The "Association of European Research Groups for Spinal Osteosynthesis" ArgoSpine is an association set up under the regime of the local law of 19 April 1908, applicable in Alsace-Moselle. It was founded in 1996 under the name "Argos", replaced by "ArgoSpine" by decision of the Extraordinary General Meeting held on January 25, 2007.

Mission
• Promote the knowledge of current surgical techniques towards spinal surgeons and paramedical staff
• Assess the practice of professionals dealing with spinal pathology
• Share the knowledge in order to improve the treatments

Values
• Scientific independence
• Respect for contributors
• Sincerity
• Transparency in financial management

Aims and purpose
• Improve the expertise and relevance of its members
• Gather orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons and all specialist physicians addressing spinal pathologies to encourage exchanges during at least one annual congress
• Edit a scientific journal for the world-wide dissemination of knowledge
• Develop a website to promote its works