Contents
Commentary
n MESSAGE FROM THE MEDICAL EDITOR
SpineLine Reflects NASS’ Multidisciplinary Framework 
Stuart M. Weinstein, MD
n FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT
The Next Year 
Volker K. H. Sonntag, MD
Current Concepts
n INVITED REVIEW
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
Nelson B. Watts, MD
n CURVE/COUNTERCURVE
Transient Quadriplegia
Thomas A. Corcoran MD and Robert C. Cantu, MD
n THE SPINE IN SPORTS
Stinger: Clinical Pearls and Misconceptions
Stuart M. Weinstein, MD
n ABSTRACT REVIEW
NASS Annual Meeting Abstracts
Scott Boden, MD; Susan Dreyer, MD
n 1995 NASS RESEARCH GRANT WINNERS
Characteristic of Human Schwann Cell Proliferation in Cell Culture
Allan D. Levi, MD, PhD; Michael E. Berens, PhD; Curtis Dickman, MD, et al
Relationship Between Pain and Vertebral Motion
James P. Dickey; Michael R. Pierynowski; Victoria Galea, et al
Socioeconomics & Politics
n ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY
Embracing e-health in Your Practice
Stephen Hochschuler, MD
n PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
Deciding What to Include on your Web Site
Karen Zupko and Alice Gray
n CODING Q & A
Is Exploration of a Spinal Fusion (22830) Included in Arthrodesis (22612)
NASS Coding and Nomenclature Committee
n ADVOCACY/LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS/PAC
In the News
NASS News
Compendium of Outcomes Instruments for Assessment and Research of Spinal Disorders Available in December
New in the Public Education Series: Adult Isthmic Spondylolisthesis
Member Notes
SRF Guarantees Future Funding for Research
OIG Issues Guidance for Design of Compliance Programs for Small Group
Practices
National News for Spine Care Professionals
Practice Expense: Why Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement of Spine Care is Decreasing
Thomas E. Whitesides, Jr., MD Retires
New Procedure Codes That Affect Spine Care