On November 18 and 19, the AO Spine Spinal Endoscopy training session was held in Madrid, the main community in spinal column studies. Prof. Dr. Elgeadi, as a specialist in endoscopic techniques, was present with his advanced course in minimally invasive surgery techniques.
What is AO Spine?
AO Spine is the leading international community specializing in spine care education and research, which inspires lifelong learning, thus improving the quality of life of patients. Likewise, it is the main provider of knowledge in spine surgery around the world.
At the moment, The AO Spine community has more than 30,000 members, involving surgeons, researchers and professionals. related to the spine. With the passage of time and great advances in techniques, the community has expanded to promote and support the individual needs of spine surgeons.
AO Spine course where Prof. Dr. Elgeadi participates
The course in which Prof. Dr. Elgeadi participates is focused on spinal surgical techniques on fresh human anatomical specimens and is aimed at both certified spine surgeons with 5 to 10 years of experience as well as surgeons more experienced in classic open surgery techniques and who want to get started in new technologies.
The first block of the course is aimed at most common thoracolumbar approaches in minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS), including surgical treatments such as PLIF, ALIF or TLIF. While the second block of the course is divided into two: one part dedicated to navigation (navigated posterior cervical instrumentation) and another focused on endoscopic surgery (cervical and lumbar discectomy).
Why train in endoscopic spine surgery techniques?
Thanks to advances in spine surgery, over time different minimally invasive spine techniques (MISS) emerged that offer advantageous treatment alternatives in different regions of the spine.
Train in endoscopic spine surgery techniques It is important to know the tricks that facilitate each of these techniques and thus avoid errors and pitfalls in operations. Likewise, training helps to become familiar with technologies such as navigation or endoscopy and allows professionals in the area to stay up to date with new methodologies.
After more than 10 years as a surgeon and traumatologist specialized in spinal endoscopy, the Prof. Dr. Elgeadi became an emblem of advanced spine treatments thanks to its absolute vocation for the world of innovation. The presentations and courses in which he explains his minimally invasive techniques to the entire community are proof of his great knowledge and constant commitment.
