Cadaveric instructional Course Posterior Spinal Instrumentation (Occiput to Pelvis)

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1 Application Form Cadaveric instructional Course Posterior Spinal Instrumentation (Occiput to Pelvis) April 2016 Newcastle Surgical Training Centre delivers over 150 advanced training courses from regional, national and international surgeons representing multi specialties. Collaboration with national and international faculty drives a greater understanding of surgical techniques delivering improved patient care.

2 About the centre At the Newcastle Surgical Training Centre we are committed to giving you the best possible opportunities in education and training by offering a wide range of multidisciplinary courses to meet your every need. Our highly professional clinicians are here to train and support you every step of the way. Combining didactic teaching and practical procedures with leading edge technology, we offer first rate cadaveric training and continuing professional development in a purpose built facility. We also carry out pioneering research into new techniques and ensuring that you receive the very best surgical training available in the UK, both for today and in the future. The Newcastle Surgical Training Centre is led by the co-directorship of Professor Alan Horgan and Professor David Deehan. The centre delivers over 150 advanced training courses from regional, national and international surgeons representing multi specialties. Collaboration with national and international faculty drives a greater understanding of surgical techniques delivering improved patient care. FACULTY Mr Justin Nissen Consultant Neurosurgeon Mr James Allibone Consultant Neurosurgeon The National Hospital, London Mr Chris Barratt Consultant Neurosurgeon Southern General, Glasgow Mr David Fender Consultant Spine Surgeon Mr John Andrews Consultant Spine Surgeon Mr Alistair Irwin Consultant Spine Surgeon Further information For full details and registration information visit Or contact: Lorraine Waugh Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne Tel: (+44) lorraine.waugh@nuth.nhs.uk Newcastle Surgical Training Centre

3 Course overview This course is designed to maximize the provision of knowledge of the surgical anatomy of the spine for exposure, posterior operative techniques and instrumentation of the spine, from occiput to sacrum and pelvis. This will be delivered by an expert faculty of Neurosurgeons and Orthopaedic Spine surgeons with experience of cadaveric spine courses. Each anatomical area/technique will be taught in a brief lecture, to be followed by a practical session in the lab. We will have a maximum of 4 delegates per cadaver and 1 member of faculty per cadaver. Radiographers will be present to screen with image intensifiers. Aims and Objectives To learn about posterior spinal surgical anatomy Special features of the course Intensive two-day course High faculty-to-participant ratio Number of attendees limited Interactive classroom and cadaver instruction with videos All catering provided throughout the day and all refreshments include Course certificates provided TARGET AUDIENCE: Trainees in Neurosurgery attending the SBNS conference ST4-8 CPD PENDING To learn about posterior exposure of the spine To learn about surgical landmarks for placement of instrumentation To place instrumentation into the occiput, C1 lateral masses, C2 Pedicles, c3-6 lateral masses, C7 pedicles, T1-S1 pedicle screw placement, and pelvic fixation. To learn about additional techniques such as spinal osteotomy. Newcastle Surgical Training Centre

4 DAY ONE THORACLUMBAR SPINE Course Registration Lecture 10: Welcome and Course Objectives Lecture Justin Nissen 10: Anatomy and Surgical Approaches Lecture John Andrews 10: Instrumentation T4 to S1 Lecture 10: PRACTICAL 1 David Fender Approaches and pedicle screw instrumentation 12: LUNCH AND CASES Lecture 13: Fixation to Sacrum and Pelvis Lecture 13: Advanced Techniques Lecture Osteotomy David Fender TLIF John Andrews Posterior Vertebrectomy Alistair Irwin 14: PRACTICAL 2 Alistair Irwin Sacrum and pelvic instrumentation, PSO, TLIF and Posterior vertebrectomy Sacrum and pelvic instrumentation, PSO, TLIF and Posterior Vertebrectomy 17:00 CLOSE Lecture 20:00 Course Dinner Justin Nissen

5 DAY TWO CERVICAL SPINE Depart hotel 08: Refreshments on Arrival 09: Anatomy and Surgical approaches Lecture Justin Nissen 09: Lateral Mass Screw techniques Lecture Chris Barratt 09: PRACTICAL 3 Approaches and Lateral Mass Screws Approaches and Lateral Mass Screws LUNCH AND CASES Lecture 13: Fixation Techniques Occiput to C2 Lecture James Allibone 13: Cervical Pedicle Screw Insertion and Cervico Thoracic Fixation 14: PRACTICAL 4 Occiput to C2 Instrumentation C7 to T3 instrumentation Lecture James Allibone Close and Feedback Lecture Justin Nissen

6 Application Form Date: April 2016 Course title: Cadaveric Instructional Course Posterior Spinal Instrumentation (Occiput to Pelvis) Course fee 250 Your details Surname: Title: (Mr / Mrs / Miss / Ms ) Forenames: Job Title: GRADE: Hospital Name : Postcode: Mobile Telephone: Further details Please state any special dietary requirements: Please state to whom invoices should be addressed, if no alternative contact is given, all invoices will be directed to the applicant Declaration Signed: Date: Please note: The course fee will include: lunch and refreshments. Payment can be made via BACS (automatic bank transfer) by Credit Card, or by cheque payable to Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust. Full details and registration information at Please note payment is due at registration to secure your place. Attendance on the course is conditional upon advance payment being received. Refunds cannot be given in the event of your cancellation within two weeks of the course date. The NSTC cannot accept liability for costs incurred in the event of a course having to be cancelled as a result of circumstances beyond its reasonable control. There is an administration charge of 10% (or 50, whichever is greater) of the total course fee. However, within four weeks prior to the start date of the course, the total course fee will be charged unless in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the NSTC. While we make every effort to run courses as advertised, we reserve the right to change the timetable and/or the teaching staff without prior notice and to cancel any courses without liability (in which case there will be a full refund of course fees to participant). Note that any consequential losses (e.g. travel or accommodation costs) incurred in such cases remain the responsibility of the booker, and consideration should be made to taking out appropriate travel insurance for any non-refundable costs.