(Burr Ridge, IL) – The North American Spine Society (NASS) is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Vert Mooney, MD. A founding member of NASS, Dr. Mooney served as NASS President from 1987-1988.

An orthopedic surgeon at US Spine and Sport in San Diego, CA, Dr. Mooney was an internationally recognized leader in clinical work and medical research related to orthopedics who conducted groundbreaking studies in many areas of orthopedics, restorative exercise, and physical medicine. During his tenure as NASS president, Dr. Mooney was instrumental in advocating for non-surgical education for NASS members, and in 1996, he was awarded a NASS Research Grant Award for the submission Effect of Proliferant Injection in Rabbit Disc. Dr. Mooney was also one of the principle drivers behind The Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Pain to promote and facilitate interdisciplinary knowledge and consensus on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic lumbopelvic pain.

“Without a doubt, Vert Mooney was a leader and an innovator in the field of spine care.  While we mourn his untimely passing, we celebrate the great legacy that he leaves behind for our profession and for our patients,” said Charles Branch, MD, NASS President. 

The North American Spine Society (NASS) is a multidisciplinary medical organization dedicated to fostering the highest quality, evidence‐based, and ethical spine care by promoting education, research, and advocacy. NASS is comprised of more than 5,500 members from several disciplines including orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, physiatry, neurology, radiology, anesthesiology, research, physical therapy and other spine care professionals. For more information, visit www.spine.org. 

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