The 2025 NASS Honors Legends, Rising Stars, and A Very Busy RNFA

November 21, 2025 1 min read Premium comments

Left to right, top to bottom: Michael Steinmetz, M.D.,Virginia LaFage, Ph.D., David O’Brien M.D., Donna Lahey, RNFA, CNOR, Hani Mhaidli, M.D., Ph.D. / North American Spine Cociety

PremiumNorth American Spine SocietyDonna LaheyHani MhaidliMichael SteinmetzVirginie Lafage#nassDavid O’Brien

Every year, the North American Spine Society (NASS) rolls out its Recognition Awards — arguably the closest thing the spine world has to the Oscars, if the Oscars included more research abstracts and fewer choreographed dance numbers.

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