SGS Annual Meeting 2026
27.-28. August 2026 | Luzern
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Schweizerischen Gesellschaft für Spinale Chirurgie
Die Schweizerische Gesellschaft für spinale Chirurgie ist die Plattform und Organisation der schweizerischen spinalen Chirurgen und dient dem informellen Austausch von Erfahrung und Wissen im Bereich der Wirbelsäulenerkrankungen und -verletzungen, der Erarbeitung von Empfehlungen und Richtlinien zur Behandlung, sowie der Förderung der spinalen Chirurgie und Vertretung ihrer Mitglieder. Sie vertritt die Interessen der spinalen Chirurgen sowohl national als auch international.
Platform for Education & Training in Spine Surgery
Definition
Find here the event or fellowship you are looking for.
This open access platform aims to support education and specialization from basic to expert level. This folder is updated continuously. Events may be added to the list in exchange for appropriate promotion of the SGS Annual Meeting. Fellowships can be published free of charge for SGS members; a fee of CHF 200 applies for non-members. Please contact us for further information.
Target groups
- From young surgeons – to experts
- Sub-specialization
Goals
- Facilitate access to courses and workshops based on skills labs
- Inform of options for Observer-ships, short- or long-term fellowships
- For our younger members we are offering special conditions in order to lower the threshold to get involved in spine surgery for young surgeons.
Events
Sektionstage Frühjahr 2026 der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie
26.–27. März 2026
Münster (DE)
AO Spine Webinar: 10 Steps to TLIF (Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion)
14. April 2026
Online (Zoom)
41st Annual Meeting Cervical Spine Research Society Europe (CSRS 2026)
27.–29. Mai 2026
London (UK)
39. Jahrestagung der Deutschsprachigen Medizinischen Gesellschaft für Paraplegiologie (DMGP)
10.-12. Juni 2026
Tübingen/Fellbach (DE)
SYSS Webinar: Pelvic Parameters and use of classification in degenerative lumbar spine diseases
16. Juni 2026
Online (Zoom)
AO Spine Webinar: 10 Steps to ALIF (Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion)
01. September 2026
Online (Zoom)
AO Spine Webinar: 10 Steps to C1/2 Fusion (Atlantoaxial Fusion)
03. November 2026
Online (Zoom)
Fellowships
Dr. Vasilios Papastergiou (sucht ein Fellowship)
Dr. Vasilios Papastergiou ist ein griechischer Neurochirurg, derzeit in Belgien tätig, und sucht ein Fellowship in Wirbelsäulenchirurgie in der Schweiz mit aktiver operativer Beteiligung. Er absolvierte seine Facharztausbildung in Neurochirurgie am PAGNI Hospital in Heraklion, Kreta. Mit dem klaren Ziel, sich weiter auf die Wirbelsäulenchirurgie zu spezialisieren, strebt er eine intensive praktische Weiterbildung unter erfahrenen Wirbelsäulenchirurgen an. Dr. Papastergiou spricht fließend Französisch, Niederländisch und Englisch. Er ist hochmotiviert, anpassungsfähig und bereit, sich vollumfänglich in ein Fellowship-Programm einzubringen. Hinsichtlich der Vergütung zeigt er sich flexibel, sofern eine aktive Teilnahme im Operationssaal gewährleistet ist.
Platform for Spine Research
Definition
Open access platform for spine research projects and scientific strategy development. This folder is updated continuously and will be revised every year.
Target groups
- Research-oriented specialists in the spine
- Early career researchers/ master students
- Scientists from other fields with an interest or focus on the spineli
- Sports and movement scientists, biomechanics, basic researchers, etc.
Goals
- Encourage synergies and scientific involvement
- Launch multicenter projects
- Long-term and short-term research fellowships and internships
How to add your own project?
If you have a research project to add to this list, whether to find a partner or simply for information, please contact office@spinesociety.ch
Smartphone-based assessment of complications & outcome before and after surgery
Interdisciplinary Spine Center, H-OCH Health Ostschweiz, Kantonsspital St.Gallen, University of St.Gallen, St.Gallen, Switzerland
martin.stienen@h-och.ch
Evaluation of complications & outcome after specific types of surgical procedures (LLIF for spine trauma, TLIF with ALL release, Anterior Column Realignment (ACR), use of expandable interbody spacers, anterior vs. posterior thoracolumbar corpectomies, uni- and biportal spinal endoscopy etc.)
Interdisciplinary Spine Center, H-OCH Health Ostschweiz, Kantonsspital St.Gallen, University of St.Gallen, St.Gallen, Switzerland
martin.stienen@h-och.ch
Use of artificial intelligence (AI) for image-generation & decision-making in spine surgery
Interdisciplinary Spine Center, H-OCH Health Ostschweiz, Kantonsspital St.Gallen, University of St.Gallen, St.Gallen, Switzerland
martin.stienen@h-och.ch
Sexual function after ALIF
Orthopädie Sonnenhof
emin.aghayev@lindenhofgruppe.ch
Sexual function in female and male patients after Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF): a prospective, multicentric, controlled study
Fusion rates after ALIF
Orthopädie Sonnenhof
peter.diel@sonnenhof.ch
Radiographic fusion rate and clinical outcome of ALIF and XLIF performed with either rhbmp-2 or ViviGen
PMS of implants
Orthopädie Sonnenhof
lorinbenneker@sonnenhof.ch
Post market surveillance of implants with the combined use of IMPedia and Eurospine’s Spine Tango
Instrumentation with or w/o L5/S1
Orthopädie Sonnenhof
lorinbenneker@sonnenhof.ch
L5/S1 survival rate after primary lumbar instrumentation above L5: an analysis of Spine Tango data
Dens fractures
Orthopädie Sonnenhof
sebastianbigdon@sonnenhof.ch
Dens type II fracture: Comparison of the treatment success between anterior and posterior approach based on Spine Tango data
Posture supporting clothes
Orthopädie Sonnenhof
emin.aghayev@lindenhofgruppe.ch
Evaluation of the benefits of clothing for supporting/improving posture in sagittal imbalance postural insufficiency
Proximal junctional kyphosis
Orthopädie Sonnenhof
emin.aghayev@lindenhofgruppe.ch
Proximal junctional kyphosis: evaluation of possible clinical and radiological predictors
ePROMs completion rates in orthopedic patients
Orthopädie Sonnenhof
emin.aghayev@lindenhofgruppe.ch
Systematic review of ePROMs completion rates using different IT solutions in patients undergoing orthopedic surgery
Osteoporotic fractures
Orthopädie Sonnenhof
sebastianbigdon@sonnenhof.ch
The osteoporotic fracture classification-based scoring system for treatment decision in thoracolumbar osteoporotic fractures
Patient preferences for PROMs administration
Orthopädie Sonnenhof
emin.aghayev@lindenhofgruppe.ch
Survey on patient preferences for PROMs administration
Efficient inpatient care
Orthopädie Sonnenhof
peter.diel@sonnenhof.ch
Developing pathways for efficient inpatient care
Minimally desctructive and endoscopic spine surgery
Balgrist University Hospital
Mazda.Farshad@balgrist.ch
RoLSSroice – Role of spinal load in the pathophysiology of lumbal spinal stenosis
University Hospital Basel & Department for Biomedical Engineering DBE
Cordula.netzer@usb.ch
Using a translational approach, recording clinical, radiological, functional and biomechanical parameters and compare them with an innovative musculoskeletal in silico model
sLSS (symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis)– effects of age and ethnicity
University Hospital Basel
Cordula.netzer@usb.ch
Spinopelvic alignment and paraspinal muscle degeneration in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis – effects of age and ethnicity
CSS – Cervical Spinal Stenosis. Prospective observative study with and without surgery
University Hospital Basel
Cordula.netzer@usb.ch
CSS – Assessing the course of degenerative cervical spine stenosis using functional outcomes
AO Spine Knowledge Forum Tumor
University Hospital Basel
Cordula.netzer@usb.ch
Cordula Netzer is steering board member of the AO Spine Knowledge Forum Tumor. An international group of dedicated spine oncology surgeons and oncologists who: • implement physician-driven landmark clinical studies • advance patient care through multicenter analysis and peer-reviewed publications • focus on both metastatic and the very rare primary spine tumors
Sexual Function after ALIF
University Hospital Basel
Lara.imwinkelried@usb.ch
Sexual function in female and male patients after Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF): a prospective, multicentric, controlled study
Remote Physiotherapy in patients with non-specific low back pain
University Hospital Basel
Cordula.netzer@usb.ch
remotePT – A randomised controlled trial on the effectiveness of remote app-assisted physiotherapy in patients with non-specific low back pain
Platform for Guidelines, Quality & Registry
Definition
Non-exhaustive list of open access best practice guidelines, SOPs, and treatment standards provided by renowned spine societies on selected topics. The content is based exclusively on guidelines from the AWMF in German. The SGS shares these resources for informational purposes only and does not assume any responsibility for their content. This folder will be reviewed and updated annually. Additional guidelines can be found on the FMH website.
Target groups
- Spine surgeons
- Non-surgical spine specialists
Goals - Optimizing quality of care by developing and offering
- Standards
- SOPs
- Guidelines
Quality
Registry
Platform for Reimbursement (Honorare & Tarife)
Definition
Non-exhaustive list of open access best practice guidelines, SOPs, and treatment standards provided by renowned spine societies on selected topics. The content is based exclusively on guidelines from the AWMF in German. The SGS shares these resources for informational purposes only and does not assume any responsibility for their content. This folder will be reviewed and updated annually.
Target groups
- Spine surgeons
- Non-surgical spine specialists
Goals - Optimizing quality of care by developing and offering
- Standards
- SOPs
- Guidelines
FMCH Newsletters
Platform for Swiss Young Spine Surgeons (SYSS)
Definition
The Swiss Young Spine Surgeons (SYSS) was founded to support residents and young specialists drawn to the evolving field of spinal surgery. Modern spinal surgery is built on close collaboration between orthopedic and neurosurgical disciplines, forming the “Schwerpunkt” (Interdisciplinary Spine Surgery Subspecialty).
While technological advances have improved training resources, the sheer volume of material can overwhelm those in surgical training. SYSS, a group of two young neurosurgeons and two orthopedic surgeons within the Swiss Society of Spinal Surgery, is committed to guiding neurosurgical and orthopedic residents and junior consultants interested in spine surgery.
With administrative demands limiting hands-on training, we provide advice on pathways in Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Traumatology, and the Schwerpunkt. Our goal is to work alongside existing groups—such as the Swiss Young Neurosurgeons (SYNS), AOSpine, and accredited hospitals—to complement their programs through course support, observerships, and webinars.
As part of the Swiss Society of Spinal Surgery, we also promote young members at the annual congress and highlight educational opportunities nationwide.
Target groups
- Residents
in training for the swiss board certification in Neurosurgery or Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology - Junior Consultants
in training to obtain “the Schwerpunkt” (Interdisciplinary Spine Surgery Subspecialty)
Goals
- Ad Hoc Webinars
New webinars series for the residents to cover topics, they care most about - Mentorship
Network implementation and communication facilitation between junior to senior spinal surgeons for advice on the training path. - Observership
Observership opportunities with the national recognized interdisciplinary spinal surgery training hospitals. - SYSS Session during the Annual Congress of the Swiss Society of Spinal Surgery
Balgrist Univeristy Hospital, Zurich
Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology
University Hospital Basel
Specialist in Neurosurgery
University Hospital Geneva
Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology