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AO Spine Course—Deformity: Key Concepts and Techniques
October 13–14, 2025 | Frankfurt, Germany | English

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ResearchJuly 09, 2025
Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: Where we are, what we know, and where we need to go
New AO Spine Knowledge Forum Deformity Focus Issue is published in the GSJ -
Education
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GovernanceJune 30, 2025
Meet the AO Spine Europe and Southern Africa (ESA) Board
Congratulations to the new ESA officers on starting a new chapter!
What we do
Education
Providing over 200 educational opportunities to more than 12,000 surgeons worldwide – every year.
Research
Driving the transformation of spine care through our research network and Knowledge Forums.
Networking
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AO Spine Injury Classification Systems
Based on a systematic assessment and revision of the Magerl classification.
Videos and webinars
Digital teaching and learning material, webinars, and event coverage for educational purposes
Fellowships
Providing additional experience in surgical techniques for fully trained orthopedic and neurosurgeons interested in spine surgery.
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“AO Spine is unique in exchanging knowledge, sharing information, and building friendships with surgeons worldwide. You can only get this in a global organization like AO Spine.”
Asdrubal Falavigna, Spine Expert of the AO Foundation Board