Medical Associations and Societies
American
Academy of Neurology
The American Academy of Neurology is a medical specialty society
established to advance the art and science of neurology and
thereby promote the best possible care for patients with neurological
disorders.
American
Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons provides education
and practice management services for Orthopedic surgeons and
allied health professionals.
American
Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
is the national medical society representing physicians who
are specialists in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation.
American
Association of Neurological Surgeons
AANS is a scientific and educational association devoted to
the development of neurological surgery.
American
Back Society
The goal of the American Back Society is to provide the health
care community access to the most current information available
on interdisciplinary spinal care.
American
College of Radiology
ACR is a non-profit professional society whose primary purposes
are to improve service to the patient, advance the science
of radiology, study the socioeconomic aspects of the practice
of radiology, and encourage continuing education for radiologists,
radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and persons practicing
in allied professional fields.
American
College of Rheumatology
The American College of Rheumatology is the professional organization
of rheumatologists and associated health professionals who
share a dedication to healing, preventing disability, and
curing arthritis and possible fatal disorders of the joints,
muscles, and bones.
American
Medical Association
Physicians dedicated to the health of America.
American
Pain Society
The American Pain Society is a multidisciplinary educational
and scientific organization dedicated to serving people in
pain.
American
Physical Therapy Association
APTA's goal is to foster advancement in physical therapy practice,
education, and research.
American
Society of Anesthesiologists
Non-profit U.S. medical association and distributor of patient
education brochures.
American
Spinal Injury Association
ASIA educates members, other health care professionals, patients
and their families, as well as the public, on all aspects
of spinal cord injury.
Cervical
Spine Research Society
The Cervical Spine Research Society is an organization of
individuals interested in clinical and research problems of
the cervical spine. Its purpose is the exchange and development
of ideas and philosophy regarding the diagnosis and treatment
of cervical spine injury and disease.
International
Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine
The purpose of ISSLS is to bring together those individuals
throughout the world who, by their contributions and activities
both in the area of research and clinical study, have or are
indicating interest in the lumbar spine in health and in disease.
International
Spinal Injection Society
The International Spinal Injection Society is an association
of physicians interested in the development, implementation,
and standardization of percutaneous techniques for the precision
diagnosis of spinal pain.
North
American Spine Society
NASS is a multidisciplinary organization that advances quality
spine care through education, research, and advocacy.
Radiological
Society of North America
The purpose of the RSNA is to promote and develop the highest
standards of radiology and related sciences through education
and research.
Scoliosis
Research Society
SRS is a non-profit organization dedicated to education, research,
and the treatment of spinal deformity.
Society of Lateral Access Surgery
The Society of Lateral Access Surgery is dedicated to the development and expanded application of spine surgery techniques that offer significant patient benefits and improved clinical outcome.