Knowledge Forums
They were established by AO Spine in October 2010 to conduct evidence-based research in the spine pathologies of tumor, deformity, spinal cord injury (SCI), trauma and infection, and degenerative disease. The study results are published and disseminated in the most influential journals and conferences all over the world. Their output ensures that AO Spine remains the premier innovator and knowledge provider of spine care worldwide.
How we work
“I had this idea that knowledge is power. In the future, organizations that create knowledge will have the power."
Luiz Vialle, Founder of the Knowledge Forums
AO Spine Knowledge Forums
KF Tumor
Leading the way in spine oncology research—an international network of spine oncology centers committed to collaborative prospective multicenter research.
KF Deformity
Creating a common language and framework for all parties with focus on both adolescent and adult deformity patients.
KF Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Building on worldwide partnerships for global impact—defining new treatment approaches to enhance outcomes for all SCI patients.
KF Trauma and Infection
Systematically bringing the world on the same page by developing simple, clinically useful, diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms.
KF Degenerative
Helping surgeons to make the best choice—increasing awareness of evidence supporting the use of different osteobiologic products.
Latest Knowledge Forum Outcomes
and Clinical Tools
KF TRAUMA
Injury classification systems
Download AO Spine Classification System toolkits and watch the instructional videos: thoracolumbar, sacral, subaxial, and upper cervical.
KF TUMOR
SOSGOQ2.0
Learn more about this validated reliable outcome tool for spine oncology patients by AO Spine Knowledge Forum Tumor.
KF SPINAL CORD INJURY (SCI)
Treatment guidelines
Discover the AO Spine Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy and Traumatic SCI.
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News
Read the latest news from the AO Spine Knowledge Forums.
Video lectures by AO Spine Knowledge Forum Tumor
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