The inauguration of ‘ INK SPINE UPDATE 2023 ‘ took place at I-NK 9th Floor Seminar Hall in the presence of august dignitaries.

INK SPINE UPDATE 2023 is an academic extravaganza that aims at training young spine surgeons of India the advanced techniques- Motion preserving cervical disc replacement and Endoscopic Spine Surgeries which even can be done while the patient is awake. Endoscopic Spine Surgery is a form of minimally invasive spine surgery which can be done with a skin cut as small as 8 mm. The patient can be discharged home the same day or the next day following surgery and can have a very early return to normal activities and work.

Dr. Karim Maxine Challali has performed the highest number of Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic spine surgeries in Europe as faculty for this surgical Workshop. This is a first-of-its-kind endeavor in Eastern India.

Dr. Christopher Gerber, Senior Consultant Spinal & Neuro Surgeon said “Head and neck surgeries are working the best on young patients. However one needs to be operated on only when the pain is not going away even after taking medicines or making changes in their lifestyle. For older patients, lifestyle changes, exercises, and taking medicines at the right time mostly work wonders for them. These operations take about an hour to complete”.

A live surgery workshop on Anterior Cervical Disc Replacement, Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy, and Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy was organized.

25 surgeons from different parts of the country have registered for this training workshop.

With this training workshop, young surgeons can know more about the latest surgeries and treat patients better.

Video link of the event- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7xZK0ES9nk

Priyanka Dutta