Ao Foundation, Ao Spine

This study looks at two different ways to place metal rods during long spinal fusion surgery to fix the back. Researchers will compare how often the rods break with each method by reviewing medical records of over 1200 patients aged 45 and older. The goal is to find out which tec…

This study looks at whether a new scoring system (called the OF score) helps doctors choose the best treatment for people with spine fractures due to osteoporosis. About 648 adults over 50 will be observed to see if following the score's advice leads to faster return to normal mo…

This study is looking at whether measuring two proteins in the blood (NF-L and GFAP) soon after a spinal cord injury can help doctors predict how severe the injury is and how much recovery a person might have 6 months later. Researchers will enroll 260 adults with traumatic spina…