Resident Curriculum 2026: Instrumentation of the thoracic and lumbar spine

12.05.2026
12.05.2026
17:00
19:30

This Wetlab course builds on the skills acquired in the preceding Drylab, enabling participants to apply and expand their instrumentation techniques in a real anatomical setting. Designed for orthopedic residents preparing for the board examination, it emphasizes realistic surgical conditions, anatomical variation, and the tactile precision required for safe and effective spinal fixation. In collaboration with our industry partner Medacta, participants will perform instrumentation of the thoracic and lumbar spine on real specimens, using original implants and instruments to refine their understanding of screw trajectories, rod contouring, and spinal alignment techniques, while gaining confidence through expert guidance and feedback.

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 – 19:30: Hands-on Training

    19:30: 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
    • This Wetlab requires the participation in the related Drylab
    • 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 390.- for residents from a Zurich hospital
    • CHF 780.- for residents from a hospital outside of the Canton of Zurich

Course supporters

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