These are some links providing information on spinal conditions and treatments available to patients, from national and international societies:

Risks of spinal surgery
British Association of Spine Surgeons - Patient's Information
British Association of Spine Surgeons - Patient Booklets
British Scoliosis Society - Patient Area
Scoliosis Support and Research (previously SAuK and BSRF)
North American Spine Society
Scoliosis Research Society
British Spine Registry
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