Recent developments
EUROSPINE's EuSSAB - European Spine Societies Advisory Board
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Christoph Siepe ChairUniversity degree(s):MD PhD Specialisation:Degenerative:Cervical, Degenerative:Thoraco-lumbar, Degenerative:Sacral Institute, Department:Schön Clinic Munich Harlaching / / Spine Centercontact
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Jarkko Halme MemberUniversity degree(s):MD Specialisation:Degenerative:Thoraco-lumbar, Degenerative:Sacral, Tumour:Thoraco-lumbar, Tumour:Sacral, Trauma:Thoraco-lumbar, Trauma:Sacral, Deformity:Adult, Metabolic, Genetic, Infection Institute, Department:Kuopio University Hospital / / Spine centercontact
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Ioannis Magras MemberUniversity degree(s):MD PhD Specialisation:Degenerative:Cervical, Degenerative:Thoraco-lumbar, Tumour:Cervical, Tumour:Thoraco-lumbar, Tumour:Sacral, Trauma:Cervical, Trauma:Thoraco-lumbar, Deformity:Adult, Intradural, Infection Institute, Department:Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Ahepa University Hospital Neurosurgical Departmentcontact
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Johan van Lerbeirghe MemberUniversity degree(s):MD Specialisation:Degenerative:Cervical, Degenerative:Thoraco-lumbar, Degenerative:Sacral, Trauma:Cervical, Trauma:Thoraco-lumbar, Trauma:Sacral, Deformity:Adult Institute, Department:AZ St Lucas / / Orthopedic departmentcontact
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Maximo-Alberto Diez-Ulloa EuSSAB RepresentativeUniversity degree(s):MD PhD Specialisation:Degenerative:Cervical, Degenerative:Thoraco-lumbar, Degenerative:Sacral, Tumour:Cervical, Tumour:Thoraco-lumbar, Tumour:Sacral, Trauma:Cervical, Trauma:Thoraco-lumbar, Trauma:Sacral, Deformity:Pediatric, Deformity:Adult, Metabolic, Infection Institute, Department:Hospital Clinico Universitario / /contact
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EuSSAB webinar
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, and to protect the health and safety of our members, all live meetings had to be postponed to next year.
On 16 September 2020 all national EuSSAB representatives were invited to take part in the first-ever EuSSAB webinar, which replaced the EuSSAB Spring Meeting 2020.
24 national EuSSAB representatives from 22 societies in 21 countries took part in this webinar.
10 speakers from 7 European countries contributed to the programme.
The webinar was recorded for the convenience of all associate members.
EuSSAB webinar, agenda - September 2020
EuSSAB webinar, presentations & videos - September 2020
We thank all participants for their attendance and interactive input to the webinar!
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, and to protect the health and safety of our members, all live meetings had to be postponed to next year.
On 16 September 2020 all national EuSSAB representatives were invited to take part in the first-ever EuSSAB webinar, which replaced the EuSSAB Spring Meeting 2020.
24 national EuSSAB representatives from 22 societies in 21 countries took part in this webinar.
10 speakers from 7 European countries contributed to the programme.
The webinar was recorded for the convenience of all associate members.
EuSSAB webinar, agenda - September 2020

EuSSAB webinar, presentations & videos - September 2020
We thank all participants for their attendance and interactive input to the webinar!
Virtual EUROSPINE 2020
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, and to protect the health and safety of our members, our October live meeting did not take place as originally planned in Vienna, Austria. In its place, EUROSPINE offered a full, CME-accredited online congress from 6–9 October 2020 with a rich scientific programme that was well received by participants, industry and stakeholders.
Many societies in Europe had to postpone or cancel their meetings 2020, so Virtual EUROSPINE 2020 offered a unique opportunity to provide high-quality education and learning opportunities allowing spine experts in all parts of the world to hone their skills, profit from the most up-to-date research and furthermore have access to the MedTech industry, who were represented in our digital format.
As a member of a national spine society that is an institutional member of EUROSPINE, cooperating and exchanging with other European spine societies under the umbrella of EuSSAB, you were entitled to a discount of 20% on the non-member registration fee (Euro 119)!
Missed the congress but still interested?
Catch up online on the EUROSPINE e-library!
To meet our educational mission this year, EUROSPINE decided to offer access to the EUROSPINE e-library to everyone.
Besides the presentations of Virtual EUROSPINE 2020 our e-library, includes more than 1,300 educational presentations from renowned spine professionals at EUROSPINE’s previous annual meetings dating back to 2013.
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In response to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, and to protect the health and safety of our members, our October live meeting did not take place as originally planned in Vienna, Austria. In its place, EUROSPINE offered a full, CME-accredited online congress from 6–9 October 2020 with a rich scientific programme that was well received by participants, industry and stakeholders.
Many societies in Europe had to postpone or cancel their meetings 2020, so Virtual EUROSPINE 2020 offered a unique opportunity to provide high-quality education and learning opportunities allowing spine experts in all parts of the world to hone their skills, profit from the most up-to-date research and furthermore have access to the MedTech industry, who were represented in our digital format.
As a member of a national spine society that is an institutional member of EUROSPINE, cooperating and exchanging with other European spine societies under the umbrella of EuSSAB, you were entitled to a discount of 20% on the non-member registration fee (Euro 119)!
Missed the congress but still interested?
Catch up online on the EUROSPINE e-library!
To meet our educational mission this year, EUROSPINE decided to offer access to the EUROSPINE e-library to everyone.
Besides the presentations of Virtual EUROSPINE 2020 our e-library, includes more than 1,300 educational presentations from renowned spine professionals at EUROSPINE’s previous annual meetings dating back to 2013.
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EuSSAB Spring Meeting 2020 - POSTPONED to 2021
As the leading Spine society in Europe whose aim is to improve spine care for patients across Europe and worldwide, ensuring the health and wellbeing of all our participants is EUROSPINE’s utmost priority.
Since the beginning of the year, we are monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Europe closely. After a careful evaluation of the spreading coronavirus epidemic, and considering the recent measures taken so far by international governments, EUROSPINE was forced to take the decision to re-schedule the EuSSAB spring meeting 2020 to 2021.
We are currently discussing potential alternative dates and will contact you with our suggestions as soon as possible.
Regular updates will follow by email and in the EuSSAB Newsletter
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As the leading Spine society in Europe whose aim is to improve spine care for patients across Europe and worldwide, ensuring the health and wellbeing of all our participants is EUROSPINE’s utmost priority.
Since the beginning of the year, we are monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Europe closely. After a careful evaluation of the spreading coronavirus epidemic, and considering the recent measures taken so far by international governments, EUROSPINE was forced to take the decision to re-schedule the EuSSAB spring meeting 2020 to 2021.
We are currently discussing potential alternative dates and will contact you with our suggestions as soon as possible.
Regular updates will follow by email and in the EuSSAB Newsletter

Activities 2019
EuSSAB Pre-day Course at EUROSPINE 2019
The EuSSAB Pre-day Course, organised by the EuSSAB Committee, focused on the topic
"The intervertebral disc: From basic science to high‐end surgery and other novel treatments across European borders".
>> Read the survey results for this EuSSAB session
You missed the meeting?
>> Check the programme on the EUROSPINE meeting website
>> Take advantage from your free access to EUROSPINE webcasts and view at your convenience
The EuSSAB Pre-day Course, organised by the EuSSAB Committee, focused on the topic
"The intervertebral disc: From basic science to high‐end surgery and other novel treatments across European borders".
>> Read the survey results for this EuSSAB session

You missed the meeting?
>> Check the programme on the EUROSPINE meeting website

>> Take advantage from your free access to EUROSPINE webcasts and view at your convenience

EuSSAB annual meeting 2019
The EuSSAB annual meeting 2019 took place on Thursday, 17 October 2019 in the course of EUROSPINE 2019 in Helsinki.
30 participants represented 26 societies and 24 countries.
The meeting minutes were sent to all national EuSSAB representatives and they are also available for download here below:
EuSSAB annual meeting HEL, protocol - October 2019
EuSSAB annual meeting HEL, presentation - October 2019
Individual login details for free access to EUROSPINE 2019 webcasts
have also been sent to all society representatives!
We thank all participants for their attendance and interactive input to the meeting!
The EuSSAB annual meeting 2019 took place on Thursday, 17 October 2019 in the course of EUROSPINE 2019 in Helsinki.
30 participants represented 26 societies and 24 countries.
The meeting minutes were sent to all national EuSSAB representatives and they are also available for download here below:
EuSSAB annual meeting HEL, protocol - October 2019

EuSSAB annual meeting HEL, presentation - October 2019

Individual login details for free access to EUROSPINE 2019 webcasts

We thank all participants for their attendance and interactive input to the meeting!
EuSSAB spring meeting 2019
The EuSSAB spring meeting 2019 took place on Monday, 18 March in Munich and was a great success.
In a new workshop format topics such as education, quality assurance and communications were discussed taking into consideration the different national regulations and needs of the 16 countries represented.
The presentations of the workshops including the results are available for download here.
Summaries of the workshops
EuSSAB spring meeting MUC, presentation intro
EuSSAB spring meeting MUC, protocol & Communication workshop results
EDISC - presentation
EDISC - workshop results
SSCoE - presentation
SSCoE - workshop results
Spine Tango - presentation
Spine Tango - workshop results
Education - presentation
Education - workshop results
We thank all participants for their very interactive and productive contribution to the workshops!
Further communication on EUROSPINE activities:
EUROSPINE Patient Line - a resource for patients across Europe
The EuSSAB spring meeting 2019 took place on Monday, 18 March in Munich and was a great success.
In a new workshop format topics such as education, quality assurance and communications were discussed taking into consideration the different national regulations and needs of the 16 countries represented.
The presentations of the workshops including the results are available for download here.
Summaries of the workshops
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EuSSAB spring meeting MUC, protocol & Communication workshop results

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EDISC - workshop results

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SSCoE - workshop results

Spine Tango - presentation

Spine Tango - workshop results

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Education - workshop results

We thank all participants for their very interactive and productive contribution to the workshops!
Further communication on EUROSPINE activities:
EUROSPINE Patient Line - a resource for patients across Europe

Activities 2018
EuSSAB annual meeting 2018
Thank you for joining the EuSSAB annual meeting in Barcelona!
EuSSAB annual meeting BCN, protocol - September 2018
EuSSAB annual meeting BCN, presentation - September 2018
Login details for free access to EUROSPINE 2018 webcasts have already been sent to all society representatives!
Thank you for joining the EuSSAB annual meeting in Barcelona!
EuSSAB annual meeting BCN, protocol - September 2018

EuSSAB annual meeting BCN, presentation - September 2018

Login details for free access to EUROSPINE 2018 webcasts have already been sent to all society representatives!

EuSSAB spring meeting 2018
EuSSAB spring meeting MUC, protocol - April 2018
EuSSAB spring meeting MUC, presentation - April 2018
EuSSAB spring meeting MUC, protocol - April 2018

EuSSAB spring meeting MUC, presentation - April 2018



Activities 2017
EuSSAB annual meeting 2017
EuSSAB annual meeting DUB, protocol - October 2017
EuSSAB annual meeting DUB, presentation - October 2017
EuSSAB annual meeting DUB, protocol - October 2017

EuSSAB annual meeting DUB, presentation - October 2017


EuSSAB spring meeting 2017
EuSSAB spring meeting MUC, protocol - May 2017
EuSSAB spring meeting MUC, presentation - May 2017
EuSSAB spring meeting MUC, protocol - May 2017

EuSSAB spring meeting MUC, presentation - May 2017


Activities 2016
EuSSAB annual meeting 2016
EuSSAB annual meeting BER, protocol - October 2016
EuSSAB annual meeting BER, presentation - October 2016
EuSSAB annual meeting BER, protocol - October 2016

EuSSAB annual meeting BER, presentation - October 2016


EuSSAB spring meeting 2016
EuSSAB spring meeting KRK, protocol - May 2016
EuSSAB spring meeting KRK, presentation - May 2016
EuSSAB spring meeting KRK, protocol - May 2016

EuSSAB spring meeting KRK, presentation - May 2016

Activities 2015:
EuSSAB annual meeting 2015
EuSSAB annual meeting CPH, protocol - September 2015
EuSSAB annual meeting CPH, presentation - September 2015
EuSSAB annual meeting CPH, protocol - September 2015

EuSSAB annual meeting CPH, presentation - September 2015


EuSSAB spring meeting 2015
EuSSAB spring meeting BCN, protocol - April 2015
EuSSAB spring meeting BCN, presentation - April 2015
EuSSAB spring meeting BCN, protocol - April 2015

EuSSAB spring meeting BCN, presentation - April 2015

Activities 2014:
EuSSAB Kick-off Meeting
EuSSAB kick-off meeting, protocol - October 2014
EuSSAB kick-off meeting, presentation - October 2014
EuSSAB kick-off meeting, protocol - October 2014

EuSSAB kick-off meeting, presentation - October 2014

