 About The Spine Arthroplasty Society
Who can Join The Spine Arthroplasty Society?
Why Join The Spine Arthroplasty Society?
What are the Benefits of Membership?
What is the Value of Membership?
Membership Application Fees and Dues
How do I Become a Member? Who can Join The Spine Arthroplasty Society?Membership is open to all spinal specialists, groups or organizations, including government or industry, whose common cause is the advancement of spine arthroplasty. Membership categories shall be Regular with Physicians and Industry as sub categories under it and Allied Health Professionals with Resident, Fellow, Nurses and Student Researcher as sub categories. The Society has been duly constituted under law with officers, directors and committees as defined in its bylaws. The Society is not-for-profit as defined by section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code.  Why Join The Spine Arthroplasty Society?
We believe that our society is unique in its specific focus to become a global organization that concentrates on the newest techniques in artificial disc and nucleus replacement. It is our intent to complement existing organizations by presenting information that may not be available in the depth or breadth that will be provided by SAS. With the field of spine surgery changing so rapidly because of the myriad of new products and advancements, we believe it appropriate to provide a distinct voice to the new techniques. As a member, you will gain ready access to this information, receive discounts on conferences and symposiums and be associated with a global organization that recognizes what we believe to be a significant change in the treatment and resolution of degenerative disc disease. What are the Benefits of Membership?The Spine Arthroplasty Society was organized to provide a venue on the benefits of non-fusion technology in providing for spinal stabilization because of trauma, deformities as well as degenerative diseases of the spine. Spine Arthroplasty is seen as the next evolutionary step to provide restoration of the original structure and in course, restoration of pain-free "natural" mobility of the spine. The purpose of the society is to educate and exchange information on Spine Arthroplasty technology. - Association with a global organization that will promote the free
exchange of information on the science of spine arthroplasty; - Special discounted registration fees for all SAS sponsored programs including the annual congress scheduled for an internationally renowned venue;
- On-Line access to up-to-the-minute news on spine arthroplasty and related products;
- Members-only participation and access to on-line presentations and discussion groups;
- Access to SAS papers, presentations, research and membership directory;
- E-mail subscription to the SAS Newsletter and ‘breaking news’ issued by the society;
What is the Value of Membership?Consistent with our intent, we believe that the science of Spine Arthroplasty contains important developments that must be considered as an interim step to current fusion technology for restoring pain-free natural mobility in the relief of debilitating, discogenic back pain. We will provide education and exchange of information using the most modern means of communication. Through your membership support the Spine Arthroplasty Society will become a forum to: - Provide research grants;
- Fund traveling fellowship programs;
- Support surgical Centers of Excellence;
- Establish educational certification;
- Organize conferences and symposia;
- Develop web-enabled forums;
- Begin publication of the SAS Journal of Spine Arthroplasty
- Raise worldwide awareness of Spine Arthroplasty
You are urged to come aboard and participate in this truly open, global society whose mission is to foster the broadest possible acceptance and practice of this already very promising adjunct to existing spine treatment. Membership Application Fees and DuesDues for all member categories, including board, advisory panels, committees, corporations, affiliated societies and government entities, are USD $390 (three hundred ninety dollars) for Regular memberships or $250 for Allied Health Professionals payable on an individual annual basis. Dues may be paid in local currency contingent upon the payment option selected. An additional handling surcharge of $10 is required for all fax and mailed applications. How do I Become a Member? You may apply to be a member of The Spine Arthroplasty Society. Click Here > | 
