AO ASIF Interactive Spine Course

This course is specifically designed for experienced spine surgeons (the number of partic pants is limited to a maximum of 48 and specific admission requirements are necessary). This course is built on case presentations which are systematically discussed and on forn lectures which provide state-of-the-art information in all the specific fields of spine surgery like trauma, degenerative spine diseases, deformities, tumors, infections and other spine disorders. Very few formal lectures will be presented. An international faculty with a wide experience in spine surgery will moderate the discussions and present the lectures. Specific technical issues will be practiced in hands-on workshops.

Applicants must:

  • Prove that they have attended an AO ASIF Comprehensive Spine (previously titled Basic) Course or an equivalent course
  • Prove that they do at least 60 spine surgeries a year
  • Be orthopaedic surgeons or neurosurgeons with specialized spine practice
  • Not be trauma surgeons onlyfocusing on spinal trauma

    Please send a copy of your certificate(s) with your registration.

    Please bring x-rays and/or slides of problem cases for the group discussions, and be willing to actively participate.

    Long Island Jewish Medical Center designates this CME activity for a maximum of 33 credit hours.

    OBJECTIVES

    At the conclusion of this Course, the participant should be able to:

    1. Describe fixation techniques in spinal surgery for deformities, degenerative spine disease and inflammatory processes affecting the spine;

    2. Discuss the treatment plans for complex spine problems and decision making surgery;

    3. Illustrate relevant psychomotor skills the practical application of spinal implants to artificial bones;

    4. Describe diagnostic problems and alternative treatments.

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