Position Statements

Patient safety and optimal outcomes are maximized by team-based treatment of patients with either trauma or degenerative diseases of the spine involving a collaborative relationship between neurosurgery and orthopaedic spine surgeons and non-surgeon spine clinicians who practice within the scope of their training. With continued development of minimally invasive technology, several options now exist to alter the biomechanics of the spine using percutaneous techniques.

The values of Integrity, Respect, Compassion, Healing, Teamwork, Excellence and Mentorship are core to the profession of neurological surgery and guide our purpose, decisions and work.

When insured patients are treated in the hospital, they should be confident in the knowledge that their health insurance will cover them.

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), AANS/CNS Section on Neurotrauma and Critical Care and the ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation have a core mission to prevent and mitigate traumatic brain and spine injury.

The fundamental basis of the patient-physician relationship is trust. It is the glue of the sacred bond between patients and physicians; all other considerations derive from it.