| General Information | |
| Course Fee | € 2390 (zzgl. MwSt.) |
| Early Bird Offer | Save 10% when you register by September 12, 2026, using code SPINAL10. |
| ATF/BS/CE-Credits | to be announced |
| Language | English |
| Faculty | Prof. Björn Meij (DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVS), Utrecht University |
| Registration | Register here → |
| Flyer | Download Flyer → |
| Content |
This intensive workshop offers participants a unique opportunity to expand their knowledge and practical skills in the diagnosis, planning, and surgical management of complex spinal conditions over three focused days. Participants will develop a detailed understanding of diagnostic imaging, surgical planning, 3D planning, implant selection, and fixation techniques for cervical and lumbosacral spinal conditions as well as spinal fractures. Through expert lectures, practical planning sessions, dry bone exercises, wet labs, and focused discussions, they will learn about the clinical application of the C-LOX®, LeiPED, LeiCAGE, and LeiLOX systems. Course Content:
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Course Agenda | |||||
| Time | Day 1 | Time | Day 2 | Time | Day 3 |
| 9:00 | Registration & Welcome | 9:00 | Registration & Welcome | 9:00 | Registration & Welcome |
| 9:30 | Caudal Cervical Spondylomyelopathy | 9:30 | Degenerative Lumbosacral Stenosis | 9:30 | Spinal Fracture cervical to LS spine – how to manage |
| 10:00 | Diagnostic Imaging of the Cervical Spine | 10:00 | Diagnostic Imaging of the Lumbosacral Spine | 10:00 | Spinal Fracture – imaging and treatment |
| 10:30 | Coffee | 10:30 | Coffee | 10:30 | Coffee |
| 10:50 | C-LOX®:
| 10:50 |
| 10:50 | Spinal Implants:
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| 12:00 | Lunch | 11:30 | Spinal Implants:
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 | Dry Lab & Wet Lab | 12:00 | Lunch | 13:00 | Dry Bone & Wet Lab |
| 14:30 | Coffee | 13:00 | Clinical Case Presentation | 14:30 | Coffee |
| 15:00 | Dry Lab & Wet Lab | 13:30 | Dry Bone & Wet Lab | 15:00 | Dry Bone & Wet Lab |
| 16:30 | Wrap Up & Final Discussion | 14:30 | Coffee | 16:30 | Wrap Up & Final Discussion |
| 15:00 | Dry Bone & Wet Lab | ||||
| 16:30 | Wrap Up & Final Discussion |
Dr. Hamdi Eljack
AniCura Hannover
"I am a big fan of the company Rita Leibinger and their products and training in the field of orthopedic and neurological surgery. A super great team, very helpful, excellent organization, delicious food, top-class speakers who make their topics easy to understand, practical, and applicable. A very good investment in training. High praise and many thanks!"
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| Prof. Björn Meij (DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVS), Utrecht University |
Björn Meij is a Dutch veterinarian, professor and European specialist (Diplomate ECVS) in small animal surgery since 1993. Today, he is head of surgery at the Utrecht university where he leads a team of specialist surgeons and is ECVS resident coordinator. Dr. Meij is well-known for his research within orthopaedics and neurosurgery. |
| Co-Speaker |
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| Dr. Lara Matiasek, DVM, Dipl. ECVN Kleintierklinik der LMU Munich |
Dr. Lara Matiasek is a veterinary neurologist and neurosurgeonand Head of the Neurology and Neurosurgery Service at the Kleintierklinik der LMU Munich. She has been a Diplomate of the Her clinical focus encompasses all areas of neurology and neurosurgery, with particular research interests in neuroinflammation and neuro-oncology.r his research within orthopaedics and neurosurgery. |
