SMAIO Gathers Over 40 Spine Surgeons in New York for its Fourth Think Tank
The Franco-American company specializing in complex spinal surgery organized its fourth Think Tank in New York on December 11, 2025, gathering nearly 60 participants, according to the press release. This event focused on sagittal balance brought together more than 40 spine surgery specialists as well as professionals and industry stakeholders.
Record Participation at New York Event
The New York event recorded a record level of participation with nearly 60 attendees, including more than 40 spine surgery specialists, the company reports. This fourth edition of the exchange program on sagittal balance aligns with SMAIO's growth strategy in the American market. Participants had the opportunity to use two products from the i-Kontrol ecosystem: the KEOPS Balance Analyzer 3D surgical planning software and the Kheiron Spinal Fixation System, according to the press release. Internationally renowned surgeons were able to analyze and simulate vertebral realignment surgeries using real cases, before testing the Kheiron system on simulators.
Industry Representatives Observe Surgeon Interactions
Industry representatives present were able to observe the surgeons' interactions with the open KEOPS-4ME platform, aimed at the North American market, the company states. This platform allows other companies in the spinal sector to benefit from SMAIO's custom patient-specific rods, in combination with their own implant ranges, the press release specifies. Participants noted the flexibility of the planning process and its ease of deployment in future client hospitals, according to the company. SMAIO indicates that these meetings strengthen the surgeons' commitment to adopting its solutions in daily clinical practice.
CEO Philippe Roussouly Highlights Think Tank Success
Philippe Roussouly, CEO of SMAIO, stated that the success of these Think Tanks illustrates the company's strategy, centered on innovation, medical expertise, and knowledge sharing. According to the leader, these meetings allow for the presentation of the company's innovations within the North American and international medical community. The group places a strong emphasis on training surgeons as part of its international development, particularly in the United States, described as a strategically important market and the world's leading market for spinal surgery, the press release details. SMAIO has a database of over 100,000 patient cases and employs more than 40 staff, with offices in Dallas and Lyon.
