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Keeping the community connected through news, research, and education.
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Newsletter
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May 2021 — Issue 21
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Latin America Online Summit
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The first online summit will take place on August 20-21,2021. During this 1.5-day virtual experience, participants will discuss emerging concepts and techniques in degenerative spine surgery. An intuitive platform will feature a variety of networking tools, allowing the connection with peers. It is an opportunity for our members to engage directly with our speakers – many who are experts and thought leaders in their fields.
Save the date. Registration will be open soon.
During the event, we will hold abstract presentations, which will be a great opportunity to highlight the scientific production that are being carried out in different countries in the region. The best 15 selected abstracts will be presented during our meeting and all submitted and approved abstracts will be available as e-posters. Submit your abstract › You can submit your abstract until June 20th.
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New podcast series
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The Spine Masters podcast series will share some stories about renowned spine surgeons from Latin America. The biweekly episodes are a chance to learn (in a fun and intriguing way) their stories. According to Michael Dittmar, AO Spine Latin America Community Development officer, the podcast will share what motivations, experiences and connections led our great surgeons to be the renowned doctors they were and are today.
Listen to the Spine Masters Podcast and learn more about our colleagues and teachers that shaped and keep building the history of spine surgery in Latin America. Some episodes will be in Portuguese and others in Spanish.
Stay tuned!
Listen on Spotify ›
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EPISODE 1 (PORTUGUESE)
Waldemar de Carvalho Pinto
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EPISODE 2 (SPANISH)
Eduardo Luque
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In this first episode, Robert Meves (BR) and Alberto Gotfryd (BR) talked about Waldemar de Carvalho Pinto (BR), pioneer of spine surgery in Brazil, and his legacy to the country and to other countries in the region.
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Find out more about Dr. Eduardo Luque (BR) in this interview made by Michael Dittmar (MX) with Martin Tejeda (MX) and Victor Sandoval (MX), who became one of his nearest collaborators.
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EPISODE 3 (SPANISH)
Waldemar de Carvalho Pinto
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EPISODE 4 (PORTUGUESE)
Luiz Vialle
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Michael Dittmar (MX) interviewed Jayme Moyano (EC) and Horacio Sarramea (AR) about their learning experience with Waldemar de Carvalho Pinto (BR). |
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Luiz Gustavo da Rocha (BR) interviewed Luiz Vialle (BR) about his journey as a spine surgeon and his participation in the history of AO Spine. |
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Also available on the following platforms:
Anchor
Breaker
Google Podcasts
Pocket Casts
Radio Public
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New board member in Latin America
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During the last weeks, we successfully run the elections for the AO Spine Latin America Board. The council members and delegates of the region with active membership casted anonymously their vote. The opened position was Research Officer, held by Dr. Marcelo Valacco.
Meet the elected: Nelson Astur (BR)
The new officer will occupy the positions for a three years-term, officially starting his duties from July 1, 2021 until June 30, 2024. The entire electoral process was ratified by the nomination committee formed by Asdrubal Falavigna (BR), Luiz Gustavo da Rocha (BR), and Marcelo Valacco (AR). The process was held according to the criteria and requirement of the AO Spine Template of Governance.
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Applications for the 2022 Fellowship Program are open
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From May 1st to August 31, 2021 the AO Spine members from Latin America can apply for a short-term fellowship [1 to 6 months] in one of our 16 spine centers in the region and over 80 more around the world. This training is aimed at surgeons with more than one year of experience in spine surgery who wish to improve specific techniques or further their knowledge of spine pathologies. It is required to have been an AO Spine member for at least three years prior to the date of application and to have a specialization in orthopedic surgery or neurosurgery. More information ›
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GSC preliminary program available online
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The preliminary program for the hybrid edition of the Global Spine Congress (GSC) 2021 is now available online. GSC 2021 will be held from November 3-6, in Paris, France.
This year's program will deep dive into topics on AI, Robotics, Endoscopy and Virtual Reality, led by international leading spine experts. For a full list of activities and sessions offered, visit the official GSC website.
If you haven't yet registered, make sure to do so soon. Remember, it pays to be an AO Spine member. Members receive a $150 (USD) discount on GSC registration fees which is greater than the cost of membership. Sign up for membership today. Additional discounts also apply for medical or research students, residents, fellows and participants from low-income countries.
Register today ›
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Join the AO virtual environment!
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The virtual environment supports your learning experience with engaging and easy-to-navigate interactive resources. From the lobby, which offers quick links to MyAO and AO Surgery Reference, you can access curated AO publications in our library, catch up with your colleagues in the networking area, and watch past videos, webcasts, AO TV 2020 highlights, and surgical demonstrations.
You can also snap a selfie or make your own AO gif or boomerang to share with your community in the photo booth (#AOvirtual). While you're there, don't forget to take a tour of our AO center headquarters in Davos, and maybe pick up a few health optimization tips at the health and wellness booth. If that wasn't enough, you'll even earn points on our leaderboard as you visit the different areas of the virtual environment, and you'll automatically be entered into a monthly prize-draw. Join now ›
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GSJ new special issue
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The Editors of Global Spine Journal are pleased to announce the release of the newest Special Issue Supplement, “Predictive Analytics & Cost Modeling in Spine Surgery”. This special issue led by Dan Sciubba and was sponsored by AO Spine North America.
The goal of this issue is to address the increasing costs of spinal surgery- and the desire to reduce costs but keep the value of spine care. Sciubba said, “Value is directly related to the technical or clinical benefit provided to the patient, often vaguely described as clinical outcome”.
The issue is divided into two parts. The first portion is devoted to the issue of cost containment and defining value within spine care. The second part of the issue addresses disease and surgery-specific predictive tools for spine surgery patients.
Access the entire issue ›
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| Event Calendar |
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May 21 — August 15, 2021
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May 26, 2021
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Online |
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May 28, 2021
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México D.F |
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May 28, 2021
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Lima |
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May 29, 2021
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Medellín |
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May 29, 2021
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Bogotá |
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June 01, 2021 — December 20, 2022
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Online |
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June 05, 2021
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Quito |
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June 12, 2021
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Montevideo |
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June 19, 2021
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Online |
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June 19, 2021
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João Pessoa |
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June 19, 2021
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Bogotá |
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June 19, 2021
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Lima |
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June 25, 2021
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Online |
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June 25, 2021
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Córdoba |
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June 26, 2021
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Campinas |
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June 30, 2021
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Online |
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July 03, 2021
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Online |
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July 06, 2021
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Santiago |
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July 17, 2021
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Online |
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August 03, 2021
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Online |
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August 14, 2021
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Belo Horizonte |
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© 2021 AO Spine Latin America. All rights reserved. E&OE.
AO Spine Latin America, Av. Silva Jardim 2042 Cj 1505, 80250-200 Curitiba, Brasil
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