ISSLS WELCOMES YOU TO SPINEWEEK 2012

The ISSLS, was founded in 1974 to bring together individuals throughout the world who have richly contributed or who have a high interest in the study of the lumbar spine in both health and disease. It has a distinguished worldwide membership which is limited to 250 individuals.  The association meets formally on an annual basis at venues rotated through North America, Europe and Asia Pacific region

The ISSLS is truly multidisciplinary including input and interaction from anesthesiology, basic research, chiropractic, engineering, internal medicine, neurosurgery, orthopaedic surgery, physical therapy, physical medicine, psychiatry, psychology and radiology.

Members and non members may attend and present scientific information at the annual meetings. ISSLS supports a number of fellowships in clinical and basic research. SPINE is the official publication of ISSLS. Information about the ISSLS and its activities are available on our website www.issls.org

The Spine Week in Amsterdam will allow delegates from all spine societies to showcase and share their high quality research with other members. The event will also undoubtedly provide ample opportunities for cross-pollination of ideas, to form new friendships and strengthen old ties amongst the spine community.

S Rajasekaran

President-ISSLS