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DAVOS, Switzerland, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With a 20-plus-year legacy as the world's premier education provider in spine surgery, AO Spine —a clinical division of the AO —continues to revolutionize surgeon education with its new, globally developed competency-based curriculum courses launching in 2025. Continue Reading AO Spine’s new competency-based curriculum courses were a sellout, garnering enthusiastic support when piloted earlier this year. These cutting-edge learning experiences, developed by spine surgeons for spine surgeons in collaboration with the AO Education Institute, will provide spine surgeons worldwide with the latest knowledge to take their skills to the next level. The first courses will be offered in spinal deformities and minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS). Each course addresses selected, standardized learning objectives, based on the AO Spine Curriculum, ensuring AO Spine quality standards are met for each participant, no matter where they decide to attend the course. The new courses offer participants a unique pathway to surgical proficiency, beginning with principles addressing the core competencies that every surgeon should have, followed by advanced courses addressing more advanced techniques. All courses are built around three primary components: State-of-the-art online pre-course learning at participants' own pace Case-based tasks in which participants apply their newly acquired knowledge to real-world patient cases in the classroom through small group discussions or specifically designed exercises, deepening their understanding and enhancing their clinical decision-making through collaborative case analysis Practical exercises with a skills lab approach, giving learners step-by-step guidance as they apply their skills and use the appropriate technologies and techniques on customized models or human anatomical specimens "AO Spine Education constantly strives to move with the latest trends and be relevant in an increasingly challenging market," said AO Spine Education Commission Chairperson Richard Bransford (United States). "The AO Spine courses create the foundation for proper spinal patient management and lie at the core of our course design and delivery." Recognizing the need for regional flexibility, expert faculty will bring their experiences and unique perspectives, mentoring participants through highly interactive case discussions and hands-on exercises. AO EI Executive Director Tobias Hüttl explained that a standardized framework "ensures we are providing highest educational standards globally while allowing the regions to be responsive to their unique needs." For more information and interview requests, please contact: AO Foundation Olga Harrington, Head of Communications [email protected] Tel.: +41 81 414 21 11 About the AO The AO is a medically guided, not-for-profit organization, a global network of surgeons, and the world's leading education, innovation, and research organization specializing in the surgical treatment of trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. For more information, visit . About the AO Education Institute The AO Education Institute (AO EI) is the AO's center of excellence for designing curricula, assessment, and evaluation of educational outcomes, faculty development, medical education research, and the creation of educational tools and media. About AO Spine A clinical division of the AO, AO Spine is the world's premier knowledge provider in spine surgery, generating, distrib­uting, and exchanging knowledge to advance spine care through education, research, and community development. © AO Foundation, Communications & Events Logo - Photo - SOURCE AO Foundation WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In GET STARTED

瑞士达沃斯 2024年10月1日 /美通社/ -- 作为全球领先的脊柱外科教育提供者， AO Spine 拥有超过20年的教育经验。作为 AO 的临床部门，AO Spine将在2025年推出全球开发、 基于能力的全新课程 ，继续推动外科医生教育的革新。 AO Spine基于能力的全新课程在今年早些时候的试点中受到了热烈欢迎，现已全部售罄。 这些前沿的学习体验由脊柱外科医生为同侪开发，并与 AO教育研究所（AO Education Institute） 合作，为全球脊柱外科医生提供最新知识，提升其技能水平。 首批课程将涉及脊柱畸形和脊柱微创手术（MISS）。 每门课程都围绕选定的、标准化的学习目标展开，基于AO Spine课程体系，确保每位参与者无论在何地参加课程，都能达到AO Spine的质量标准。 新课程为参与者提供了一条独特路径，帮助他们提升外科技术。首先从基础课程开始，授课内容涵盖每位外科医生均应具备的核心能力，随后安排涉及更高级技术的进阶课程。 所有课程都围绕以下三个要点展开： 现代化的在线预课程学习，参与者可以按自己的节奏进行学习 布置基于真实案例的任务，参与者在课堂上通过小组讨论或专门设计的练习，将新学到的知识应用到真实患者案例中，并通过合作分析病例深化理解，提升临床决策能力 采用技能实验室的方法进行实战演练，通过使用定制模型或人体解剖标本，逐步指导参与者将技能和恰当的技术及技巧应用到临床实践中 “AO Spine Education紧跟业内最新趋势，面对市场层出不穷的挑战仍然不落下风。”AO Spine教育委员会主席Richard Bransford（美国）表示， “AO Spine课程为脊柱患者管理的规范性设立了标杆，成为我们课程设计和成果交付的核心一环。” 考虑到地区灵活性的需求，专家教师将分享他们的经验和独特视角，通过互动性极强的案例讨论和亲身实践为参与者提供指导。 AO EI执行董事Tobias Hüttl解释道，标准化框架能够“确保我们在全球范围内提供最高标准的教学方式，同时响应各地区的独特需求。” 如需了解更多信息或安排采访，请联系： AO Foundation Olga Harrington，传播部负责人 communications@aofoundation.org 电话：+41 81 414 21 11 关于AO AO是一家以医学为指导的非营利组织，是全球外科医生网络和世界领先的教育、创新和研究组织，专注于创伤和肌肉骨骼疾病的外科治疗。 如需了解更多信息，请访问 www.aofoundation.org。 关于AO教育研究所（AO Education Institute） AO教育研究所（AO EI）是AO的卓越中心，负责课程设计、教育成果评估、教职工发展、医学教育研究，以及教育工具和媒体的创建。 关于AO Spine AO Spine是AO的临床部门，是全球领先的脊柱外科知识提供者，通过教育、研究和社区发展推动脊柱护理的进步。 © AO Foundation, Communications & Events（传播与活动）

Augmented reality headset gives surgeons "x-ray vision" during procedures for accurate and personalized implant placement while keeping their eyes on their patients HACKENSACK, N.J., July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Harshpal Singh of Premier Brain & Spine is among the first surgeons in the state to perform spine surgery with the Augmedics xvision Spine System, a groundbreaking augmented reality (AR) guidance system that allows surgeons to "see through" a patient's anatomy as if they have "x-ray vision." The xvision Spine System is the first AR guidance system to be used in surgery and is currently approved for use in open and minimally invasive spine implant procedures. Similar to a real-time GPS, this "see-through" surgery lets surgeons know exactly where to place implants in a patient's unique anatomy, and is bringing a new standard of personalization and care to the operating room. The xvision Spine System is different from other image guidance systems, as it allows surgeons to maintain their focus directly on the patient, rather than on a distant screen displaying the patient's anatomy. "As one of the first surgeons in New Jersey to use augmented reality in spine surgery, I am incredibly honored to bring this advanced technology to our patients," said Dr. Singh. "The remarkable efforts by Augmedics have made it possible to enhance surgical precision and improve patient care." Dr. Singh is a board-certified, fellowship-trained spine surgeon at Premier Brain & Spine, with several thousand spine cases under his belt. The procedure, a lumber spinal decompression and fusion, was performed at Hackensack University Hospital. The xvision Spine System consists of a transparent near-eye-display headset and all elements of a traditional navigation system. It accurately determines the position of surgical tools, in real-time, and superimposes them on the patient's CT data. The navigation data is then projected onto the surgeon's retina using the headset, allowing him or her to simultaneously look at both the patient and the navigation data. The xvision Spine System is designed to revolutionize how surgery is done by giving the surgeon better control and visualization, which may lead to easier, faste, and safer surgeries. About Premier Brain & Spine Premier Brain & Spine is a leading spine surgery practice serving patients across New Jersey and New York. Premier Brain & Spine's distinguished surgeons are extensively trained in minimally-invasive spine surgery techniques, dedicated to helping patients achieve a pain-free and active lifestyle with the shortest possible recovery times. Committed to providing the highest standard of care, this team ensures each patient receives personalized and effective treatment tailored to their unique needs. For more information on Premier Brain & Spine, call (866) 590-0601 or visit About Augmedics With Augmedics, the future of surgery is within sight. The Chicago-based company aims to improve healthcare by augmenting surgery with cutting edge technologies that solve unmet clinical needs and instill technological confidence in the surgical workflow. Its pioneering xvision system, the first augmented reality guidance system for surgery, allows surgeons to "see" the patient's anatomy through skin and tissue as if they have "x-ray vision," and to accurately navigate instruments and implants during spine procedures. Augmedics is backed by Terra Venture Partners and AO Invest, a venture arm of the AO Foundation. The AO is a medically guided, not-for-profit organization, a global network of surgeons, and the world's leading education, innovation, and research organization for the surgical treatment of trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. For more information, visit . SOURCE Premier Brain & Spine