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Benefits of Membership

“The AANS/CNS Spine Section brings together neurosurgeons, orthopedic spine surgeons, spine surgery fellows, as well as residents and advanced practice providers focused on spinal surgery. The Spine Section advances our interests, represents us in national advocacy, and disseminates science. Becoming a member means joining this exceptional community and helping it grow.” ...Read More >

Research Grants and Awards

AANS Abstract Center

Apply for Research Grants and Awards for the AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerve

A Message from Research and Awards Committee Chair

Thank you for your interest in Research Grants and Awards for the AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerve!

Our funding opportunities are provided by the Honor Your Mentor (HYM) Funds established in the name of distinguished surgeons in our specialty. Inspired by the strong foundation of scholarship, leadership, innovation, and service from these surgeons, our awards aim to support research that advances the knowledge of our specialty to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.

—Kristen E. Jones MD, FAANS, Chair, Research and Awards Committee

Spine Summit 2024 Recap

Video | Management of Spinal Disorders in Low vs High Impact Sports | Scott L. Zuckerman

More videos from Spine Summit 2024 are posted on the Past Meeting Videos page. Check back soon for additional videos to be posted there.

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2024 Spine Summit Photos

Thank you to all our colleagues, attendees, and industry partners for attending this year’s Spine Summit in Las Vegas!

Spine Surgeon Investigators Wanted

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| The Joint Spine Section Emerging Investigator Program is a two-year national neurosurgeon-investigator mentoring program for junior spine faculty. Accepted applicants receive individualized mentoring from senior spine investigators at the American Academy of Neurological Surgery Annual Meeting, the AANS/CNS Joint Spine...More>

🔍 Get to Know Your DSPN / Spine Section Leaders! 

We are proud to highlight Dr. Juan Uribe, Chief of the Division of Spinal Disorders at Barrow Neurological Institute. Dr. Uribe is a pioneer in minimally invasive spine surgery, including the minimally invasive surgical…

📢 The Abstract Center for the 2025 Spine Summit is open! 🌟 Submit your abstracts now and join us in shaping the future of spine surgery! 🔗 Visit http://spinesection.org to submit your abstracts before the October 14th, 2024 deadline!

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What Would You Do Wednesday!

65 y/o male with positional back pain and radiating leg pain in an L5 distribution. Imaging below. History of prior L4-S1 laminectomy. No major medical problems, BMI of 29. @andrewchanMD @JakeGodzikMD @CNS_Update @AANSNeuro @CheeragU

Don't miss out on the incredible spine- and peripheral nerve-focused sessions at the CNS Annual Meeting in Houston, Texas, where top experts in the field will be sharing cutting-edge insights and advancements! @CheeragU @KhoiThanMD @andrewchanMD

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Leadership & Mission

About Spine Section

Mission Statement

To advance spine and peripheral nerve patient care through education, research and advocacy

Purpose

To foster the use of spinal neurosurgical methods for the treatment of diseases of the spinal neural elements, the spine and peripheral nerves. To advance spinal neurosurgery and related sciences, to improve patient care, to support meaningful

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