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AO Spine competency-based curriculum courses launch in 2025
First courses will be rolled out in spinal deformity and MISS
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New GSJ review articles from the AO Spine Knowledge Forums
Streamlining the Journey of Research into Clinical Practice—Making Your Patients and Practice Flourish
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New AO Spine & PRAXIS guidelines for acute Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Optimize treatment outcomes for SCI
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Early Birds benefit from an attractive discount for GSC 2025!
Start your journey to Rio to connect and collaborate with global spine leaders.
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AO TV's open access to leading voices from the AO Davos Courses
Join top surgeons, experts, and industry partners. AO TV offers exclusive insights, personal stories, practical demonstrations, and career reflections—accessible to all during the event.
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AO Spine Course—Deformity: Advanced Techniques and Complex Cases
May 9–10, 2025 | Barcelona, Spain | English
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