AO Spine Course - Advanced MISS Techniques (With Human Anatomical Specimens) - (May 09 - 10, 2026)

AO Spine Course - Advanced MISS Techniques (With Human Anatomical Specimens) is organized by AO Foundation, AOSpine and will be held from May 09 - 10, 2026 at Gonville Hotel, The Cambridge Surgical Training Centre, Cambridge, England, United Kingdom.

Description:
This 2-day course is designed to develop surgical skills in minimally invasive surgery techniques. Participants have the opportunity to share their experiences with colleagues and leading regional experts to gain the best possible understanding of minimally invasive spine surgery.

Goal:
This course covers advanced techniques of minimally invasive spine surgery, focusing on MIS TLIF, LLIF, and ALIF procedures. It provides advanced training by giving an overview of evidence-based, state-of-the-art management strategies, active learning through case-based discussions, as well as practical exercises with expert faculty.

Objectives:
At the end of this course, participants will be able to: 

• Identify the different types of approaches that can be performed in minimally invasive surgery 
• Recognize the anatomical structures must be identified before and intraoperatively 
• Differentiate approaches for performing direct and indirect decompression 
• Diagnose the patient's problem by correlating clinical findings with imaging and workup 
• Recognize appropriate indications based on the patient's clinical picture and images, and the surgeon’s MISS skills and experience 
• Select the appropriate MISS procedure for the pathology and indication, and recognize when MISS is not the appropriate option 
• Correctly configure the technology, operating room and equipment for the procedure. 
• Perform MISS fusion procedures (TLIF, LLIF, and ALIF) and apply strategies to optimize arthrodesis