The United Kingdom Spine Societies Board (UKSSB) is an organisation composed of National Spinal Societies:

 

• British Association of Spine Surgeons (BASS)

• Society for Back Pain Research (SBPR)

• British Scoliosis Society (BSS)

• British Association of Spinal Cord Injury Specialists (BASCIS)

• National Spine Network (NSN)

 

The Board includes representatives of the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA), the Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS), along with co-opted members.

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The object of UKSSB is to promote the development of treatment of spinal disorders through education, study and research for the benefit of the public and the United Kingdom.

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To pursue these objectives, but not by way of limitation, the UKSSB will have the following powers:

  

• To foster and encourage instruction, training and research in spinal disorders.

• To hold a scientific and educational meeting entitled “BritSpine” every 2 years.

• To maintain an accurate mailing list of the total members of the SBPR, BSS, BASS, BASCIS and NSN.

• To maintain a mailing list of individuals with an interest in spinal disorders.

• To maintain a mailing list of national and international professional organisations with an interest in spinal disorders.

• To maintain a mailing list of industrial organisations with an interest in the spine.

• To promote and facilitate the dissemination of information on spinal disorders, including meetings, courses, research and publications.

• To encourage co-operation between national organisations with interests in spinal disorders.

• To promote international collaboration in the field of spinal disorders.

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