Welcome to the World Forum for Spine Research 2010—The Intervertebral Disc. Building on the success of the 2008 World Forum held in Kyoto, this international multidisciplinary meeting is the perfect opportunity for surgeons to explore the very latest in back pain and intervertebral disc research. With contributions from the top 70% of researchers - clinicians, engineers and scientists alike - this event provides surgeons with an insight into the science behind their clinical knowledge. There's even a special pre-meeting tutorial designed to enhance understanding of the scientific language used in the research. Topics covered: