Our TIER Philosophy
Technology
Support 10x Technology Advances For Outpatient Spine Surgery:
Anatomy Sparing | Motion | Endoscopy | Smart Devices | Software | AI | Biomaterials
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Investing
We support physician investments in:
Equity | Entrepreneurship | Wealth Management | Product Development | Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs)
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Education
Physician and Patient Education is a priority in areas of:
Technologies | Techniques Pearls & Pitfalls | Coding | Regulatory | Legal
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Research
We are committed to research in:
Clinical | Biomechanical | Multicenter Outcomes | Competency | Safety
Our R.E.P Principles
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Restore Function.
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Early Intervention.
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Preserve Anatomy.
"We are transforming spine care by equipping interventional pain management (IPM) physicians, orthopedic surgeons, and neurosurgeons with advanced technologies that enable them to Restore function, Early intervention, and Preserve anatomy (REP) when treating painful degenerative spine disease. This approach parallels innovations in cardiology, plastic surgery, and dentistry, where early outpatient treatments effectively prevent progression to more severe conditions."
DONATIONS
Your donation can make a difference!
By supporting LESS Society, you empower groundbreaking research that improves lives, reduces suffering, and redefines spine health.
Where Your Contribution Goes
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Funding clinical research for new spine treatments.
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Supporting the development of disc and facet replacement technologies.
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Training and equipping scientists and healthcare providers to tackle spine-related challenges.
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Educating youth for the future of spine technology.
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​Medical students, residents and fellows are free.
Research Focused. Outcomes Driven.
Established in 2008, the Less Exposure Spine Surgery (LESS) Society is leading the charge to prove through bench and clinical outcomes research that Less Exposure Surgery (LESS) treatment options that are now more and more being done safely and routinely in an ambulatory surgery center are the best solutions to lowering the cost of healthcare improving outcomes, and patient satisfaction. By encouraging surgeons to believe that LESS is best we are also driven to grow our membership to ensure that we maintain a quality treatment standard through education and networking and performing multi center research studies globally.
Research Focused. Outcomes Driven.
Mission
The LESS Society seeks to advance research, education and technology for tissue sparing outpatient surgeries that allow for ease of application for the surgeon and improved outcome for the patient.
Philosophy
“Tailor treatment to the individual aiding in the quickest recovery and return to a pain-free lifestyle. Using LESS® techniques that lessen exposure, preserve unoffending anatomy, and utilize new technologies which are safe, easy to adopt, and reproducible. These LESS® techniques lessen blood loss, surgical time, and exposure to radiation and can be safely performed in an outpatient center. Less is more.” Kingsley R Chin, MD
Benefits
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Significantly reduced patient recovery time
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Minimal disruption of the normal anatomy
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Drastically less radiation exposure and blood loss
Great Input. Greater Outcomes.
Fulfilling the needs of both physicians and patients is the driving force at The LESS Society. Our leading team of physician advisors combined with our renowned clinical researchers are committed to advancing patient care and physician practice. These groups work together with to develop cutting edge research, medical devices, and profound scientific discoveries, changing patient and physician lives for the better.
[The Affordable Care Act] is expected to increase patient demand for medical services. Combine that with worsening shortage of doctors, and next year you may have to wait a little longer to get a doctor’s appointment.
“The Association of American Medical Colleges estimates a shortage of 45,000 primarily care doctors and 46,000 surgeons and medical specialists by 2020.”
Join The Movement
The LESS Society welcomes additional research, event, and training opportunities. Our team of world-renowned physicians and research scientists are dedicated to advancing clinical fields of study and improving outcomes for both patient and provider. To get inquire about complete research papers, to provide a submission, or inquire about event sponsorship, click the button below:
