Resident Curriculum 2026: Instrumentation of the thoracic and lumbar spine

05.05.2026
05.05.2026
17:00
19:00

This course provides a comprehensive, practice-oriented introduction to the instrumentation of the thoracic and lumbar spine, specifically designed for orthopedic residents preparing for the board examination. Participants will deepen their understanding of spinal anatomy, surgical indications, and fixation principles while practicing safe screw placement, rod assembly, and alignment techniques. In collaboration with our industry partner Medacta, they will train on spine models using original instruments and implants, refining their precision and intraoperative decision-making under expert supervision.

To support the preparation, participants receive access to the Augmedi E-Learning platform upon registration. Featuring photorealistic 3D anatomy models and an AI-powered learning engine, the platform enables them to strengthen their anatomical understanding and monitor their individual progress ahead of the hands-on training sessions.

  • Program

    16:45 – 17:00: Arrival & Registration

    17:00 – 17:15: Theoretical introduction

    17:15 – 19:00: Hands-on Training

    19:00: End of Course

     

    Course Program 2026

  • Instructors

    Prof. Dr. med. Mazda Farshad | Balgrist University Hospital

    PD Dr. med. José Spirig | Balgrist University Hospital

    PD Dr. med. univ. Christoph Laux | Balgrist University Hospital

    PD Dr. med. univ. Florian Wanivenhaus | Balgrist University Hospital

  • Conditions
    • Orthopedic resident at a Swiss hospital
    • Course fees must be paid before the start of the course
  • Certification

    2 CME credits accredited by the Swiss Society of Orthopeadics and Traumatology (swiss orthopeadics)

  • Course fee
    • CHF 140.- for residents from a Zurich hospital
    • CHF 280.- for residents from a hospital outside of the Canton of Zurich

Course supporters

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