Society Partners

The field of minimally invasive spine surgery relies on cutting edge technology and instrumentation. The ability to perform these delicate procedures are developed by our Society Partners who constantly improve the tools used in minimally invasive surgery. Their contributions and support to the field and to the Society have been critical to the advancement of MIS surgery for treatment of patients with spinal disorders.

Diamond Partners

Medtronic Spine and Biologics: Based in Memphis, Tennessee, Medtronic Spine is a leader in the field of minimally invasive spine surgery instrumentation. They have developed many of the key procedures used in minimally invasive spine surgery including the use of tubes and dilators instead of retractors that would otherwise crush muscle tissue. Their MAST platform includes one of the most comprehensive and advanced tools for minimally invasive surgery. Currently, Medtronic possesses the most advanced computer navigation system used specifically for minimally invasive spine surgery.

Stryker Spine: Stryker is a broadly based, global leader in medical technology that delivers exceptional results. They are one of the largest players in the $35.6 billion worldwide orthopaedic market and their products help medical professionals improve their patients’ lives in over 120 countries. Stryker is a company that sets high standards. Their growth has come from offering an unparalleled variety of innovative, high-quality products and services resulting from the dedication of our employees. Through better products, simplified surgical techniques and improved hospital efficiencies, they are creating cost-effective solutions in systems throughout the world.

Platinum Partners

Depuy Spine: Originally started in Cleveland as Acromed, Depuy Spine is now a part of Johnson and Johnson. The first FDA-approved disk replacement device was developed by Depuy. They remain on the cutting edge of technology with their Pipeline and Viper2 minimally invasive systems. They are currently developing systems for complex spinal disorders such as scoliosis and deformity.

Synthes Spine Co., LP: Synthes is a leading global medical device company. Through its five business units (Trauma, Spine, Cranio-Maxillofacial, Biomaterials and Power Tools), Synthes develops, produces and markets instruments, implants and biomaterials for the surgical fixation, correction and regeneration of the human skeleton and its soft tissues.

Synthes operates in product markets with high growth, driven by the aging population and improvements in technology that allow treating more patients with better implants.

Synthes is the world leader in traumatology, ranks among the top three companies for spinal devices and is at the forefront of the cranio-maxillofacial business. They are an innovative pioneer in the field of biomaterials such as resorbable implants and bone graft substitutes, and have become a leader in non-fusion technologies with our lumbar and cervical disc replacements.