About AO Spine
Advancing spine care worldwide
AO Spine is the only truly global academic spine community promoting excellence in patient care and outcomes.
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Who we are
AO Spine is the world’s leading spine society, generating, distributing, and exchanging knowledge to advance spine care through research, education, and community development.
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What we do
AO Spine is the premier knowledge provider in the field of spine surgery and at the forefront of education and research.
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Our organization
Familiarize yourself with our governance and get to know the people behind the scenes at AO Spine.
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Global Spine Journal
AO Spine’s official scientific journal, fully open access, covering all areas of spine surgery.
AO Spine in numbers
AO Spine has 6,500+ members and a worldwide network of over 30,000 spine professionals.
Careers
Discover current employment opportunities at the AO.
What our members say about AO Spine
“Being an AO Spine member gives me a world identity. It breaks down barriers and helps me seamlessly mingle with my peers across nations—discuss problems, share ideas, find solutions, and socialize and make long-lasting friendships.”
Abhay Nene (India), AO Spine Asia Pacific Board chairperson