This workshop provides profound theoretical and practical knowledge on endoscopic deherniation/decompression and on endoscopic bony decompression. If desired, endoscopic facet and sacroiliac joint therapy can also be addressed.

• Transforaminal and interlaminar endoscopic access to the spinal canal for the treatment of lumbar disc herniations and foraminal as well as lateral recess stenosis (TESSYS^®, iLESSYS^® Pro and iLESSYS^® Delta systems)
• Application and options of an electromagnetic navigation system (Intracs^® em)
• Upon request: Endoscopic Facet-SI-Discogenic Pain Management facet joint and sacroiliac joint treatment

Target Group

Surgeons from various disciplines, with little or no experience in endoscopic spine therapy/spine surgery and interest in learning the latest techniques in minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery – focus on the lumbar spine.

This workshop is set up for surgeons, pain therapists must meet certain requirements.

Workshop Dates

Course Fees (valid from January 2023)

1.5-day workshop: € 980/ per participant (incl. applicable VAT)

The fee includes workshop materials, refreshments and 1 dinner (as of 1.5 day courses).

1 visitation day at selected reference centers listed on our homepages: € 750 (excl. applicable VAT).

SPECIAL OFFER at ESPINEA^® HEADQUARTERS IN KARLSRUHE:
Combination of 1 day visitation and 1.5-days workshop (Level 1-2 up to 2-3):
€1,680 per participant (excl. applicable VAT)
The visitation will be conducted before the workshop starts on the first day in the morning. The whole offer takes 3 days.

SPECIAL OFFER at ESPINEA^® HEADQUARTERS IN KARLSRUHE:
Combination of 2 days visitation and 1.5-days workshop (Level 1-2 up to 2-3):
€2,350 per participant (excl. applicable VAT)
The visitation will be conducted before the workshop starts on the first day in the morning. The whole offer takes 4 days.

SPECIAL OFFER at ESPINEA^® HEADQUARTERS IN KARLSRUHE:
Combination of 3 days visitation and 1.5-days workshop (Level 1-2 up to 2-3):
€3,000 per participant (excl. applicable VAT)
The visitation will be conducted before the workshop starts on the first day in the morning. The whole offer takes 5 days.

General Information for Workshops

Course Language

International workshops are held in English. For specific groups, courses can be held in the participants‘ mother tongue.

Payment conditions

Payment in advance must be made in full before the course date. An invoice will be sent upon receiving a registration form.

Accommodation

We are happy to give you some hotel recommendations. Please ask when booking for special joimax^® rates (not guaranteed).

Certification

CPD credits will be requested for all ESPINEA^® workshops. Points are announced in the course agenda. If you need any further information please contact us.

General Terms and Conditions

Workshop Registration

Registrations for the ESPINEA^® workshops need to be in writing. Decisions on participation will be based on the order in which registration forms are received. We do not reserve places.

Registration Confirmation

Registration will be confirmed by a separate email and/or a written invoice representing a mutually binding obligation. After receiving the invoice, payment must be submitted no later than 14 days.

Cancellation

If a cancellation occurs 2-4 weeks before the course, a 50% fee is charged. If cancellation occurs less than 1 weeks before the workshop, the full workshop registration fee will be charged. Please note that cancellations must be submitted in writing.

Workshop Format

All workshops contain online theoretical lectures and on-site intense practical training. Access planning and training of surgical techniques as well as handling the instruments and endoscopic orientation are trained on an anatomical specimens, supported by preparative training on saw-bones and simulators.

The workstations are equipped with C-arms, endoscopy towers, and surgical instrumentation by joimax^®. X-ray protection is provided.

There are 2 to 5 workstations per course with a maximum of 4-5 participants per station.