Understanding Injections for Sciatica: What the Latest Evidence Says
weeks; 60% returned to work Surgery vs Conservative: Surgery showed 90% good outcome, conservative 60% SPORT study (2014): No difference at 12 months between usual care and surgery Most other studies are [...] occurred in the surgery group (including 1% neurological deficit) Surgery cost ~£38,000 more per patient Conclusion: In non-emergency cases, transforaminal injections are as effective as surgery — with fewer [...] by sciatica, especially in the short term. For most people, injections and surgery provide similar symptom relief , but surgery carries higher risks and costs . Around 60% of patients feel better within
Scientific Programme
from renowned speakers in the field of spine care and surgery. Find out what to expect and get insprired. Explore the scientifc programme days cutting edge spine topics stages View full programme See confirmed [...] October The cervical spine session will focus on the unique challenges and opportunities associated with the anatomy and function of the neck. Topics covered will include cervical spine surgery, spinal cord injury [...] related to spinal surgery, as well as strategies for minimising these risks. Friday, 6 October The adult spinal deformity lecture refers to abnormal curvatures or misalignments of the spine that occur in adults
EUROSPINE Annual Meeting 2024 - Abstract submission open now!
event brings together spine surgeons and researchers from around the world, providing an exceptional platform to present your work and contribute to the advancement of spine surgery and research. Important [...] Include: Basic Science and Economics Complications and Epidemiology Paediatric Spine New Technologies Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery Trauma and Tumours Degenerative Thoracolumbar Cervical and Neural Pathologies [...] where you can engage with fellow professionals, gain insights, and make a lasting impact on the spine surgery field. We eagerly await your abstract submissions and look forward to welcoming you to this e
Industry Programme
technologies in spine care. Tuesday, 23 June · 13:00–13:45 IRCAD Lobby ZEISS Meet the Expert with Andreas Reinke Topic: From Loupes to Microscope: Enhancing Precision in Spine Surgery — Our Experience [...] week, participants are invited to join short expert talks, discover emerging technologies in spine surgery, meet key opinion leaders and exchange ideas with colleagues from across the different EduWeek [...] company’s FDA-approved products include PearlMatrix™ Bone Graft for lumbar spine fusion and i-FACTOR® Bone Graft for cervical spine fusion procedures. Biocomposites is an international medical device company
IMAST 2025
Alanay, MD 13:35 - 13:50 | Full Endoscopic Spine Surgery of the Lumbar Spine: An Overview – Christoph Siepe, MD 13:50 - 13:59 | Clinical Outcomes of Endoscopic Surgery: An Overview – Shahnawaz Haleem, MSc(Tr&Orth) [...] International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST) The International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST) in Glasgow, Scotland, is a premier forum where leading spine surgeons, innovative researchers [...] researchers, and cutting-edge spine technologies converge to showcase and discuss the latest advancements in spine surgery. Focused on pioneering methods and techniques for spinal pathology, IMAST offers a
Insights from a recent webinar about the treatment of (geriatric) C2 fracture
Thus, as it is shown by statistics based on national spine surgery registries, non-surgical treatment is chosen much more often than surgery by spine specialists (80% vs 20%). There is also some evidence [...] not. EUROSPINE is a society of spine specialists of various disciplines with a large knowledge of spine pathologies. All well-known and accepted treatment modalities for spine pathologies are represented [...] Decision Making between Surgical and Non-Surgical Treatment In March 2022, EUROSPINE held a webinar for spine care clinicians. The focus of the webinar was on the decision making between surgical and non-surgical
18. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Wirbelsäulengesellschaft
future" will deal with the important perspectives of spine treatment for clinicians and practitioners from neurosurgery, orthopaedics and trauma surgery but also for nursing staff and therapists. The important [...] important topics will be dealt with for all 3 areas of spinal therapy. The central focus in trauma surgery is the increasing incidence of osteoporotic fractures combined with an impulse lecture by Prof. Dr [...] important findings for our care structures and future needs. Another topic is minimally invasive surgery. An overview lecture by Prof. Dr. Michael Wang will also be presented on this topic with a large
EUROSPINE’s toolkit for research and how to exploit them: From collecting data to publishing research - Spine Tuesday Sept 24
you through collecting quality data, conducting research using Spine Tango, and understanding new international initiatives in spine surgery epidemiology. Moderator Emin Aghayev – Sonnenhof Hospital Bern [...] Manager Spine, Schulthess Clinic, Switzerland 2 Conducting clinical research using Spine Tango Pedro dos Santos Silva , Serviço de Neurocirurgia no Centro Hospitalar São João, Porto, Portugal 3 Spine Atlas [...] Atlas Initiative: epidemiology of spine surgery across countries Christian Herrmann , EUROSPINE, Switzerland
Advanced Modules
Advanced Modules Complex Spine Surgery & Revision Strategies Designed for experienced spine surgeons managing complex pathology, extended indications, and revision scenarios. Register now to secure your [...] Craniocervical and cervicothoracic junction surgery Complex deformity correction and sagittal balance High-grade spondylolisthesis Thoracic and oncological spine surgery Intradural and advanced pathological [...] Pass e-learning (≥70%) + attend live + attend virtual session + evaluations Eligibility: Prior spine surgery experience required Learning Format & Completion All Advanced Modules follow the same structure:
7th Advanced Workshop on Thoracic Lumbar and Spinopelvic Surgery
Spinopelvic Surgery Course Overview This course is designed for senior orthopaedic and neurosurgery residents and early-career spine fellows seeking to develop surgical skills in spine surgery. It combines [...] instruction with practical, hands-on training. Content The course covers anatomy, surgical techniques for spine pathology and trauma, indications, contraindications, and instrumentation across the thoracic to sacral [...] decompression. Format Instruction is delivered through lectures and practical sessions using full spine anatomical specimens. Hands-on training is conducted at a 1:2 expert-to-participant ratio under direct