EUROPE Course program AOSpine Principles Course Cadaveric Course June 7 8, 2012 Lucerne, Switzerland
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AOSpine Principles Course, June 7 8, 2012, Lucerne, Switzerland 3 Welcome to Lucerne Dear colleagues, AOSpine counts surgeons, researchers, ORP, and any healthcare professionals interested in spine from all fi ve continents among its members and includes some of the world s foremost experts and thinkers in the fi eld of spine surgery. We are a member-oriented, member-driven organization it is the elected members (internally called offi cers) that lead and provide direction. Every AOSpine member is free to choose to actively participate and contribute to the atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and mentorship within AOSpine. It is through the AOSpine regional boards and the individual AOSpine country councils (which are the administrative teams for the AOSpine country chapters) that members have the opportunity to voice their concerns or suggestions directly to AOSpine. AOSpine can provide educational, research, consulting, and networking opportunities to enrich the knowledge and enhance the career of any spine surgeon. AOSpine invests in spine research and offers state-of-the-art training courses, as well as fellowship programs and congresses which augment a surgeon s knowledge of spine principles and techniques, and enabling him or her to establish and nurture professional relationships within their country and around the world. Our purpose and responsibility is to shape our members skills and understanding of spine principles; to establish new values and incentives for the creation of knowledge, the sharing of wisdom, and the development of new tools and techniques that improve patient care, patient outcomes, and the cost effectiveness of spine surgery. Content 2 AOSpine Mission 3 Welcome to Lucerne 4 Aim of the course 4 Target participants 4 Course objectives 4 Course description 5 Chairpersons 5 Faculty 5 Educational advisor 6 Course session overview 7 Thursday, June 7, 2012 8 Friday, June 8, 2012 9 Project management 9 Course information 10 Course venue 10 How to get there 11 Upcoming AOSpine events It is never too soon or too late to learn. This is the core philosophy that drives AOSpine s educational activities. AOSpine aims to go above and beyond classical teaching: the goal is to challenge current paradigms, provoke thought, and open the mind to new ideas and skills. Sincerely, Constantin Schizas Chairperson Cumhur Oner Chairperson
4 AOSpine Principles Course, June 7 8, 2012, Lucerne, Switzerland Aim of the course The aim of this basic course is to give participants foundation practical skills on commonly performed tasks during posterior cervical thoracic and lumbar spinal procedures. Target participants This course is aimed at junior neurosurgical doctors as well as orthopedic surgical doctors with an established interest in spinal surgery. Spinal fellows at the beginning of their fellowship may also apply for this course. Course objectives At the end of this course participants should be able to perform in a structured stepwise manner: Midline posterior exposures of the spine as well as far lateral lumbar exposure. Posterior decompression of the spine including laminectomy and cross over decompression technique. Pedicle instrumentation of the thoracic and lumbar spine. Lateral mass screw insertion in the sub axial cervical spine. Course description This course is divided in two parts: The first part will consist of a half day lecture period which will lay the foundation theory for the practicals. During the second day, practical sessions will be arranged around eight cadaveric specimens with a maximum 3 participants per station. Table demonstrators will be closely involved in helping candidates achieving their educational goals.
AOSpine Principles Course, June 7 8, 2012, Lucerne, Switzerland 5 Chairpersons Constantin Schizas Switzerland Cumhur Oner Netherlands Faculty Educational advisor Lund Teija Helsinki, Finland
6 AOSpine Principles Course, June 7 8, 2012, Lucerne, Switzerland Course session overview Theoretical approach of posterior spinal exposures, lumbar decompression, discectomy and instrumentation Topics: Posterior exposures of the spine: midline cervical and lumbar, Wiltse approach Discectomy/Far lateral disc herniation Lumbar decompression: hemilaminectomy and cross over techniques Lumbar pedicle screw placement Thoracic pedicle screw placement Lateral mass screw placement in the cervical spine Cadaveric practicals, morning session Topics: Posterior exposures of the spine: Midline cervical and lumbar, Wiltse type approach of the lumbar spine Lumbar decompression: hemilaminectomy and cross over technique Discectomy/Far lateral disc herniation Cadaveric practicals, afternoon session Topics: Lumbar pedicle screw placement Thoracic pedicle screw placement Lateral mass screw placement in the cervical spine
AOSpine Principles Course, June 7 8, 2012, Lucerne, Switzerland 7 Thursday, June 7, 2012 TIME AGENDA ITEM WHO 13:00 14:00 Participant registration and refreshments 14:00 14:10 Welcoming and introduction to AOSpine 14:10 17:00 Theoretical approach of posterior spinal exposures, lumbar decompression, discectomy and instrumentation After this session, participants should be able to: Explain the technical steps necessary in approaching posteriorly the spine from cervical to sacrum Explain the steps necessary in decompressing posteriorly the neural elements at lumbar level including laminectomies and cross over techniques Explain the surgical steps performed during lumbar discectomy Explain the insertion of lumbar and thoracic pedicle screws Explain the insertion of lateral mass screws in the cervical spine 14:10 14:30 Posterior exposures of the spine: Midline cervical and lumbar, Wiltse type approach of the lumbar spine 14:30 14:50 Lumbar decompression and discectomy 14:50 15:10 Far lateral disc herniation 15:10 15:30 COFFEE BREAK 15:30 15:50 Lumbar pedicle screw placement 15:50 16:10 Thoracic pedicle screw placement 16:10 16:30 Lateral mass screw placement in the cervical spine 16:30 17:00 Group discussion 17:00 End of Day 1
8 AOSpine Principles Course, June 7 8, 2012, Lucerne, Switzerland Friday, June 8, 2012 TIME AGENDA ITEM WHO 08:00 13:00 Cadaveric practicals Morning session After this session, participants should be able to: Perform the technical steps necessary in approaching posteriorly the spine from cervical to sacrum Perform the steps necessary in decompressing posteriorly the neural elements at lumbar level including laminectomies and cross over techniques Perform the surgical steps used during lumbar discectomy 08:00 09:00 Posterior exposures of the spine: Midline cervical and lumbar, Wiltse type approach of the lumbar spine 09:10 10:10 Lumbar decompression: hemilaminectomy 10:10 10:30 COFFEE BREAK 10:30 11:30 Discectomy 11:40 13:00 Far lateral disc herniation 13:00 14:00 LUNCH 14:00 17:15 Cadaveric practicals Afternoon session After this session, participants should be able to: Perform the insertion of lumbar and thoracic pedicle screws Perform the insertion of lateral mass screws in the cervical spine 14:00 15:00 Lumbar pedicle screw placement 15:00 16:00 Thoracic pedicle screw placement 16:00 16:15 COFFEE BREAK 16:15 17:15 Lateral mass screw placement in the cervical spine 17:15 18:00 Summary and questions
AOSpine Principles Course, June 7 8, 2012, Lucerne, Switzerland 9 Project Management Partner Contact AOSpine Europe Kate de Boer Stettbachstrasse 6 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland Phone: +41 44 200 24 08 Fax: +41 44 200 24 12 Email: kdeboer@aospine.org www.aospine.org AOSpine Europe Gabriella Gazzoli Stettbachstrasse 6 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland Phone: +41 44 200 24 14 Fax: +41 44 200 24 12 Email: ggazzoli@aospine.org www.aospine.org Course information Registration fee AOSpine member (10% discount) CHF 900 AOSpine non-member CHF 1000 AOSpine Membership starts at CHF 100 Included in registration fee Lunch on Friday, coffee breaks, course dinner, AOSpine certificate and CME certificate. Accompanying persons For accompanying persons, a fee of 50CHF will be charged for the course dinner. Cancellation Cancellation will be charged as follows: No refund for cancellations within 14 days before the event. Extra Benefit Non AOSpine members receive 1 year's free subscription to AOSpine Membership AOSpine members received 1 year's free extension of their existing membership package. Registration Online under http://amts1206.aospine.org 24 seats will be available. Payment By bank transfer only. You will receive an invoice after registration. Please note that your registration is not confirmed and your place not guaranteed until your payment for the registration is verified/received. No insurance The course organization does not take out insurance to cover participants against cancellation of course, accidents, or other risks. Intellectual property Course materials, presentations, and case studies are the intellectual property of the course faculty. Recording, photographing, or copying of lectures, practical exercises, or any course materials is absolutely forbidden. Copyright 2011 by AOSpine International, all rights reserved. Check hazards and legal restrictions on www.aospine.org/disclaimers.aspx
10 AOSpine Principles Course, June 7 8, 2012, Lucerne, Switzerland Course venue Luzerner Kantonsspital 6000 Luzern 16, Switzerland Phone: +41 41 228 82 00 Fax: +41 41 228 82 30 Email: info@amts.ch www.amts.ch How to get there The Cantonal Hospital Lucerne lies on the north-western periphery of the city centre of Lucerne. Directions from the city centre: Coming from downtown (train station, lake, old town), you can reach the AMTS either by crossing the Lake Bridge («Seebrücke») and then following the directions «Zürichstrasse», «Schlossberg», «Spitalstrasse» or by passing through «Pilatusstrasse», «Baselstrasse», «Kreuzstutz», «Spitalstrasse». Directions from the highway A2: From the highway A2, take the exits «Emmen Süd» or «Luzern Zentrum». Then, follow the signs «Spital» (hospital). By public transport: Take the buses no. 18 or 19 from the train station of Lucerne (bus stop «Kantonsspital»). Bus schedule: Train schedule: www.vbl.ch www.sbb.ch
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