Research
AO Spine Knowledge Forums
The AO Spine Knowledge Forums are five expert-driven working groups generating knowledge in the spine pathologies of tumor, deformity, spinal cord injury (SCI), trauma and infection, as well as degenerative disease. They conduct evidence-based research and the results are published and disseminated in the most influential journals and at conferences all over the world. Their output ensures that AO Spine remains the leading innovator of spine care worldwide.
Our research approach
Preclinical research
Clinical research
Research training
Research outcomes and clinical tools
KF TRAUMA AND INFECTION
Injury classification systems
KF TUMOR
SOSGOQ2.0
KF SPINAL CORD INJURY (SCI)
Treatment guidelines
How to get involved
How to get involved
Participating in AO Spine fellowship and mentorship programs will allow you to work side-by-side with world renowned spine surgeons and researchers, and learn how to integrate research into your daily work.
If you are an AO Spine member and have opted in to receiving AO Spine emails, you will get information on open calls to participate in AO Spine Knowledge Forum studies.
AO Spine members share experiences on how they got involved, and tips how to steer your career towards research.
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Research surveys
Video lectures by AO Spine Knowledge Forum Tumor
Global Spine Journal
What is unique about AO Spine research?
“AO Spine research combines knowledge and experience from all over the world. It creates actionable and additional value for every spine surgeon.”
Klaus Schnake, AO Spine Research Commission chairperson