WELCOME TO NSPINE PORTO 2022
31st May - 3rd June 2022, Sheraton Hotel, Porto, Portugal (+ Streaming Online)

“Welcome to Porto. Located on the northern bank of Douro River, this is the second-largest city in Portugal. Its motto “Old, Most Noble, Always Loyal and Unvanquished”, says much of the city and its inhabitants. In fact, Porto’s settlement dates back many centuries, and walking its streets one can appreciate the imprint different ages have left on its face. Its core was proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996, and there really is a lot to see and do. You will find the historic center, with Ribeira, Porto’s riverside area, its maze like streets and stairways, and medieval feeling.

Don’t miss the multitude of churches, like São Francisco, and its gold-leaf covered walls, or the Romanesque Cathedral. Palácio da Bolsa (the old stocks market) and its monumental Pátio das Nações courtyard and Morrish revival Salão Árabe, is also worth visiting. Stroll the picturesque Rua das Flores all the way to São Bento railway station and its tiled walls, and Praça da Liberdade, the city´s central square. Going uphill you will find the iconic Barroque Clérigos Church and Tower where you can climb its 240 steps for an amazing birds’ eye view over the city. Right next to it there is always a queue to enter the beautiful Lello Bookshop. Santa Catarina Street is a major shopping area with both local and international shops.

Midway, the Majestic Café is a perfect place for a coffee. Sports fans can enjoy a visit to FC Porto’s Stadium and Museum, home to 2 Champions League and 2 UEFA/Europa League Cups. Art lovers will head to Bombarda Art District with its small galleries, or admire the paintings and sculptures at Soares dos Reis National Museum. Unmissable is Serralves, where you’ll find an Art Deco Villa, lush gardens and the Contemporary Art Museum by Portuguese star architect Álvaro Siza. The concert hall, Casa da Música, by Pritzker Prize Rem Koolhaas, features cutting-edge design and acoustics.

For a calm and relaxing walk head to the Palácio de Cristal gardens orthe City Park, which stretches allthe way to the sea. Enjoy the sunset at Foz beaches,the trendy district by the Atlantic coast. Across the river, in Gaia, dozens of cellars store and age Porto’s most famous product, Port wine.

By the way, there are 6 bridges crossing the Douro, each with its special feature (one was even designed by Gustave Eiffel’s office). You can visit the cellars and take a wine flight through the different Port styles. But make sure you don’t miss other Portuguese wines. We have one of the worlds most diverse wine cultures, from crisp, light Vinho Verde,to fruity Alentejo whites, and robust Douro reds.

Gastronomy is center stage in Porto, whether it is a fancy dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant, one of over 1000 recipes of Bacalhau (salted codfish), delicious seafood, the huge Francesinha sandwich, or, for the adventurous, Tripas à moda do Porto. Legend has it that this delicacy was created in the 15th century, when Porto inhabitants gave all the meat to the departing fleet of Prince Henry the Navigator, keeping only the leftover tripes. Hence our popular name, Tripeiros, and a hintto our generous and warm nature.”

Bronek Boszczyk, NSpine Founder

Bronek Boszczyk
Spine Surgeon, NSpine Chairman

Nuno Neves

Nuno Neves, MD, PhD
Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon

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NSpine Porto 2022 is absolutely bursting with outstanding faculty delivering our exceptional conference programme.

OUTSTANDING FACULTY

Aurelien Courvoisier (Grenoble, France)
Baron Lonner (New York, USA)
Biren Desai (Köln, Germany)
Bronek Boszczyk (Aschau, Germany)
Bruno Santiago (Portugal)
B T Pushpa (India)
Christian Mazel (Paris, France)
Ciaran Bolger (Dublin, Ireland)
Dan Chan (Singapore)
Dan Resnick (Wisconsin, USA)
Daniel Chan (Singapore)
Dietrich Schlenzka (Helsinki, Finland)
Firoz Miyanji (Vancouver BC, Canada)
Frank Hassel (Freiburg, Germany)
G Balamurali (India)
Gergely Boden (Baden-Württemberg, Germany)
H S Chhabra (India)
Jake Timothy (Leeds, UK)
Jwalant Mehta (Birmingham, UK)
Kenneth MC Cheung (Hong Kong)
Laurel Blakemore (Fairfax, VA, USA)
Marcio Cunha Ramalho (Brazil)
Masood Shafafy (Nottingham, UK)
Matteo Pejrona (Italy)
Michael Ruf (Germany)
Mike Selby (Australia)
Navin Verghese (Swansea, UK)
Nuno Alegrete (Porto, Portugal)
Nuno Neves (Porto, Portugal)
Pat Kiely (Dublin, Ireland)
Paulo Pereira (Porto, Portugal)
Paul Thorpe (Taunton, UK)
Per Trobisch (Simmerath, Germany)
Peter Newton (San Diego, USA)
Ralf Stücker (Hamburg, Germany)
Randal R Betz (New Jersey, USA)
Réne Castelein (Utrecht, Netherlands)
Ricardo Rodrigues-Pinto (Porto, Portugal)
Robert Dunn (Cape Town, South Africa)
Robert Nowicki (Nottingham, UK)
Stefan Parent (Montreal, Canada)
Suken Shah (Wilmington, Delaware, United States)
Winfried Roth (Germany)

Live Tissue & Cadaveric Labs

Taking place immediately before NSpine 2022 at the innovative IRCAD Institute, Strasbourg, France (May 27th – 29th 2022).

Anterior Lumbar Access (ALIF / OLIF) and Complications Management

Expert Anterior Spine Access Complications Management

Lateral (XLIF / X-ALIF) Reconstruction and Complications Management

Posterior Thoracic- Pelvis Instrumentation and Reconstruction

Advanced Anterior Scoliosis Techniques and Complications Management

Save these dates, you will not want to miss out! May 27th – 29th 2022.

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Join the waiting list above to be amongst the first to be informed when registration is open.

Combining cadaveric and live tissue training is an advanced and highly effective means of teaching not only advanced approaches to the spine and implant handling but also the management of complications which may occur. Especially with regard to anterior and lateral lumbar and thoracic techniques, the approaches are complex and the potential for complications significant.

NSpine is therefore proud to be hosting the unique combined cadaveric and live tissue training lab at the famous IRCAD center. A number of workshops are available to be combined to uniquely meet the individual delegates training need. An international faculty panel of highest repute will deliver comprehensive training with a 1:2 faculty – delegate ratio.

COURSE REGISTRATION
31st May - 3rd June 2022, Sheraton Hotel, Porto, Portugal (+ Streaming Online)
FAR BEYOND SPINAL EDUCATION
Immerse Yourself In The NSpine Experience
KEY TOPICS

As usual, all spine fields will be covered, with a particular emphasis being placed on paediatric deformity techniques from early onset through to AIS. Within degenerative conditions the particular emphasis will be on extensively covering endoscopic and microsurgical techniques, as well as innovative lateral access techniques.

  • Paediatric and Adult Deformity
  • Spinal Trauma
  • Degenerative Conditions
  • Arthroplasty
  • Emerging Tech
  • Endoscopic and Microsurgical Techniques
  • Minimally Invasive Surgeries (Lateral/360)
  • Metastatic Tumors
  • Active Robotics
CLINICAL PROBLEM SOLVING & EMERGING TECH

The focus of NSpine meetings is on clinical problem solving and decision making.

Whilst academia is important, NSpine goes into greater depth on technical details, techniques and emerging technology.

As such, our industry partners play a key role in shaping content through their R&D and manufacturing expertise and are an integral part of the programme and the delegates’ learning.

EXCEPTIONAL NETWORKING

NSpine enables extensive networking and cross-speciality learning by bringing together all spine health care professionals irrespective of organisational “size”. Our interactive discussions between spinal surgeons, spinal anaesthetists, nursing professionals and even spinal veterinary surgeons were some of the highlights of previous meetings.

ACCREDITATION

Previous NSpine 2021 event was accredited by EACCME with 21 CME points.

We will be applying for accreditation for NSpine 2022.

 

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COURSE REGISTRATION
31st May - 3rd June 2022, Sheraton Hotel, Porto, Portugal (+ Streaming Online)

Venue & Travel

Sheraton Hotel, Porto

A warm and genuine welcome awaits you at the Sheraton Porto Hotel.

Located in the heart of the business district, the Hotel offers you the opportunity to live and connect with Porto, an Unique, exquisite and authentic destination. Like its wine, a treasure to be slowly appreciated. Enjoy the convenience of being only a short distance away from the city’s rich heritage, where you connect with 800 years of history. Sheraton Porto Hotel offers unique architecture, light and comfort, together with an unmatching food & beverage experience, 1,750 square meters of flexible state of the art indoor meeting space as well as 4,000 square meters of garden scenario.

Sheraton Hotel, Porto
Rua do Ten. Valadim 146
4100-476 Porto
Portugal

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How To Get There

Flights
Porto Airport (OPO) is located with excellent road and public transport to the venue within 30 minutes. It is consistently ranked among the top three airports in Europe.

As the second largest airport of the country Porto, there are extensive direct connections from 24 countries with 31 airlines.

https://www.flightconnections.com/flights-from-porto-opo

Public Transport
Porto Airport is connected to the city of Porto via Metro and Airport Buses.

For trains: http://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en/
For bus timetables: http://www.stcp.pt/
For metro: http://www.metrodoporto.pt/

Driving

For driving instructions, please see:
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/oposi-sheraton-porto-hotel-and-spa/ccalfandegaporto.com/en/location/

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Liability
In registering for any NSpine event you agree to not hold NSpine or the venue of the event responsible for personal injury or any adverse health effect including COVID infection. You are requested to obtain your own travel, health and personal injury insurance.

Cancellation policy & refunds
Cancellations are accepted up to 42 days prior to the event with full refund less €25 administration cost.

No refunds can be made for cancellations received after this date. Tickets are transferable at the discretion of NSpine – please contact registrations@nspine.com.

NSpine has agreed COVID cancellation policies with the venues and where possible will pass refunds on to delegates in case the event cannot go ahead due to COVID policies or restrictions.

Apart from the above, participants shall not be entitled to any refund or compensation should political or economic circumstances or a case of “force majeure” outside of the control of NSpine prevent the event from being held, limit its size or modify its nature.

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