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S. Craig Humphreys, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon and founder of Soldotna, Alaska-based Kenai Spine.

Here are six spine and neurosurgeons who joined new practices in November.

Here are the top 10 most-read articles on Becker's Spine Review from Nov. 26-30.

Robert Watkins, MD, operated on Wizards center Dwight Howard's lower back Nov. 30, according to The Washington Post.

Chicago Magazine named 11 orthopedic surgeons from Evanston, Ill.-based NorthShore University HealthSystem's NorthShore Orthopaedic Institute in Chicago to its list of 2018 Top Orthopedic Doctors.

Astura Medical received FDA 510(k) clearance for its spinal fixation system, according to FDA News.

Meeker, Colo.-based Pioneers Medical Center projected its 2019 revenues will top $30.31 million, representing a 20.6 percent year-over-year increase, according to The Herald Times.

Belle Vernon, Pa.-based The Orthopedic Group founding partner and orthopedic surgeon Scott L. Baron, MD, will retire after providing care for 34 years, according to Observer-Reporter.

Abbas Bahari, MD, is the newest spine surgeon at Toledo, Ohio-based ProMedica Physicians, according to The Monroe News. 

Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health's Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel, N.J., performed its first Intellijoint hip replacement surgery Nov. 28.