Welcome to the 2016 Global Spine Congress (GSC) and the World Forum for Spine Research (WFSR) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. These events mark the 5th annual meeting for AOSpine, and showcase the very latest approaches to spine care. For the first time in history, the Global Spine Congress takes place alongside the World Forum for Spine Research, enabling an even larger number of participants to create an individualized program across both events.
The GSC is not only the most important academic annual meeting of the nearly 30,000 AOSpine members and associates internationally; it is also one of the biggest gatherings for thousands of spine surgeons from all over the world. The event provides an outstanding forum to exchange ideas, network with fellow spine professionals, learn about the latest research, techniques, and technologies in spine surgery, as well as new approaches to spine treatment and intervertebral disc biologics for all spinal pathologies. The Global Spine Congress is unique in its approach to sharing knowledge and developing new approaches to the treatment of spinal disorders in order to help advance spine care.
The WFSR is based upon the unique concept of a multidisciplinary meeting with a clear focus on one key topic. In 2016, the emphasis will lie on showcasing spine basic science and clinical research focused on the Spine and Intervertebral Disc—Biologics.
The WFSR has established itself at the forefront of international spine care research during the past years through its commitment towards supporting researchers in developing and promoting scientific innovation, collaboration, and contribution in fields related to Intervertebral Disc Degeneration. The 2016 edition in Dubai will continue to offer a unique global platform with a stimulating and focused environment for vibrant discussions, knowledge sharing, thought leadership, and new friendships for clinicians, scientist, researchers, and engineers through invited lectures as well as podium and poster presentations. Renowned international faculty will lecture on the rapid advance in basic, translational, and clinical research in this area.
As a supplement to the Global Spine Journal, this book contains 600 carefully selected abstracts in the following areas:
Degenerative cervical
Degenerative lumbar
Deformity—thoracolumbar (Adult)
Deformity—thoracolumbar (Adolescent)
Deformity—cervical
Trauma—cervical
Trauma—thoracolumbar
Trauma—other
Tumors
Arthroplasty—cervical
Arthroplasty—lumbar
Diagnostics clinical
Diagnostics nonclinical
Imaging
Minimally invasive spine surgery
Surgical complications
Epidemiology
Infections
Medical economics
Nonoperative clinical treatments
Spine biologics, bone—clinical
Spine biologics, bone—nonclinical
Spine biologics, other—clinical
Spine biologics, other—nonclinical
Disc biologics—clinical
Disc biologics—nonclinical
Disc degeneration—clinical
Disc degeneration—nonclinical
Back/neck pain—clinical
Back/neck pain—nonclinical
Basic Science—other
Biomechanics—other
Novel technologies—clinical
Novel technologies—nonclinical
Navigation—clinical
Navigation—nonclinical
We are delighted to welcome the following international spine societies, who will be supporting the 2016 Global Spine Congress and the World Forum for Spine Research:
Africa Spine
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Cervical Spine Research Society
Pan Arab Spine Society
Egyptian Orthopaedic Association
Egyptian Spine Association
Emirates Orthopaedic Society
European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
EUROSPINE
Iran Spine Surgeon's Society
Kuwait Spine Society
Neurosurgical Society of Iran
North American Spine Society
Pan Arab Orthopaedic Association
Scoliosis Research Society
We are convinced that the oral presentations, symposia, and poster presentations will encourage lively discussions among participants and generate new ideas to help advance spine care. We hope you find it a valuable and rewarding experience.
Global Spine Congress
Jeffrey C. Wang, Congress Chair
K. Daniel Riew, Congress Co-Chair
Mike Grevitt, Congress Co-Chair
Ziya Gokaslan, Scientific Co-Chair
Lawrence Lenke, Scientific Co-Chair
World Forum for Spine Research
Keita Ito, Co-Chair
Shanmuganthan Rajasekaran, Co-Chair
Tim Yoon, Scientific Chair