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ISASS - The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery - Is a global, scientific and educational society organized to provide an independent venue to discuss and address the issues involved with all aspects of basic and clinical science of motion preservation, stabilization, innovative technologies, MIS procedures, biologics and other fundamental topics to restore and improve motion and function of the spine for: surgeons, scientists, inventors and others. ISASS is dedicated to advancing major evolutionary steps in spine surgery.
ISASS President 2020-21

IJSS
The International Journal of Spine Surgery is the official scientific journal of ISASS, promoting the most up-to-date scientific and clinical research into innovations in motion preservation and new spinal surgery technology, including basic science, biologics, and tissue engineering.
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ISASS provides the missing link in spine surgery. The society has developed a unique platform for spinal surgeons, innovative scientists, and industry, all having the goal of improving todayâs treatment options and patient outcomes. Innovation is needed, but the great ideas meet many obstructions before clinical implementation. Letâs learn from each other at ISASS. The best way to predict the future is to invent it. Move on and become an ISASS member.
Thank you! It was a great meeting! This meeting was the way NASS used to be in the 1990s.
Steven Wolf, MD
Mount SinaiISASS is the rising star for spine surgeons.
Mark Kurd, MD
Rothman InstituteGreat course [ISASS January 2014 Course and Cadaver Lab]. Picked up some very practical pearls that Iâll be able to implement in my practice right away.
Brian Grossman, MD
Southern California Orthopedic InstituteAttending ISASS as part of the cadaver lab was a great experience, not to mention our brief time with you and some of the participants. We would like to continue to be part of the effort.
Leonard Schultz, MD, Founder, Chairman and CEO
Nascent SurgicalMy impressions were strongly positive. Very high scientific level and lots of opportunities to learn. I appreciated also the international outreach of the society compared with other spine societies. It looks there is a chance for non US surgeons to come forward and share their spine work.
Ăscar L. Alves, MD, Head of Neurosurgery, Senior Neurosurgeon
Hospital Lusiadas Porto, Centro hospitalar de GaiaFan of ISASS - progressive thinking group, great opportunity for the Sentio MMG technology. Look forward to being in attendance!
Sean Parker, VP Market Development
Sentio, LLCThe surgeonâs choice!
Hansen A. Yuan, MD, Spine Surgeon, Professor of Orthopaedic and Neurological Surgery
State University of New YorkThis meeting is surgeon-focused, well organized and very informative.
Tony Castellvi, MD, Spine Surgeon
Florida Orthopedic InstituteFor spine surgeons ISASS is the GO TO meeting to discover what works, what doesnât, and what is emerging. A must for spine surgeons.
Matthew Scott Young, MD, Spine Surgeon
Gold Coast Spine, AustraliaISASS has evolved into one of the premiere spine surgery meetings. The quality of research, presentations and symposia is outstanding. Great to attend a spine surgery focused meeting with an international presence.
Frank M. Phillips, MD, Professo
Rush Presbyterian Medical CenterThe agenda of clinical research presentations at this yearâs ISASS annual meeting was as strong as weâve ever seen.
Matt Miksic, Sr Reseach Analyst
Piper JaffrayThe scientific sessions were robust and comprehensive. If you want to stay informed on emerging technologies in spine surgery, this meeting is a must.
Scott Blumenthal, MD, Spine Surgeon
Texas Back InstituteI believe ISASS efforts are being recognized and these efforts will ultimately help promote better spine care for patients.
Raymond Cloutier, VP of Engineering & Development Spine
Exactech, Inc.The ISASS meeting serves as a platform for assessing and defining the latest technologies around the world. Critically reviewed by a panel of peers, it truly is the society for the advancement of spinal surgery.
Neel Anand, MD, Spine Surgeon
Cedars Sinai Medical CenterI would say the society is well on its way to being the principal voice of the surgical community.
Robert Assell, VP of Research and Development
Zyga Technology, Inc.ISASS13: A wow moment for spine surgeons.
Michael Gordon, MD, Spine Surgeon
HOI OrthopedicsThe ISASS Annual Meeting was a fantastic educational and networking experience. The focus on spine surgery and outcomes in an intimate collaborative setting is a great value.
Charlie Branch, Professor and Chair, Neurosurgery
Wake Forest Baptist Health SystemMost patients go to their âspine docâ for pain alleviation... not neuro deficit, not deformity, not instability. If we fail to steward and oversee the entire field of spine then we will become dinosaurs like some other specialties have become. The issue of untrained practitioners treating without training will grow... this underlines the importance of ISASS for spine surgeons by surgeons.
Morgan Lorio, MD, Spine Surgeon, Neuro Spine Solutions
Neuro Spine SolutionsI was really pleased with the ISASS annual meeting. It was focussed, with good topics and wide geographic representation; very interesting. The society has great momentum.
Av Edidin, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer / Associate Professor
Relievant Inc. / Drexel UniversityISASS is definitely the exception... Your efforts are definitely appreciated. When other docs ask who is a positive voice for surgeons and their patients I always point out ISASS as the best.
Michal Hisey, MD, Spine Surgeon
Texas Back Institute