Links of Interest

American Association of Neurological Surgeons
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons is dedicated to advancing the specialty of neurological surgery and serving as the spokesorganization for all practitioners of the specialty of neurosurgery, in order to provide the highest quality of care to patients.

AANS/CNS Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves
The AANS/CNS Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves fosters the use of spinal neurosurgical methods for the treatment of diseases of the spinal neural elements, the spine and peripheral nerves. The mission of the AANS/CNS is to advance spinal neurosurgery and related sciences, to improve patient care, to support meaningful basic and clinical research, to provide leadership in undergraduate and graduate continuing education, and to promote administrative facilities necessary to achieve these goals.

Asian Academy of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
The goal of AAMISS is to work with leading medical societies and surgeons to create educational standards and training opportunities for physicians who are seeking to enhance their existing knowledge as well as those beginning to specialize in minimally invasive techniques.

The Cleveland Clinic
The Cleveland Clinic is one of the world's largest health centers that offers advanced treatment for all illnesses and disorders of the body. U.S. News and World Report has declared The Cleveland Clinic to be among America's top five "Best Hospitals".

Congress of Neurological Surgeons
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons promotes the advancement of neurosurgery through their commitment to excellence in education and dedication to research and scientific knowledge.

IDET Procedure
Many patients suffer discogenic lower back pain. A new website explores the disorder and offers information about an alternative treatment.

International Spine Intervention Society
The International Spine Intervention Society is an association of physicians interested in the development, implementation and standardization of percutaneous techniques for the precision diagnosis of spinal pain.

National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses
The mission of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) is to advance the quality of musculoskeletal health care by promoting excellence in research, education, and nursing practice.

Scoliosis Association
The Scoliosis Association, Inc. is a non-profit, volunteer non-medical organization. Since 1974, we have been helping those with scoliosis by providing information and having support groups and information lines.

Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
The Mission of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) is to foster optimal care of the patient with any disorder that may affect the shape, alignment or function of the spine, throughout life. The SRS accomplishes this, through education, research, advocacy and ethical practice.

Spinal Stenosis Foundation of West Palm Beach
The Mission of the Spinal Stenosis Foundation of West Palm Beach is to educate patients on the care and treatment of spinal stenosis. Additionally, the foundation has plans to support research into care.

UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center: Treatment for Spinal Disorders - Los Angeles, California
The UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center is dedicated to being the leading institute for the education and comprehensive treatment of patients with complex spinal disorders.