American Spine Registry Expands Sponsors with Addition of Medtronic News provided by Share this article Share this article ROSEMONT, Ill., May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) announced that Medtronic, a global leader in medical technology, has become the latest industry sponsor of the American Spine Registry. Medtronic's sponsorship of the ASR builds upon its commitment to advancing the science of spine care and improving spine surgery outcomes with a shared goal of improving patient care. "The American Spine Registry is building momentum," said Steven Glassman, MD, FAAOS, medical director at the Norton Leatherman Spine Centers and ASR Executive Committee co-chair. "By engaging the expertise and leadership of industry sponsors like Medtronic, we can enhance the scalability, sustainability, ease-of-use and relevance of national spine data collection."