This year's Pre-day courses in Frankfurt will focus on interactive exchange with experts. The two main topics are
- Degenerative and deformity pathologies of the cervical spine and
- Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, state of the art in 2023
Pre-day Courses
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Degenerative and Deformity Pathologies of the Cervical Spine
Our pre-day course on "Degenerative and Deformity Pathologies of the Cervical Spine” is designed for healthcare professionals who are interested in enhancing their knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and treatment of a large spectrum of cervical spine diseases.
Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and interactive discussions, participants will learn about the latest advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of various cervical spine pathologies, including degenerative disc disease, deformities and malalignment, and all their related complications.
Our expert faculty members will provide participants with comprehensive knowledge and illustrated cases, allowing them to diagnose and treat patients with these pathologies more effectively and answer questions such as: what is the best indication of cervical arthroplasty in 2023? How should we assess the sagittal and coronal cervical alignment according to the latest established evidence? How to avoid and manage cervical surgery complications?
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: State of the Art in 2023
The second pre-day course on "Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: State of the Art in 2023" is designed for healthcare professionals who are wondering what is new in the field of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, a common condition affecting young patients.
Through a series of engaging lectures, interactive discussions, and case studies, our expert faculty members will provide participants with the latest advancements in the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The course will cover the latest research on conservative management and recent surgical techniques such as Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT).
Attendees will gain a full comprehensive understanding of the condition, including its epidemiology, natural history and latest findings on its possible etiologies. They will also learn how to identify risk factors of complications and how to effectively manage patients with different degrees of severity, using the various available surgical options, and dealing with the deformity from a coronal perspective but also from a sagittal perspective according to the recent literature on the subject.