Spine

Physiatrist William Sullivan, MD, was appointed president of the North American Spine Society at the organization's annual meeting in Chicago from Sept. 25 to 28.

Neurosurgeon Neal Naff, MD, recently joined the board of trustees at Maryland Historical Society, reports The Daily Record.

Omaha-based OrthoNebraska brought aboard orthopedic spine surgeon Noah Porter, MD, the Omaha World-Herald reports.

Spine surgeons James Osborn, MD, and Garrick Cason, MD, joined Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Comprehensive Spine Institute, reports The Chattanoogan.

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery appointed Harvinder Sandhu, MD, and Andrew Sama, MD, the new co-chiefs of HSS Spine, effective in October.

Six spine and neurosurgeons provide insight into what drives them to make their practice the best it can be.

Morristown, N.J.-based Altair Health, a physician-managed health system focusing on spine care, named Kyle Nelson as CEO.

Newport Beach, Calif.-based Disc Sports & Spine Center released an e-book on artificial disc replacement to address patients' commonly asked questions and concerns.

The Scoliosis Research Society revealed the winners of the Russell A. Hibbs, John H. Moe & Louis A. Goldstein Awards.

Jorge Eller, MD, recently joined Syracuse, N.Y.-based Crouse Health, reports Syracuse.