Dr. Kube discusses possibility of stem cell use

Spine Care

Dr. Kube discusses possibility of stem cell use in Becker’s Spine Review in a feature titled, “Ask Spine Surgeons.”  It is a weekly series of questions posed to spine surgeons around the country about clinical, business and policy issues affecting spine care.  Dr. Kube was asked what he thinks is the most exciting technology for the future.

Smoking Cessation Cuts Pain in Patients With Spine Disorders

Health & Wellness, Spine Care

For patients with painful spinal disorders, there is a strong, clinically significant association between smoking cessation and improved patient-reported pain scores, according to a study published in the Dec. 5 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. Using a prospectively maintained database, Caleb Behrend, MD, from the University of Rochester in New York,… Continue Reading Smoking Cessation Cuts Pain in Patients With Spine Disorders