The New Spinal Frontiers Resident Course

Welcome to the Spinal Frontiers Resident Course in Spine Surgery, designed to equip
Neurosurgical and Trauma / Orthopedic residents with essential knowledge and skills for the
critical early stages of their career. The course is structured into 8 modules over 2 years,
designed to progressively build competence and confidence in core Spine Surgery skills.

By the end of the program, residents will be well-equipped to make
informed surgical decisions, perform various spine procedures
confidently, and contribute effectively to multidisciplinary surgical
teams.

Course Info

Eight modules delivered over two years. Each module includes a group theory session on the
afternoon before a full day of hands on training. Modules are scheduled approximately every
three months and build progressively.

Format:

Module I: Thoracic, Lumbar, and Pelvic Instrumentation and Navigation: Foundational
anatomy and landmarks for safe screw preparation and insertion at spinal and pelvic levels,
with introduction to navigation setup and use.

Module II: Open and Microsurgical Lumbar Decompression Techniques: Principles of
exposure and decompression from open to microscope assisted techniques, with attention to
dura handling, closure, and complication avoidance.

Module III: Posterior Instrumented Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Overview of posterior lumbar
interbody fusion and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion, including planning, neural
protection, discectomy, cage placement, and fusion principles.

Module IV: Anterior and Lateral Lumbar Spine Access and Instrumentation: Approaches for
anterior and lateral access to the lumbar spine, exposure at L5 and S1 and L3 to L5, device
placement, and key risk recognition including vascular considerations.

Module V: Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery: Core techniques including anterior cervical
discectomy and fusion, corpectomy, and cervical disc arthroplasty, with focus on safe
dissection, protection of vital structures, and device implantation.

Module VI: Posterior Cervical Spine Surgery: Decompression and fusion techniques with
instrumentation options, navigation support, and postoperative pathways for safe and
effective cervical care.

Module VII: Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Principles and practice of endoscopic discectomy and
foraminotomy, imaging guided workflow, instrumentation setup, and integration of minimally
invasive concepts.

Module VIII: Scoliosis Surgery: Assessment and corrective strategies for scoliotic deformity
with posterior instrumentation, multidisciplinary planning, and complication management.

Booking and Pricing Structure

Pricing:

First year: Foundation – 4 Modules: 800 Euros + VAT

Includes participation in four modules across one year, each with a group theory session on the afternoon before a full day of hands on training and a hosted networking evening.

Booking:
Space is limited to 20 participants on a “first come – first serve” basis.
to register, please click here

Blackwell Legacy:

The Legacy That Inspires Our Future
Elizabeth Blackwell, born in 1821 in Bristol, England, shattered one of the most formidable
barriers of her time. Against a tide of societal resistance, she became the first woman to
earn a medical degree in the United States. Her journey—from rejection and ridicule to
recognition and reform — was not simply a personal triumph, but a turning point for
inclusive access to healthcare education.
After earning her degree in 1849, Dr. Blackwell co-founded the New York Infirmary for
Women and Children, serving the underserved while also training the next generation of
women physicians—at a time when few dared to imagine such a future. Her vision only grew
bolder. In 1874, she helped establish the London School of Medicine for Women, ensuring
women could receive the same rigorous training as men. She opened doors not just for
women, but for all who were marginalized by race, gender, or circumstance.
Elizabeth Blackwell did more than challenge convention—she redefined who could belong in
medicine, recognising that talent was universal, but opportunity to learn and acquire skills
was not. Motivation, ability and talent – not background – should determine access to
education and opportunity.
With a vision far beyond her own career, Blackwell co-founded hospitals and built medical
schools equalising the opportunity to train, to lead, and to serve communities, proving that
quality of education ultimately leads to better care for those who need it most.

COURSE REGISTRATION
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Delegate Terms and Conditions

Cancellation Policy: 
Registrations are non refundable
Please be advised that we are unable to assume responsibility for any incurred losses related to travel, accommodation, or other associated expenses.

Apart from the above, participants shall not be entitled to any refund or compensation should political or economic circumstances or a case of “force majeure” outside of the control of NSpine prevent the event from being held, limit its size or modify its nature. NSpine reserves the right of admission.

Terms and Conditions: 
Tickets are transferable at the discretion of NSpine – please contact info@nspine.com. NSpine cannot guarantee availability of presence of advertised faculty. Any alterations to the faculty or program do not constitute grounds for a refund.

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About Nspine

Spine Education since 2013: NSpine is an entirely independent company exclusively focused on spine health care education. Since the inaugural conference in 2013, NSpine has grown exponentially and now features annual, highly respected meetings which traditionally attract over 500 attendees from across the globe.

Clinical Problem Solving and Emerging Tech: The focus of NSpine meetings is on clinical problem solving, decision-making and forwarding surgical techniques and technology. With this in mind the meetings are crafted to meet the demands of working surgeons

Advanced Cadaveric and Live Tissue Training: NSpine has a tradition of offering highest quality hands-on cadaveric training courses. This has now been expanded to include training at the world renowned IRCAD institute in Strasbourg France through the NSpine combined cadaveric and live tissue training series.

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