Nordic Spinal Deformities Society

The Society was founded in 1975 as Nordic Scoliosis Society. The purpose was to promote research and treatment of scoliosis. In 1996, other deformities of the spine were included. The name of the Society was adapted accordingly to Nordic Spinal Deformities Society. The bylaws of the Society were revised in 2009. They were accepted by the General Assembly in Aalborg/Denmark, 23th August, 2009. The purpose of the Society is to promote research, prevention, and treatment of spinal deformities. The spinal deformity is the primary scope of the Society. To fulfil its purpose, the Society organises scientific meetings and fosters the collaboration of spine experts in the Nordic countries and on a wider international level. The General Assembly is the highest organ of the Society. It convenes at least once a year during the Annual Meeting. The Society organises at least one scientific meeting a year (Annual Meeting). The location of the meeting rotates between the member countries. If there is more than one application from an eligible country for the same year, the final decision on the venue is made by the General Assembly. Combined scientific meetings with other national or international spine societies can be organised. For a combined meeting, a venue outside the area of the member countries can be chosen. The decisions concerning a combined meeting and its venue are made by the General Assembly.