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AO Spine AO Spine is an international community of spine surgeons generating, dis­trib­uting, and exchanging knowledge to advance worldwide spine care.
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AO Spine is an international community of spine surgeons generating, distributing, and exchanging knowledge to advance science and the spine care profession through research, education, and community development. With this collaborative approach AO Spine continues to advance spine care worldwide. Education
AO Spine develops consistent and practical educational programs, strategies, and tools for w

orldwide implementation in over 150 educational events, covering all pathologies, and the different stages in a surgeon's career. AO Spine courses, symposia, and academic congresses provide an opportunity for hands-on learning, alongside constructive discussions with AO Spine Faculty and colleagues in stimulating environments. Research
AO Spine Research is driving the transformation of spine care through the AO Spine Research Network and the AO Spine Knowledge Forums, which are pathology focused working groups of key opinion leaders aiming to generate knowledge by way of clinical studies and publishing of evidence-based recommendations. In the process, they integrate the latest advances and outcomes of treatment and techniques into AO Spine's education programs. Community Development
AO Spine fosters a global community of spine care professionals who are passionate about furthering science, improving patients' lives, and advancing professional careers through the exchange of knowledge and professional networking. AO Spine Membership gives you privileged access to this global spine care community, and benefits aimed to facilitate knowledge access and promote knowledge exchange. Vision
AO Spine—the leading global academic community for innovative education and research in spine care, inspiring lifelong learning and improving patients' lives.

Don’t Miss Out — Register TodayAO Spine Advanced Level Simulation Course—How Spinal Experts Deal with their Complication...
24/04/2026

Don’t Miss Out — Register Today

AO Spine Advanced Level Simulation Course—How Spinal Experts Deal with their Complications

Advanced Simulation Course

🗓 September 26–27, 2026
📍 Bristol, United Kingdom
🔊 English
Register now
https://ow.ly/jH0B50YyyoR

Chairperson(s):
Naomi Slator (United Kingdom), Mario Ganau (United Kingdom)
Educational advisor: Alexander van der Horst (Namibia)

Enhance your expertise in spine surgery by joining this advanced AO Spine course. Participants will strengthen their skills in complication avoidance and management through focused theory and hands‑on training. Learn techniques for dural repair, managing CSF leaks and bleeding, infection prevention, spinal instrumentation, and the use of navigation, VR, endoscopic and exoscopic methods. The course also covers consent, ethics, and human factors to improve surgical safety.

🔄 OLLIF: Oblique Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion – Trans-Kambin Access for MIS Lumbar FusionFor surgeons seeking to expa...
24/04/2026

🔄 OLLIF: Oblique Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion – Trans-Kambin Access for MIS Lumbar Fusion

For surgeons seeking to expand their MIS fusion toolkit with efficient, tissue-sparing approaches, this session offers practical, experience-based insights, join us one day early for the Global Spine Congress 2026 in Istanbul!

📅 Wednesday, May 27
⏰ 08:00–12:00
🔗 https://ow.ly/BsFT50YJSvI
👨‍⚕️ Chairpersons Amir Sharif and Hamid Abbasi

Minimally invasive lumbar fusion continues to advance and OLLIF via the Trans-Kambin triangle represents a powerful evolution.

This focused course walks participants through anatomy, patient selection, step-by-step technique, complication management, and complex case applications.

📢 New publication alert!🔎 Investigating the Relationship Between High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) and Fusion...
24/04/2026

📢 New publication alert!

🔎 Investigating the Relationship Between High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) and Fusion Outcomes Following Single Level Lumbar Fusion: A Propensity Matched Analysis by Kyle Stump, William Han, and Henry Morar, et al.

💡 Elevated HDL-C was independently associated with increased risk of pseudoarthrosis following single-level lumbar fusion. These findings suggest that HDL-C may represent an underrecognized metabolic risk factor for impaired spinal fusion and warrants further investigation into underlying mechanisms and its possible utility in preoperative optimization programs.

Read the full results open access in the Global Spine Journal 📘
🔗 https://ow.ly/YXO850YOSKX

🧠 Updates in Endoscopic Spine Surgery—2nd Edition📅 Wednesday, May 27⏰ 08:00–12:00🔗 https://ow.ly/QT2650YJSr2👨‍⚕️ Chairpe...
23/04/2026

🧠 Updates in Endoscopic Spine Surgery—2nd Edition

📅 Wednesday, May 27
⏰ 08:00–12:00
🔗 https://ow.ly/QT2650YJSr2
👨‍⚕️ Chairperson Marcos Vaz de Lima

Endoscopic spine surgery continues to evolve. To stay up to date, join us one day early for the Global Spine Congress 2026 in Istanbul. From biportal vs. uniportal debates to AI, augmented reality, fusion techniques, thoracic decompression, and complication management, this course delivers high-level discussion and forward-looking insights.

Ideal for surgeons refining their approach and evaluating the next technological wave shaping endoscopic practice.

The Global Spine Diploma Program provides a defined educational pathway designed to strengthen decision making and expan...
22/04/2026

The Global Spine Diploma Program provides a defined educational pathway designed to strengthen decision making and expand clinical perspective across key spine topics. 🎓

📣 Applications open soon.

Now is the time to explore the program and be ready when applications open.

🔗 https://ow.ly/lozr50YgvWi

💡 Expand your Endoscopic Spine Surgery skills into complex applications from lumbar to cervical spine! Join our exclusiv...
22/04/2026

💡 Expand your Endoscopic Spine Surgery skills into complex applications from lumbar to cervical spine!

Join our exclusive Advanced Endoscopic Spine Surgery Workshop led by Luke Kim and Enrico Giordan one day prior to the Global Spine Congress and take your expertise to the next level.

📅 May 27, 2026 | 13:00 – 17:00
📍 GSC, Istanbul
👉 View the full agenda and details: https://ow.ly/zXJn50YHtNt

A must-attend event for surgeons already familiar with ESS, designed to bridge the gap between current practice and cutting-edge innovation. You will:
✅ Expand your skills across lumbar and cervical endoscopy
✅ Learn advanced techniques including ULIF & BLIF
✅ Understand key anatomical nuances and technical adaptations
✅ Benefit from case-based expert discussions
✅ Gain hands-on experience with small-group simulation training

You will work in small groups with renowned spine surgeons, including Christoph Hoffstetter, Young San Ko, Enrico Giordan, Yong Jin Park, Martin Komp, Rafael Sugino, Luke Kim, Withawin Kesornsak, Jader de Andrade Neto, Nelson Astur Neto, and Li Jizheng.

We are proud to work together with our sponsors RIWO Spine, CG Bio, Elliquence, Joimax, Arthrex, and Xishan, 13 workstations, each covering different ESS procedures and techniques.

🔊 Intraoperative Ultrasound: From Basic Principles to Advanced Applications for Spine Trauma, Spinal Cord Injury and Spi...
21/04/2026

🔊 Intraoperative Ultrasound: From Basic Principles to Advanced Applications for Spine Trauma, Spinal Cord Injury and Spine Oncology

📅 Wednesday, May 27
⏰ 08:00–12:00
🔗 https://ow.ly/n6Sn50YJShK
👨‍⚕️ Chairpersons Michael Fehlings and Marcin Czyz

Intraoperative ultrasound is redefining precision in spine trauma, spinal cord injury, and oncology surgery.

🌍 Join us at the GSC 2026 in Istanbul one day early for a full experience! This interactive course moves from core principles to advanced imaging applications, including decompression assessment and tumor resection guidance. Practical sessions allow participants to explore real-world implementation of this powerful technology.

For surgeons committed to improving intraoperative decision-making and outcomes in complex pathology, mastering ultrasound is becoming essential.

Discover your AO Spine research toolkit in our upcoming AO Spine RESEARCH Webinar. Learn how to use AO Access for mentor...
21/04/2026

Discover your AO Spine research toolkit in our upcoming AO Spine RESEARCH Webinar. Learn how to use AO Access for mentorship, navigate AO PEER to strengthen study design and grants, and identify the right AO funding for your career stage. Get practical guidance on timelines, requirements, and how to submit competitive applications. Ideal for residents, fellows, early-career surgeons, and clinician-scientists.

AO Spine RESEARCH Webinar Series—Your research toolkit: using AO resources

▶️Chairpersons:
Marcin Czyz (United Kingdom)
Aron Lazary (Hungary)

▶️Speakers: Dino Samartzis (USA) & Riccardo Cecchinato (Italy)

- 🗓 April 30, 2026
- 📍 Online, 19:00-20:00 CEST
- 🔊 English
- free event
- Advanced Webinar

Register now:
https://ow.ly/SC1550YgUOU

🎉 We would like to congratulate the Global Spine Journal Reviewer of the Month Dr Lali Sekhon, Neurosurgeon at Reno Orth...
21/04/2026

🎉 We would like to congratulate the Global Spine Journal Reviewer of the Month Dr Lali Sekhon, Neurosurgeon at Reno Orthopedic Center, and Clinical Associate Professor at University of Nevada, Reno, US.

🧑‍🔬Peer review ensures that the articles GSJ publishes meet the highest standards of scientific rigor, clinical relevance, and methodological transparency. The reviewers' feedback strengthens the quality of the work, new knowledge, and treatment recommendations the GSJ publishes and, by extension, the quality of care that spine patients ultimately receive.

More about peer-review and all GSJ Top Reviewers of the month 2026 🔗https://ow.ly/UIcM50YJj9A

💉 Join us at the GSC 2026 in Istanbul one day early for the Spinal Interventions/Injections Didactic Pre-course!Interven...
20/04/2026

💉 Join us at the GSC 2026 in Istanbul one day early for the Spinal Interventions/Injections Didactic Pre-course!

Interventional spine care is rapidly expanding, and surgeons who understand image-guided injections, neuromodulation, and ablative therapies are better positioned to provide comprehensive patient care.

📅 Wednesday, May 27
⏰ 08:00–12:00
🔗 https://ow.ly/LtjM50YJS1c
👨‍⚕️ Chairpersons Gene Tekmyster and Karsten Wiechert

This evidence-based course covers epidurals, nerve blocks, SI joint treatment, basivertebral nerve ablation, neuromodulation, and safety principles, equipping you with practical knowledge aligned with current guidelines.

For surgeons seeking to broaden therapeutic options and strengthen non-operative expertise, this course delivers immediately applicable insights.

🚨𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀! 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱.Submit your abstract 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 for an oppor...
18/04/2026

🚨𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀! 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱.

Submit your abstract 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 for an opportunity to share your research with spine experts from across our region and contribute to the global spine community’s collective knowledge.

The 𝗔𝗢 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 not only offers a world-class scientific program but provides an outstanding forum to exchange ideas, network with fellow professionals, and discover the latest research, techniques and technologies in spine surgery.

👉 Click the link or scan the QR code to submit your abstract!
https://ow.ly/54xx50YKNzu

🔥 Hot off the press this ! The latest edition of Innovations magazine, just released by the AO Innovation Translation C...
17/04/2026

🔥 Hot off the press this !
The latest edition of Innovations magazine, just released by the AO Innovation Translation Center.
Covering advanced surgical technologies and new research set to transform musculoskeletal care, the new release features:
✅ Pioneering surgical solutions developed by our expert surgeons with valued industrial partners, including the VOLT™ Wrist Treatment and VOLT™ Proximal Humerus Systems, and the TriALTIS™ Spine and Revision Systems
✅ Innovative projects supported by AO Innovation Funding to enhance surgeon education and musculoskeletal patient outcomes
✅ Cutting-edge clinical and pre-clinical evidence, supporting better patient care

Access the magazine online: https://ow.ly/8eTN50YKqsx

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AO Spine is an international community of spine surgeons generating, dis­trib­uting, and exchanging knowledge to advance science and the spine care profession through research, education, and community development. With this collaborative approach AO Spine continues to advance spine care worldwide. Education AO Spine develops consistent and practical educational programs, strategies, and tools for worldwide implementation in over 150 educational events, covering all pathologies, and the different stages in a surgeon's career. AO Spine courses, symposia and academic congresses provide an opportunity for hands-on learning, alongside constructive discussions with AO Spine Faculty and colleagues in stimulating environments. Research AO Spine Research is driving the transformation of spine care through the AO Spine Research Network and the AO Spine Knowledge Forums; which are pathology focused working groups of key opinion leaders aiming to generate knowledge by way of clinical studies, and publishing of evidence-based recommendations. In the process, they integrate the latest advances and outcomes of treatment and techniques into AO Spine's education programs. Community Development AO Spine fosters a global community of spine care professionals who are passionate about furthering science, improving patients' lives, and advancing professional careers through the exchange of knowledge and professional networking. AO Spine Membership gives you privileged access to this global spine care community, and benefits aimed to facilitate knowledge access and promote knowledge exchange. Vision AO Spine—the leading global academic community for innovative education and research in spine care, inspiring lifelong learning and improving patients' lives.