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British Association of Spine Surgeons (BASS)
BASS actively promotes the study of spinal disorders with particular attention to the surgical treatment of spinal disease and disorders.
The British Orthopaedic Association (BOA)
The British Orthopaedic Association’s mission is to bring relief to people suffering from injury or musculoskeletal disorder by advancing the science, art and practice of orthopaedic surgery.
The British School of Osteopathy (BSO)
The British School of Osteopathy is a charity dedicated to educating osteopaths, treating patients and pursuing research. Founded in 1917, the BSO is the largest and oldest school of osteopathy in the UK.
The British Scoliosis Society (BSS)
The BSS provides an open forum for scoliosis surgeons, scientists and health care professionals to engage in debate about scoliosis aetiology, pathogenesis and treatment and the presentation and encouragement of scoliosis research.
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy is a member-led organisation governed by an elected Council. They provide a wide range of member services and campaign on behalf of physiotherapists and the physiotherapy profession.
The aims of EuroSpine are to stimulate the exchange of knowledge and ideas in the field of research, prevention and treatment of spine diseases and related problems, and to coordinate efforts undertaken in European countries for further development in this field.
Foundation Cotrel - Institut de France
The foundation focuses on the aetiopathogeny of idiopathic scoliosis. It funds research programs that aim to identify the causes of idiopathic scoliosis, to predict their evolution and even better, prevent their appearance.
International Congress on Early Onset 
Scoliosis and Growing Spines (ICEOS)
ICEOS is an international conference on early onset scoliosis with cutting edge abstracts and e-posters, interactive case discussions and debates and in-depth workshops and technical exhibits.
International Federated Body on Scoliosis Etiology (IBSE)
The IBSE provides an open forum for wider debate about scoliosis etiology among surgeons and scientists and the presentation and encouragement of scoliosis research.
International Research Society of Spinal Deformities (IRSSD) 
The organisation was established in 1994 to advance the study and research into spinal deformities for public benefit. The object of the society is to provide a forum for the presentation and encouragement of research relating to spinal deformity and to disseminate the results of such research.
International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) 
The purpose of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, a non-profit organisation founded in 1974, is to bring together those individuals throughout the world, who by their contributions and activities in research and clinical studies, have interest in the lumbar spine, in health and in disease.
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, British Volume was established with the objective of advancing and improving education in orthopaedic surgery and allied branches of surgery and the diffusion of knowledge of new and improved methods of teaching and practising orthopaedic surgery in all its branches.
North American Spine Society (NASS)
NASS is a multidisciplinary medical organization dedicated to fostering the highest quality, evidence-based, and ethical spine care by promoting education, research, and advocacy.
The National Scoliosis Foundation is a US based, patient–led, non profit organisation, dedicated since 1976 to helping children, parents, adults, and healthcare providers to understand the complexities of spinal deformities such as scoliosis. Their focus is on promoting public awareness, providing reliable information, fostering ongoing research in the field, and educating and nurturing the community of those affected by scoliosis.
Scoliosis Association (UK) (SAUK) 
Founded in 1981, the Scoliosis Association (UK) is the only national support organisation for people affected by scoliosis. As a charity they aim to provide advice, support and information to those affected by the condition as well as raise awareness among health professionals and the general public. In November 2006 Scoliosis Association (UK) became
affiliated with the BSRF.
Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
SRS is based in the US, this is a professional organisation, made up of physicians and allied health professionals. Their primary focus is on providing continuing medical education for health care professionals and on funding/supporting research in spinal deformities.
Society for Back Pain Research (SPBR)
The Society for Back Pain Research was formed to promote the study of all clinical and scientific aspects of spinal pain, including the neck, and to encourage research into its causes, treatment
and prevention.