philosophy of care. Congratulations Dr. Cheng! To read the full article, please click the link below: https://www.spineline-digital.org//MobilePagedReplica.acti

USC Spine Center's Co-Director, Dr. Jeffrey Wang, spoke with Becker's Spine Review about the progression of telemedicine during the pandemic. To read the fill interview, clink on the link below: https://www.beckersspine.com//49866-9-spine-surgeons-on-th

Please join us for USC Spine Center's CME Webinar entitled Innovations and Advances in Comprehensive Spine Care Wednesday, September 16th at 5:00PM. One CME credit will be offered. Please find flyer and zoom info below. Please register in advance for the course and you will be sent a unique link to join the webinar. Presenting Physicians Thomas Chen, MD John Liu, MD... Registration Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webi/register/WN_KASPFvXdRhOUeb_1_IkAQg

USC Spine Center's Co-Director, Dr. John C. Liu, spoke with Becker's Spine Review about new trends in spine surgery including the use of expandable cages and outcomes data. To read the article, please click the link below: https://www.beckersspine.com//49671-5-surgeons-on-the-most

USC Spine Center's Co-Director, Dr. John C. Liu, spoke with Becker's Spine Review about his hope to use minimally invasive techniques to offer more options for patients who need spinal decompressions and/or fusions. To read the article, please click the link below: https://www.beckersspine.com//49564-6-surgeons-on-the-next

USC Spine Center's Co-Director, Dr. John C. Liu published a case report in World Neurosurgery titled "Ventral Thoracic Spinal Cord Herniation: Clinical Image and Video Illustration of Microsurgical Treatment." To read the article, please click the link below: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32599202/

USC Spine Center's Co-Director, Dr. John Liu, spoke with Becker's Spine Review about the impact of COVID-19 on spine consolidation. To read the fill interview, clink on the link below: https://www.beckersspine.com//49508-consolidation-boom-exp

USC Spine Center's, Dr. Raymond Hah, spoke with Becker's Spine Review about how augmented reality and artificial intelligence may be used in spine surgery. To read the fill interview, clink on the link below: https://www.beckersspine.com//49366-what-5-spine-surgeons-

Please join us for USC Spine Center's CME Webinar entitled Innovations and Advances in Spine Care next Thursday, June 25th at 5:00PM. One CME credit will be offered. Please find flyer, talk titles and zoom info below. Please register in advance for the course and you will be sent a unique link to join the webinar. Presenting Physicians Raymond Hah, MD John Liu, MD... Frank A. Petrigliano, MD Gene Tekmyster, DO Talk Titles: An Update in treatment of Spondylolysis in Adolescent Athletes Cervical Sports Injury Who Needs a Spine Surgeon? Advanced Registration Required Registration Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webi/register/WN_gg-Aoa1hTIeHdEaEmdu5qA

USC Spine Center's Co-Director, Dr. Jeffrey Wang, spoke with Becker's Spine Review about how he is navigating the current state of the orthopedic field. To read the fill interview, clink on the link below: https://www.beckersspine.com//49341-3-spine-surgeons-on-ho

USC Spine Center's Co-Director, Dr. Jeffrey Wang, spoke with Becker's Spine Review about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the "new normal," including the continued use of telemedicine. To read the full article click on the link below: https://www.beckersspine.com//49180-how-5-spine-practices-

We are pleased to introduce the newest addition to the USC Spine Center, Dr. Gene Tekmyster. Dr. Tekmyster is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician (Physiatrist) who is double board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine with subspecialty training in advanced interventional spine care, regenerative and sports medicine. He is a team physician for the United States Ski and Snowboard athletes and he has served as a ringside physician for... boxing and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) events. . Dr. Tekmyster has a special interest in the care of patients with spinal disorders; he develops individualized treatment plans that allow his patients to quickly return to normal activities while utilizing the latest medical research and technologies. . Dr. Tekmyster has published on a variety of spine and sports medicine topics and he has presented his research both nationally and internationally. In addition to his expertise in the management of spine injuries, he also has a special interest in the care and prevention of athletic injuries and the use of regenerative medicine to promote healing. Dr. Tekmyster is currently serving on the Membership Committee of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Patient Safety Committee of the North American Spine Society. . As a physiatrist, Dr. Tekmyster believes the goal of treatment should be optimization and return of pre-injury function. By using an approach rooted in the latest medical evidence combined with proven treatment algorithms his focus remains on decreasing pain and working with his patients to allow them to resume their activities. As each person is unique, patients can be confident an individualized treatment plan will be presented and implemented to allow for optimal outcomes and functional improvement.

USC Spine Center is holding a CME Webinar entitled Innovations and Advances in Spine Care on Tuesday, May 26th at 5:00PM. One CME credit will be offered. Please find flyer, talk titles and zoom info below. Talk Titles: Intraosseous Basivertebral Nerve Ablation for Low Back Pain Regenerative Treatments and Options for Spine Conditions ... Topic: Innovations and Advances in Spine Care Time: May 26, 2020 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: https://usc.zoom.us/j/99227342544 Meeting ID: 992 2734 2544