Gregory M. Mundis Jr., MD, is an orthopedic spine surgeon and spine surgery fellowship director at San Diego-based Scripps Health. He also serves as the acting director of the medical missionary organization Global Spine Outreach. By Shayna Korol - 1/7/19

Here are 10 of the most interesting Q&As on the spine industry from Becker's Spine Review. By Mackenzie Garrity - 1/7/19

Mercy Hospital Fort Smith (Ark.) hired two 24-hour neurosurgeons to build out its new neurosciences center, according to the Southwest Times Record. By Mackenzie Garrity - 1/7/19

Penn Highlands DuBois (Pa.) welcomed Ghassan Bejjani, MD, according to The Progress. By Mackenzie Garrity - 1/4/19

Eight spine surgeons discuss patient selection for spine surgery in outpatient settings. By Anuja Vaidya - 1/3/19

Kristina Cunningham suffered a stroke and was left with two blood clots in the base of her brain. To receive proper care, emergency medical technicians put her on a medical flight to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, according to Kaiser Health News. By Mackenzie Garrity - 1/3/19

A new study published in The Spine Journal examined the impact of ACOs on outcomes for spine surgery.  By Laura Dyrda - 1/3/19

Chip Hummer, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and partner at Premier Orthopaedics based in Media, Pa. He is also the chief medical officer for the Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer team. By Laura Dyrda - 1/3/19

Here are 24 spine surgeons receiving honors and promotions in 2018. By Shayna Korol - 1/3/19

Mark McLaughlin, MD, is a neurosurgeon at Princeton (N.J.) Brain & Spine Care. In a contributing piece with the Times Union, Dr. McLaughlin discussed his three-step morning routine. By Mackenzie Garrity - 1/2/19

A study in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons explored the risk factors for prolonged postoperative opioid use after spine surgery. By Mackenzie Garrity - 1/2/19

Robert G. Kerr, MD, PhD, was recognized as Patient Preferred Physicians and Practitioners' 2019 Patient Preferred Neurological and Spine Surgeon for the State of New York, according to KLKN-TV, a local ABC News affiliate. By Jackie Drees - 1/2/19

Ernest Braxton, MD, and Jonathan Schoeff, MD, of Frisco, Colo.-based Vail-Summit Orthopaedics completed the country's first trans-umbilical implantation of a lumbar artificial disc, according to the Summit Daily. By Angie Stewart - 1/2/19

Kelley Banagan, MD, is an assistant professor of orthopedics and assistant residency director in the department of orthopedics at Baltimore-based University of Maryland School of Medicine. By Laura Dyrda - 1/2/19

The story of infamous neurosurgeon Christopher Duntsch, MD, could soon become a TV show. By Laura Dyrda - 1/2/19

The coming year holds tremendous promise for orthopedic and spine surgeons in both clinical innovation and independent practice. By Laura Dyrda - 1/2/19

Broomfield, Colo.-based SCL Health welcomed Louis Ross, MD, and Robert Lynagh, DO, to its St. Vincent Healthcare Neuroscience Center for Brain and Spine in Billings, Mont., according to Billings Gazette. By Jackie Drees - 12/31/18

Jonathan J. Rasouli, MD, is a neurosurgery chief resident at Mount Sinai Health System in New York City. By Laura Dyrda - 12/30/18

An article published in the Rush Orthopedics Journal examined how multimodal analgesia can reduce opioid use during spine surgery. By Rachel Popa - 12/27/18

Four spine surgeons share the most insightful professional lessons they learned this year. By Anuja Vaidya - 12/27/18