2027 | IONM in spinal surgery | EN

FROM BASICS TO APPLICATION

Welcome to the 12th spinal surgery course in English by Arkana

Sophisticated surgical techniques and modern implants enable us to provide surgical treatment for increasingly complex spinal disorders. During these procedures, injuries to the spinal cord and neural structures pose significant risks, potentially leading to serious consequences for the patient. As a result, surgical interventions on the spine are hardly conceivable today without the application of intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM).

This course introduces you to the monitoring of motor and somatosensory pathways.

Engage in collaborative group work with experts and colleagues to exchange ideas and clarify your questions. Experience IONM firsthand—either through observation in the operating theatre or via a live video demonstration—and learn about the practical applications of intraoperative neuromonitoring. The course is available in a hybrid format, allowing you to choose between attending in Heidelberg or participating online. Both options provide a comprehensive and optimal learning experience.

Participants attending in person are warmly invited to join our get-together on the first evening. The cost is €30.00 per person and is not included in the course fee.

Course content

IONM basics with regards to technologies, applications and innovations
Multimodal IONM in spinal surgery
SEP and MEP monitoring during scoliosis surgery and kyphosis correction
IONM and related anaesthesiological aspects
Signal interpretation (EMG, MEP, SEP) in spinal surgery
On site: Video demonstration with live discussion of a spinal case with IONM or observation of a spinal surgery with IONM (limited spots)
Online: Video demonstration with live discussion of a spinal case with IONM

Course details

Date:
Early Summer 2027

Location:
Orthopaedics at Heidelberg University Hospital

Medical and Healthcare staff

Course language:
English

Certification:
CME Points & CP Points applied for

Course director

Dr. med. Stefan Hemmer

Specialist in Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Section Head (Spinal Surgery Section), Heidelberg University Hospital

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