Research information
Basic and clinical research within AOSpine aims to exploit the synergies between science and surgery in the creation of unique knowledge.

We offer networks of research teams that are pioneering projects specific to and across regions. The AOSpine Research Commission (AOSRC) manages the global basic and clinical research efforts within AOSpine. This includes overseeing the AOSpine Research Network (AOSRN), an affiliation of research institutes that conduct collaborative research towards a common goal: understanding the pathogenesis of disc degeneration and its potential treatment.

Funding for seven research centers around the globe for the next 3–5 years continues AOSpine’s efforts to understand and fight the severe clinical problem of disc degeneration.

You as an AOSpine member can gain special access to our knowledge base that will further your appreciation and use of research information.

Click here for information on the AO Research Institute Davos.

Click here for more information and news on the AOSpine Classification Group.



 

CSM-International Study
(CSM-I)

        
 

Degeneartion and Regenaration
of the Intervertebral Disc (SRN)

9 studies

    

AOSpine
International

Hansjörg Wyss Research Grant
(HJWA)

2009

6 studies

2010

6 studies

Studies on Osteoporosis
(FFOB)

2 studies

    
 

Classification group
(AOSCG)

        
 

Regions

        




AOSpine Research Commission
Responsible to run global research initiatives, share expertise, and leverage resources across regions. This body defines, integrates, and implements coherent policies for the good of the whole organisation.
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ChairpersonKeita Ito  
Past ChairpersonKenneth CheungCommission memberMauro Alini
Commission memberPaul ArnoldCommission memberGiuseppe Barbagallo
Commission memberAli HaghnegahdarCommission memberEmiliano Vialle
Commission memberRichard Williams  


AOSpine Clinical Research Committee
Evaluates the end efficacy and safety results of particular health care practices and interventions.
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Committee MemberMichael Fehlings  


AOSpine Research Network
Established in 2002 as a loose network of research institutes willing to collaborate and share information in the field of the Intervertebral Disc. This year 7 research grants were awarded to centers across the globe.
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ChairpersonMauro Alini  
Research network memberNorbert BoosResearch network memberAri Borthakur
Research network memberDanny ChanResearch network memberStephen Ferguson
Research network memberKam W LeongResearch network memberDaisuke Sakai
Research network memberThomas SteffenCommission memberEmiliano Vialle


AOSpine Classification Group
Newly formed this year with highly motivated members selected for worldwide representation, to develop and validate a universally accepted comprehensive injury classification system of the spine.
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Medical coordinatorMax Reinhold  
Scientific coordinatorLaurent AudigéClassification group memberCarlo Bellabarba
Classification group memberLi-Yang Dai  


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