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The AO Spine Symposium—The Infected Spine, held in collaboration with the Saudi Spine Society, is an advanced educational event designed to enhance healthcare providers' clinical and surgical capabilities in managing the full spectrum of spinal infections. Taking place on November 15, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this specialized symposium is tailored specifically for orthopedic spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, spine fellows, residents, and key medical specialists involved in spine trauma and infection care. Given that spinal pathologies ranging from primary spondylodiscitis to complex postoperative complications present severe clinical, diagnostic, and reconstructive challenges, the course provides a dedicated platform to examine evidence-based decision-making frameworks and the integration of medical, antimicrobial, and operative interventions. The course curriculum covers the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of both primary and secondary spinal infections. Participants examine modern diagnostic modalities, medical treatment pathways, and surgical timing for primary pyogenic spondylodiscitis, while also analyzing postoperative spinal infections with and without instrumentation. High-yield sessions focus on the critical surgical dilemma of whether to retain, revise, or remove spinal hardware in implant-associated infections, as well as strategies for addressing complex and atypical pathogens, including tubercular spondylitis, recurrent infections, and immunocompromised or high-risk patient populations. Delivered through concise expert lectures, interactive clinical case presentations, and dynamic panel discussions, the symposium bridges theoretical principles and real-world surgical practice. Attendees engage with leading regional and international faculty, debating controversial management protocols, refining approach-related techniques, and formulating multi-disciplinary strategies to minimize neurological deficits, reduce complication rates, and achieve optimal patient outcomes in spinal infection management.
Recognizing early signs and symptoms of spinal infections to prevent disease progression.
Utilizing MRI, CT, and nuclear imaging for the accurate diagnosis and localization of spinal infections.
Selecting appropriate targeted antimicrobial treatments and determining the optimal duration of therapy.
Evaluating the success rates and limitations of non-operative management in specific patient populations.
Determining the clinical thresholds for when surgical debridement and stabilization become necessary.
Exploring various approaches to spinal reconstruction and instrumentation in the presence of active infection.
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