Hand-On Spine Surgery Course I Pre-Congress Workshop World Spine XI

Spine 4 Students 2026 Infoflyer

An intensive two-day cadaver-based spine surgery training designed to provide true operative experience under realistic conditions.

Core focus: High-quality cadaver dissection

  • Training on anatomical specimens prepared using the Fix for Life® method
  • Preserved natural tissue texture and anatomical realism
  • Authentic tactile feedback comparable to live surgery
  • Clear intraoperative anatomical orientation

 

Structured hands-on setup

  • 18 fully equipped dissection stations
  • 3 participants per specimen
  • Close supervision by experienced spine neurosurgeons

 

Surgical spectrum

  • Open cervical, thoracic, lumbar and lumbosacral approaches
  • Minimally invasive techniques (XLIF, TLIF)
  • Endoscopic procedures (full-endoscopic and tubular approaches)

 

Participants gain:

  • Real dissection experience
  • Improved anatomical confidence
  • Refined surgical workflow
  • Direct technical exchange with international experts

 

This course is centered on cadaver-based surgical training — providing realistic anatomy, controlled learning, and operative precision.

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Hands-On Spine Surgery Course | 11th Worldspine

Location

Hörsaalgeb. 35
Anatomie, Geb. 61

 

Course Highlights

  • Guided Cadaver Lab: Practice fusion techniques, decompression procedures, and
    minimally invasive endoscopic approaches on body donors under the supervision of
    renowned spine surgeons.
  • Focused lectures, interactive case discussions, and practial demonstrations covering
    spinal anatomy, degenerative and traumatic pathologies, imaging-based diagnostics,
    and modern surgical techniques.
  • Designed to support motivated students at the beginning of their academic and clinical
    journey by bridging the gap between knowledge and real surgical practice.

Additional Benefit

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive complimentary attendance at World Spine 11 (September 10–12, 2026 in Homburg, Saarland, Germany), an international meeting bringing together experts and innovators in modern spinal surgery, with lectures and case-based discussions.

Application Requirements

To apply for the Spine 4 Students program, please submit the following documents as PDF fi les via email to neurosurgery.education☞ Bitte fügen Sie an dieser Stelle ein @ ein ☜uks☞ Bitte fügen Sie an dieser Stelle einen Punkt ein ☜eu
 

  • Motivation Letter (describing your interest in spine surgery and your reasons for applying)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Current Certificate of Enrollment

The extended application deadline is March 31, 2026. You will receive notification of your acceptance by May 1, 2026.
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Please note that if your application is accepted, a participation fee of €50 is required for the student course. Participants are responsible for organizing and fi nancing their own travel and accommodation. Join us in shaping the future of spine surgery through learning, discovery, and international collaboration. We warmly invite motivated students to apply for one of the 20 exclusive positions and take part in this exceptional educational experience.

More Information

www.worldspine11.de

Preliminary program: 9th September, 2026: Spine 4 Students

14:00 - 15:00

Welcome and Opening: Spine 4 Students Program Introduction/Lectures

15:00 - 18:00

Session 1 Minimally invasive techniques: Endoscopic foraminotomy and discectomy. Session 2 Spinal fusion techniques: Placement of pedicle screws. Session 3 Spinal decompression techniques: Open lumbar laminectomy. Closing Ceremony Spine 4 Students

18:00

Grand opening of World Spine 11

20:00

Get together!

10th September, 2026: Day 1 - World Spine 11

11th September, 2026: Day 2 - World Spine 11

12th September, 2026: Day 3 - World Spine 11

14 bis 18 Uhr