Texas Back Institute Research Foundation

Texas Back Institute Research Foundation (TBIRF) is a non-profit research organization dedicated to advancing the science of spinal care and improving patient outcomes through clinical innovation. Based in Plano, Texas, the foundation is globally recognized for its leadership in evaluating motion-preservation technologies, particularly FDA-regulated Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) trials for artificial disc replacements. TBIRF collaborates with major medical device companies to study new surgical techniques, biologics, and implants for treating chronic back and neck pain. In addition to its robust clinical research portfolio, the foundation supports a prestigious spine surgery fellowship program and contributes extensively to academic literature. Its work has been instrumental in the regulatory approval and clinical adoption of numerous spinal technologies used worldwide.