NSpine Cadaveric Training Course 2025: Master the Art of Spine Surgery in Cape Town

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October 31 – November 1, 2025 | Cape Town, South Africa

Event Overview

NSpine will host its premier Cadaveric Training Course from October 31 – November 1, 2025, at the Sunskill Laboratory, located in the Biomedical Research Institute at Stellenbosch University, Cape Town. This intensive hands-on training experience is tailored for practicing spinal surgeons eager to refine their skills in endoscopic, cervical, and anterior/lateral lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF/XLIF) procedures.

Set in a world-class facility equipped with the latest surgical simulation technologies, the course is designed to meet the training needs of working surgeons through focused cadaveric dissection, rotating expert faculty, and comprehensive theoretical support.

Key Objectives

  • Perform posterior and anterior approaches to the subaxial cervical spine
  • Master technical steps of ALIF/XLIF procedures and endoscopic foraminotomy
  • Practice anterior decompression techniques, including discectomy and vertebrectomy
  • Conduct anterior and posterior reconstructive procedures (e.g., ACDF, TDR, screw fixation)
  • Gain detailed anatomical knowledge of spinal vascular, visceral, and neural structures

Program Highlights

This high-impact two-day course includes:

Hands-On Cadaveric Labs

  • Full-day dissection workshops across multiple stations
  • Maximum 3 delegates per station with rotating faculty for personalized training

Expert Instruction

  • Faculty comprised of top-tier local and international spine surgery educators
  • Training complexity scaled to each delegate’s experience level

Comprehensive Learning Materials

  • Pre-course access to a curated lecture series via eccElearning
  • Interactive case discussions and real-time clinical decision-making

Cutting-Edge Facility

  • Held at the Sunskill Laboratory, a multimillion-rand training center featuring surgical microscopes, image-guided navigation, C-arms, O-arm, AR systems, and more

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

  • Spine surgeons seeking advanced cadaveric and endoscopic training
  • Orthopaedic and neurosurgeons with a focus on minimally invasive techniques
  • Specialists aiming to expand their skills in cervical and lumbar reconstruction
  • Surgeons preparing for complex real-world operative scenarios

Why Participate

By attending this NSpine course, delegates will:

  • Work in small-group settings for maximum exposure and feedback
  • Learn from globally respected faculty in a state-of-the-art environment
  • Improve operative performance and surgical confidence
  • Join a global network of spine surgery professionals dedicated to clinical excellence

Registration is now open!

Visit the NSpine Cadaveric Training Course Registration Page for full program details, accommodation information, and cancellation policy.

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