Canadian Spine Society

Canadian Spine Society We focus on maintaining strong partnerships with groups such as the Rick Hansen institute, Back Care Canada and most major Canadian universities.

The Canadian Spine Society is a collaborative organization of spine surgeons and health care professionals with a primary interest in advancing excellence in spine patient care, research and education. The Canadian Spine Society is a community of Canadian medical leaders comprised of orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, physiatrists, physiotherapists, chiropractors and other spine health care prof

essionals, all with the goal of promoting strong and healthy backs. With its diverse training and wide range of experience, the CSS membership remains focused on the improvement of spine research, educational needs and treatments in Canada. The CSS is helping to reduce the impact on the health care system by developing comprehensive information sharing tools such as the Canadian Spine Registry, which provides spine surgeons and researchers from across the country with access to current data on operative procedures and outcomes. These partnerships allow the CSS to build consensus among stakeholder groups through increased opportunities for collaboration, inter-organizational communication and programs that encourage continuous improvement among all spine care professionals.

CSS 2026 is underway at the beautiful Fairmont Banff Springs conference center. Photos by: https://tarawhittaker.com/ ...
03/05/2026

CSS 2026 is underway at the beautiful Fairmont Banff Springs conference center.
Photos by: https://tarawhittaker.com/

Will they do it again this year!? Dr. Jacques Bouchard and Dr. Ken Thomas are the undefeated CSREF Fundraiser champions...
03/05/2026

Will they do it again this year!? Dr. Jacques Bouchard and Dr. Ken Thomas are the undefeated CSREF Fundraiser champions three years running. You can challenge them at the CSS 2026 Presidential Gala tonight.

Donate to help support activities of the Canadian Spine Society and the Canadian Spine Research and Education Fund and have a little fun while you are at it.

Donate online here or at the registration desk on site:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/canadian-spine-research-education-fund/

In the midst of a fantastic session at the 26th Annual Scientific Conference of the Canadian Spine Society. Congratulati...
03/05/2026

In the midst of a fantastic session at the 26th Annual Scientific Conference of the Canadian Spine Society. Congratulations to all the presenters on your excellent work!

The CSS team is thrilled to welcome you to CSS 2026 at the stunning Fairmont Banff Springs in Banff, Alberta. This event...
03/02/2026

The CSS team is thrilled to welcome you to CSS 2026 at the stunning Fairmont Banff Springs in Banff, Alberta. This event promises a dynamic week filled with educational symposia, engaging presentations and debates, and cutting-edge innovations in spine care showcased at our exhibit shows. It's going to be a great week!

Dr. Etienne Bourassa-Moreau will host the annual Quebec Surgeon's gathering this year at CSS 2026. If you are practicing...
02/28/2026

Dr. Etienne Bourassa-Moreau will host the annual Quebec Surgeon's gathering this year at CSS 2026. If you are practicing in Quebec this session is for you!

Register online at cssconference.ca

Dr. Michael Fehlings will lead this informative workshop on Wednesday afternoon at CSS 2026.The 60 minute workshop highl...
02/26/2026

Dr. Michael Fehlings will lead this informative workshop on Wednesday afternoon at CSS 2026.

The 60 minute workshop highlights how the AO Spine–Praxis Acute SCI Guidelines on time to decompression (TTD) in acute traumatic spinal cord injury can be translated into provincial action. The session opens with brief remarks from Dr. Michael Fehlings and Dr. Chester Ho, followed by an overview of the Guidelines and their implications for clinical and system level decision making.

Register online at cssconference.ca

The CPSS group will host their symposim on Friday morning March 6. Learn about the Management of Early Onset Scoliosis i...
02/24/2026

The CPSS group will host their symposim on Friday morning March 6. Learn about the Management of Early Onset Scoliosis including:

- What is Syndromic Scoliosis: looking at different etiologies, presentation, early management

- Bracing in Syndromic Early-Onset Scoliosis

- Casting

- Surgical management: when to do surgery, growth friendly cases

- Surgical management: fusion

- Neurophysiology troubleshooting

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There's something for everyone at CSS 2026! This Informal, interactive forum to explore non-surgical management of spine...
02/22/2026

There's something for everyone at CSS 2026! This Informal, interactive forum to explore non-surgical management of spine conditions is for Physiotherapists and Allied Care professionals. Join us for an informative case based discussion and learn from our expert panel.

Register online at cssconference.ca

Transitioning from fellowship to independent practice is one of the most pivotal and challenging moments in a surgeon’s ...
02/21/2026

Transitioning from fellowship to independent practice is one of the most pivotal and challenging moments in a surgeon’s career. This interactive session offers senior residents and fellows a candid look at the realities of the first year of practice. A diverse panel of early-career surgeons will share their personal experiences, highlighting the unexpected challenges encountered, lessons learned, and the “tips and tricks” they wish they had known before starting.

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The Question: Should people be able to pay for their spine surgery outside of publicly funded health care (in private or...
02/19/2026

The Question: Should people be able to pay for their spine surgery outside of publicly funded health care (in private or for-profit clinics)?

This debate is moderated by Dr. Charles Fisher and is sure to give you lots to think about.

On one side, Dr. Brian Day, argues that prohibiting private payment infringes on patient choice and leaves people suffering unnecessarily on long waitlists, asserting that a regulated private option could relieve pressure on the public system. On the other, Dr. Braden Manns, maintains that expanding private or for-profit surgical care risks creating a two-tier system that undermines equity, diverts scarce health-care workers, and ultimately weakens the public system Canadians rely on.

Their debate crystallizes the tension between access and equity, individual choice and collective responsibility, in the future of not only spine care, but health care in Canada. Don't miss it! Register today at cssconference.ca

To Fuse or Not to Fuse? The Sacro-Iliac Joint Takes Center Stage at CSS 2026 in Banff Alberta.Few topics in spine surger...
02/18/2026

To Fuse or Not to Fuse? The Sacro-Iliac Joint Takes Center Stage at CSS 2026 in Banff Alberta.

Few topics in spine surgery spark as much spirited discussion as the role of sacroiliac (SI) joint fusion - and this session, moderated by Dr. Christophe Murray, promises to be a highlight of the meeting.

Arguing for SI joint fusion is Dr. Robert Ravinsky from the University of South Carolina, who will make the case that a stable foundation matters. Expect data, biomechanics, clinical experience, and perhaps a characteristically American confidence that if you’re going to build big, you’d better reinforce the base.

Taking the opposing view is Dr. John Street from the University of British Columbia, who will cool things down north of the border by questioning whether SI joint fusion is always necessary—or sometimes excessive. With a thoughtful, evidence-driven approach (and a touch of Canadian restraint), Dr. Street will challenge assumptions, highlight potential downsides, and remind us that more surgery isn’t always better surgery.

This is one session you won’t want to miss. Register today at cssconference.ca

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