Founded in 1998, The Spine Foundation (TSF) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving access to comprehensive spine care for underserved, urban poor, rural, tribal, and economically disadvantaged populations across India. With the belief that quality healthcare should be accessible to all, TSF has spent over 25 years bridging the gap between patients in remote regions and advanced spine care facilities, ensuring that individuals with spinal disorders receive timely and effective treatment. The Spine Foundation’s commitment to compassionate, high-quality healthcare has made it a trusted name in spine care and patient advocacy across the country.
TSF operates through a strong network of leading spine surgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, physiotherapists, anaesthetists, and allied healthcare professionals who voluntarily contribute their time and expertise. Through regular rural outreach programs, mobile spine screening camps, and hospital-based collaborations, the Foundation identifies patients suffering from complex spinal conditions such as deformities, infections, trauma, degenerative disorders, and spinal tuberculosis. Patients requiring specialised care are guided through every step of the process, from initial diagnosis to treatment planning and, when necessary, surgical intervention at partner hospitals. Post-treatment rehabilitation and long-term follow-up care form an integral part of TSF’s approach, ensuring sustained recovery and improved quality of life.
Over the years, TSF has made remarkable progress in expanding its reach and impact. The Spine Foundation has screened tens of thousands of patients across rural and underserved areas, providing early detection of spinal conditions that, if left untreated, could lead to permanent disability. Thousands of complex spinal surgeries have been performed in collaboration with leading hospitals, restoring mobility and improving the quality of life for patients who otherwise had limited access to advanced care. Beyond direct patient treatment, TSF has conducted widespread community awareness programs to educate individuals on spinal health, the importance of early intervention, and preventive care. These initiatives have empowered communities to recognise warning signs, seek timely medical attention, and make informed decisions about their health.
A key aspect of TSF’s work lies in capacity building and collaboration. The Spine Foundation actively partners with hospitals, medical colleges, and healthcare organisations to strengthen rural healthcare delivery systems. By facilitating knowledge exchange, mentoring healthcare professionals, and supporting local spine care infrastructure, TSF contributes to the long-term development of spine services in resource-limited regions. These efforts ensure that quality spine care continues to reach patients even in remote areas, creating a sustainable model of healthcare delivery.
Since its inception, The Spine Foundation has continually expanded its programs to include preventive education, patient counselling, and rehabilitation services. Children with scoliosis in tribal regions, elderly patients with degenerative spinal conditions, and individuals suffering from spinal trauma have all benefited from TSF’s holistic approach. The Spine Foundation’s focus on ethical medical practices, compassion-driven care, and meaningful partnerships has transformed the lives of thousands, restoring not only mobility but also dignity and hope.
Looking forward, TSF remains committed to expanding its outreach and enhancing the quality of spine care across India. By continuing to focus on early detection, patient education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and community awareness, the Foundation seeks to ensure that no individual suffers due to lack of access to quality healthcare. Through over 25 years of dedicated service, The Spine Foundation continues to transform lives, one spine at a time, demonstrating that with vision, expertise, and compassion, healthcare can truly be accessible to all.
Spine Care, Across India
A Growing National Spine Network
This map represents The Spine Foundation’s active Spine Centres across India as of 2025, spanning rural heartlands, urban-poor communities, and high-impact regional hubs. Each marker reflects on-ground clinical care, outreach, and long-term engagement in regions where access to spine health services is often limited. Together, these centres form a growing, mission-driven network focused on taking ethical, evidence-based spine care to the populations that need it most.
**The numbers represent the total spine surgeries performed up to September 2025.**
To know more about the foundation, please do check out:
Website : https://thespinefoundation.org
Contact: +91 98921 01234