The International Course on Spinal Tumors, endorsed by The World Spine Society and will focus on current treatment methodology, new and emerging technologies and controversies in spinal tumor care management. An internationally recognized faculty has been assembled to present up to date management of primary and metastatic spinal tumors.
Challenges in diagnosis and treatment of spine tumors will be discussed. There will be didactic lectures, panel discussions and participants will be encouraged to bring cases for multidisciplinary management discussion.

Course Objectives

• Understand current diagnosis and treatment of spinal tumors.
• Assess indications of operative and non-operative treatment of primary and metastasic spinal tumors.
• Evaluate complications from spinal tumor surgery.
• Identify and discuss radiation therapy for spinal tumors.
• Discuss best options for management of spinal metastasic tumors.
• Consider vertebral augmentation for spinal tumors.

Target audience

The course will have value for spine surgeons, orthopeadic surgeons, neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, neuro-oncologists, medical oncologists, physicians, fellows, and residents.
We look forward to your active participation in this stimulating course. Thank you for joining us.

Hani Mhaidli MD, PhD.
Course Chairman.