Founded in 1940, Twin Cities Spine Center is an international research and educational institution. It specializes in orthopedic spinal surgery and treatment of spinal diseases, deformities and disorders. The center serves local, regional, national and international communities. It provides diagnosis and treatment of problems of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. The center offers a variety of spinal management resources, including 24 hour on-call consultations, free X-ray evaluations, and outpatient evaluation and individualized treatment. It provides patient services, such as scheduling appointments, surgical services and financial information. In addition, it provides patient education related to diagnosis, treatment and tests. It offers various education events and fellowship programs. Twin Cities Spine Center is located in Minneapolis.