The International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine

Welcome to the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, bringing together individuals from across the globe for the purpose of research and clinical study into the lumbar spine. ISSLS serves as a forum for the exchange of information of both an investigative and clinical nature relating to low-back pain and disability.

Applications are now open for ISSLS Membership

Apply now to join the prestigious ISSLS.

The application for membership must be received at the ISSLS office by September 1 of a given year in order to be considered for membership. The Membership Committee will inform the applicant of their decision on October 15 of the same year.

Annual Full membership fees: First year US$250, thereafter US$200.

NEW Annual Associate membership fees: First year US$75, thereafter US$60.

ISSLS Prize 2024

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 ISSLS Prize. Professor Helena Brisby (Chair) and the members of the ISSLS Prize Committee were once again impressed by the high quality of the submissions this year. The winning papers will be published in the European Spine Journal, along with the other accepted papers submitted for the 2024 ISSLS Prize. Full details of this year's winners can be found here.

Congratulations to the ISSLS Award Winners in Milan!

Congratulations to Professor Björn Rydevik, who has won the prestigious ISSLS Wiltse Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Congratulations to Clara Ruiz-Fernandez & Jordy Schol and Luca Ambrosio & Jordy Schol who have won, respectively, the Basic Science Research Grant (sponsored by Seikagaku Corporation and Kaken Pharmaceutical) and the Clinical Science Research Grant (sponsored by Medtronic).

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Congratulations to Dr Dennis Hey, winner of the 2024 ISSLS Clinical Travelling Fellowship (sponsored by Nippon Zoki)