AOSpine Newsletter
Welcome to our tenth newsletter. In this issue, we bring the most important news of the trimester that just passed and disclosure our main events and courses to the next trimester.
New Research Book
The new release is Education in Research: From Measurement to interpretation—Surgical Biostatistic. The process of investigation is an essential element for the generation, palliation and renewal of diagnostic and preventive tools and for the timely treatment of patients. This is the reason why AOSpine Latin America launched a new book about Education in Research: FROM MEASUREMENT TO INTERPRETATION—SURGICAL BIOSTATISTIC. This book addresses the basic principles of statistics applied to the health specialist from the viewpoint of researchers in different areas of knowledge. Read more »
Best paper of GSC
The third edition of our Regional Courses took place at the WTC Convention Center in Sao Paulo from June 7th to 9th, 2018. Some of the world’s leading spine experts shared their knowledge and experience in a comprehensive and highly interactive event. The event had 216 participants enrolled and the hosting of renowned and outstanding Faculty members.
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AOSLA Board Elections
During the last months, several Latin America countries held successful elections for their AOSpine councils. The active member casted their vote for each open position. There was 15 positions opened in seven countries. The newly elected members have been approved by the NOMCOM and will start their term in October 2018. Read more »
The AOSpine Online Course: “How does one Interpret Evidence?” was developed by dedicated and experienced professionals to demonstrate indispensable tools and concepts about biostatistics. Read more »
Livestream
The hospital based simulation-training course is a great opportunity to practice and improve skills. In last July, we had our AOSpine Advanced Course—Minimally invasive tubular surgery complications, in Mendoza (AR). The participant could practice and improve specific surgery skills in a 7h course that covered tubular discectomy, unilateral tubular decompression and over the top, TLIF and dural repair. Read more »
AOSpine Lain America Fellowship Program is an opportunity to have an additional experience in surgical techniques for fully trained orthopaedic and neurosurgeons interested in spine surgery. The Fellow is trained to learn the principles, designations, planning, techniques, and complications.

You can choose among three fellowships modalities ranging from 3 days to 1 year. Fellowships are restricted to AOSpine members only. For further information, click here. Apply now »
André Arruda (BR) is the winner of the 2018 Master’s Degree Program in Health Sciences Scholarship. The Master’s Degree Program in Health Sciences scholarship is offered by AOSpine Latin America in partnership with the University of Caxias do Sul, Brazil.
“AOSpine, by supporting the UCS Master's Degree program, consolidates its institutional differential by effectively incentive in the formal and practical development of surgical research in spine. As an AOSpine member, I’ve attended several training courses in scientific methodology. Moreover, I’ve also got to know and collaborated with projects developed and supported by AOSpine with different mentors.
Now, throughout a formal education program, I hope to improve my personal research skills. As well as develop basic-science projects in Spine Surgery of spinal cord trauma and regenerative medicine. Of course with the support of Prof. Dr. Asdrubal Falavigna and participants of the Master’s Degree Program in Health Sciences offered by the University of Caxias do Sul (BR). My final goal is to publish content with applicable results and technologies that offer a better treatment opportunity for patients. In addition, I want to disseminate this research incentive and scientific production at the Spine Center in which I am part of in Belo Horizonte – the Lifecenter Orthopedic Hospital”, said Arruda.
Educational Activities
17 Ago Seminario Avanzado AOSpine Trans-Curso Internacional de manejo de patologías frecuentes en columna vertebral —Trauma Cartagena
18 Ago Seminário de Princípios AOSpine Hospital Based—Trauma Salvador
21 Ago Seminario Avanzado AOSpine Precongreso AANC—Actualización
en patología metastásica y degenerativa de columna
Córdoba
22-23 Ago AOSpine Latin America Advanced Level Specimen Course— Minimally invasive surgery Palm Beach
24-25 Ago AOSpine Latin America Advanced Level Specimen Course— Deformities Palm Beach
24 Ago Seminario Avanzado AOSpine Trans-simposio Internacional de Columna de la ACNCx—Complicaciones Santa Martha
25 Ago Seminario de Principios AOSpine Hospital Based—Trauma cervical Bogota
28 Ago Webinar Avanzado AOSpine—Espondilolistesis en la infancia Online
07-08 Sep Seminario Avanzado AOSpine Centroamérica & Caribe—Patologías degenerativa y tumoral Santo Domingo
09 Sep /
27 Oct
Curso Online AOSpine—Acceso a la información:Cómo se
Interpreta la Evidencia
Online
14-15 Sep Seminario Avanzado AOSpine—Deformidades Caracas
14-15 Sep Curso Avanzado AOSpine Cirugía en Vivo—Tips de cirugía MIS
de columna lumbar
Barranquilla
15 Sep Curso Online Avanzado AOSpine—Módulo V Online
15 Sep Seminario de Principios AOSpine Hospital Based—Trauma Cartagena
29 Sep Seminario de Principios AOSpine Hospital Based—Deformidades Buenos Aires
05-06 Oct Seminario Avanzado AOSpine—Complicaciones en cirugia de columna Panama
06 Oct Seminario de Principios AOSpine Hospital Based—Trauma Bogota
09 Oct Webinar Avanzado AOSpine—Hernia de disco lumbar Online
20 Oct Seminário de Princípios AOSpine Hospital Based—Deformidades Brasilia
25 Oct Seminario Avanzado Transcongreso FEMECOT—Columna traumática Mérida
10 Nov Seminario Avanzado AOSpine Transcongreso CLAN—
Patología traumática de la columna vertebral
Santa Cruz
de la Sierra
10 Nov Curso Online Avanzado AOSpine—Módulo VI Online
Regional Courses 2019
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