AO Spine Advanced Course—Cervical Spine: Dealing with Complex Deformity and Revision Problems (With Human Anatomical Specimen)

AO Foundation

Description

Over two and a half days, participants are supported by an outstanding and very experienced faculty team who will deliver a combination of cases, panel discussions, and interactive sessions. One full day is dedicated to a series of practical hands-on exercises focusing on anterior and posterior approaches and the latest instrumentation and navigation for complex cervical deformity surgery. *** Details are subject to change ***

Target participants

Spine surgeons with 3 or more years of experience performing deformity corrections who are now dealing with complex and revision cases.

Objectives

  • At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Assess and address complex cervical spine deformity situations (trauma, infection, degeneration, congenital, etc)

  • Select and plan an appropriate procedure for each complex cervical case based on evidence and likely outcomes

  • Perform anterior and posterior approaches to the cervical spine

  • Perform the key steps in common correction techniques for cervical spine deformity (fixation, osteotomies, etc)

  • Describe how to avoid and address complications related to cervical spine procedures

Chairpersons

  • Pedro Berjano

  • Lorin Benneker

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