Knowledge Forums
The AO's Knowledge Forums (KFs) are expert-driven global clinical study groups generating and disseminating knowledge.
They were established by AO Spine in October 2010 to conduct evidence-based research in the spine pathologies of tumor, deformity, spinal cord injury (SCI), trauma and infection, and degenerative disease. The study results are published and disseminated in the most influential journals and conferences all over the world. Their output ensures that AO Spine remains the premier innovator and knowledge provider of spine care worldwide.
How we work
Each AO Spine KF is led by a Steering Committee comprised of up to ten internationally-recognized pathology-specific experts and are supported by 30+ members. Members have been selected based on their research expertise, clinical involvement, and caseload. They meet to discuss research, identify the global clinical need, then formulate and execute clinical studies to advance their field of spine expertise. Today, there are more than 250 expert spine clinicians and researchers from over 38 countries contributing as members of the AO Spine KFs.
“I had this idea that knowledge is power. In the future, organizations that create knowledge will have the power."
Luiz Vialle, Founder of the Knowledge Forums