AO Spine North America

AO Spine North America Friendship and collegiality top the list of priorities.

The AO Spine NA community is a tight knit group of like-minded spine surgeons who believe in a patient-first, principle-based, and evidence-supported approach to spine care.

05/25/2026

๐Ÿง  Complications in spine surgery are a reality at every stage of care. The key is knowing how to manage them effectively and ethically.

The ๐—”๐—ข ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ก๐—” ๐—–๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ โ€” ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€: ๐—–๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐˜†, ๐—˜๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐˜†, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐˜† will take place ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฒโ€“๐Ÿณ, ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ, in ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ, ๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ. Expert faculty will guide participants through clinical decisionโ€‘making, risk management, communication strategies, legal considerations, and psychological perspectives. The course also includes practical demonstrations with stateโ€‘ofโ€‘theโ€‘art equipment.

Designed for practicing orthopedic spine surgeons and neurosurgeons. Enrollment is limited.

๐Ÿ”— Learn more and register: https://go.aona.org/aospine-complications-tempe

05/22/2026

๐Ÿง  Build your foundation in spinal surgery.

AO Spine NA โ€“ Principles and Treatment in Spinal Disorders
๐Ÿ“… Sept 11โ€“12, 2026
๐Ÿ“ Chicago, IL

Designed for orthopaedic & neurosurgery residents, this course features:
โœ” Case-based learning
โœ” Small-group discussions
โœ” Practical exercises
โœ” Expert spine faculty

Learn how to apply AO principles to the treatment of spinal disorders in a collaborative environment.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Register now: https://go.aona.org/SpinePrinciplesChicago

05/18/2026

๐Ÿง  Complications in spine surgery are challenging, and every surgeon needs the skills to manage them.

The AO Spine NA Course โ€” Managing Complications: Clinically, Ethically, and Legally takes place in Tempe on November 6โ€“7, 2026. Expert faculty will cover clinical approaches, risk management, avoiding compensable events, communication with families, and more. The course also includes practical demonstrations with stateโ€‘ofโ€‘theโ€‘art equipment.

Enrollment is limited and open to practicing orthopedic spine surgeons and neurosurgeons.

Learn more and register: https://go.aona.org/aospine-complications-tempe

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Build your expertise in orthopedic trauma from the ground up. Our Basic and Advanced Principles of Fracture Management c...
05/15/2026

Build your expertise in orthopedic trauma from the ground up. Our Basic and Advanced Principles of Fracture Management courses are designed to complement each other, providing a comprehensive educational path for residents, fellows, and practicing surgeons.

๐Ÿ”น Start with the Basics: Master the core principles of fracture management.
๐Ÿ”น Advance Your Skills: Tackle complex fractures and complications with confidence.

This powerful combination establishes a solid foundation for your career in orthopedic education.

Choose from multiple dates and locations throughout 2026 to fit your schedule.

Ready to elevate your skills? https://go.aona.org/TraumaBasicAndAdv

05/15/2026

Orthopaedic and neurological surgery residents are invited to attend the AO Spine NA Course โ€“ Principles and Treatment in Spinal Disorders, taking place September 11โ€“12, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois.

This two-day modular program focuses on applying core AO principles โ€” including anatomic reduction, stable fixation, atraumatic technique, and early mobilization โ€” to spinal surgery.

Participants will rotate through small-group modules featuring case discussions and practical exercises, guided by expert faculty from both orthopaedic and neurological spine surgery.

Enrollment is limited to orthopaedic and neurological surgery residents.

We look forward to welcoming you to Chicago.

๐Ÿ”— Learn more & register:
https://go.aona.org/SpinePrinciplesChicago

05/13/2026

Getting ready for the ABOS Part II Oral Boards?

The AO Spine NA Seminarโ€”Part II ABOS Oral Board Review will take place on June 20, 2026, in Chicago, IL.

This one-day workshop mirrors the actual oral examination format. Participants present spine cases to experienced faculty who provide structured questioning and meaningful feedback across key exam domains.

If youโ€™re preparing for certification and want a realistic, supportive simulation experience, this course is designed for you.

Learn more and register here:
https://go.aona.org/SpineSeminar-Part2ABOS

We look forward to seeing you in Chicago.

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐—ข๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—”๐—ขยฎ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ?Our latest podcast conversations capture reflections, insights, and dis...
05/13/2026

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐—ข๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—”๐—ขยฎ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ?

Our latest podcast conversations capture reflections, insights, and discussions from leaders across the AO North America community โ€” covering everything from performance and resilience to innovation and education in surgery.

If you attended OneAOยฎ, this is a great way to revisit the experience. If you missed it, this is your chance to hear what made the event so impactful.

๐ŸŽง Listen to the podcast and explore the full recap here:
https://blog.aona.org/oneao-2026-recap/ -2026-podcast

๐Ÿง  AO Spine NA Webinar Series โ€” Deformity Planning Part 2  Join us for a focused discussion on medical optimization in de...
05/12/2026

๐Ÿง  AO Spine NA Webinar Series โ€” Deformity Planning Part 2
Join us for a focused discussion on medical optimization in deformity planning.
Open to spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, fellows, and residents.

๐Ÿ“… May 13, 2026 | 8 PM ET
๐Ÿ”— https://go.aona.org/aospine-deformity-webinar2

05/06/2026

Preparing for the ABOS Part II Oral Boards?

Join the AO Spine NA Seminar on June 20, 2026, in Chicago for a full oral-exam simulation with expert faculty โ€” designed for ortho spine surgeons and neurosurgeons getting ready for boards.

๐Ÿ”— https://go.aona.org/SpineSeminar-Part2ABOS

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