Now in its 5th year it has become established as one of the premier international case discussion forums, renown not only for the complexity of cases discussed, but also for the very open debating culture.
Many of our delegates return each year confirming the event as their most valuable professional learning experience.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Swiss Alps, the perfect location of the Kulm Hotel allows intense academic sessions balanced with winter recreation.
Case based discussions with occasional lectures to supplement the topics.
The complexity is at expert level and covers the entire range of orthopaedic and neurosurgical spinal procedures and pathologies.
To date every Arosa event has received > 20 CME credits.
The number of attendees is limited to 15.
Delegates are encouraged to bring and present own cases.
Open and honest discussion is at the heart of this meeting.
Starts Wednesday at 16.30-19.30, Thursday 8.30-11.30 and 16.30-19.30 and finishes Friday 8.30-11.30
Cases are grouped in categories:
Tumour / Deformity / Trauma / Degenerative / Metabolic & Infection
Discussions and cases can expand into any area of interest.
Weds 24th Mar 2021:
Complex Spinal Tumours and Infections
Detailed case discussions led by highly experienced presenters with increasing complexity throughout the am and pm sessions. Cases are presented with discussions ensuing on treatment options and alternatives along with natural history of the condition and potential complications arising during the course of treatment. The focus is on technical aspects of the surgery with in depth discussion on surgical steps and minimising complications. Monday will see more Tumour cases being discussed with more Infections on Tuesday whereby there will be an overlap of both on both days as part of the differential diagnosis of cases.
Pathologies included in the case presentations in order of complexity:
Thu 25th Mar 2021:
Complex Spinal Deformity and Trauma
Detailed case discussions led by highly experienced presenters with increasing complexity throughout the am and pm sessions. Cases are presented with discussions ensuing on treatment options and alternatives along with natural history of the condition and potential complications arising during the course of treatment. The focus is on technical aspects of the surgery with in depth discussion on surgical steps and minimising complications. Wednesday will focus more strongly on trauma and Thursday more strongly on Deformity whereby there is an overlap between the topics to a degree where important for differential diagnosis.
Pathologies included in the case presentations in order of complexity:
Fri 26th Mar 2021:
Degenerative and Inflammatory Spine Conditions and Advanced Motion Preservation Technology
Detailed case discussions led by highly experienced presenters with increasing complexity throughout the am and pm sessions. Cases are presented with discussions ensuing on treatment options and alternatives along with natural history of the condition and potential complications arising during the course of treatment. The focus is on technical aspects of the surgery with in depth discussion on surgical steps and minimising complications.
Pathologies included in the case presentations in order of complexity:
NSpine Safety Precautions:
Registration includes attendance to:
Single room registration rate (2 night min): €450 + VAT / night
Double room registration rate (2 night min): €700 + VAT / night
Partners and families welcome.
Pay in monthly instalments at no extra cost. Simply complete the form opposite to register your interest and we will be in touch with further details.
With six hours of CME accredited academic sessions, the extended lunch break from 11:30 – 16:30 offers ample time to pursue winter sports or relax in the Kulm Spa.
Located right at the ski slopes, the Arosa Kulm Hotel & Alpin Spa is the perfect ski-in ski-out starting point. Equipment is stored at the hotel entrance ski room and you can look forward to preheated ski boots !
Building a strong peer network is essential in high risk professions such as spine surgery.
Kulm is the ideal setting for academic exchange, honest case discussions and getting to know each other.
Combining academic debate with skiing breaks is ideal and many friendships have been forged in Arosa.
Every day is concluded with a networking dinner in one of the excellent Kulm restaurants. Partners and familes are most welcome to attend.
Typically, the fireside discussions continue well into the night, on occasion transitioning into piano playing and song !
Arosa is located at the end of the romantic Schanfigg Valley at an altitude of about 1800 metres above sea level. Surrounded by an impressive range of mountain peaks, the Kulm Hotel provides a haven of tranquility.
Arosa Kulm Hotel, Innere Poststrasse, 7050 Arosa, Switzerland
Although Arosa is nestled deep in the Swiss Alps, it can be reached by car from all over Europe.
Alternatively leave your car in the multi-storey car park in Chur (Park & Ride, next to the train station, approx. CHF 10/day).
Take the train from Zurich Main Station or Airport to Chur. The leisurely train journey from Chur to Arosa climbs 1,000 metres in just 26 kilometres. Feel like you’re floating on air as you pass over the elegant Langwieser Viaduct.
Travel time from Zurich to Arosa is about three hours. The hotel shuttle will pick you up at the station.
The Kulm concierge will be happy to help you.
Helicopter transfer to Arosa is available from all national and international airports as well as from Chur.
The hotel shuttle will be happy to pick you up from the heliport.
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