SPINE20

🌍 Join global #spine experts at the 6th #SPINE20 Annual Summit in Cape Town 🇿🇦to debate “Sustainable Spine Care for All,” and shape recommendations for better spine health worldwide. 📍 Cape Town / 🌐 Virtual 🗓 10-11 October 🔗 Register now: spine20.net/event/

SPINE20 applauds Hon. Mireille Mary Wenger & the Western Cape for turning global health policy into real local impact. From G20 leadership to AI-enabled stroke care, a strong example of collaborating globally & leading locally. Honored by your contribution facebook.com/share/p/17hcWt…

Pleased to announce the publication of the #SPINE20 recommendations from the 6th Annual Summit (Cape Town) in Brain & Spine. Another key milestone in advancing global spine care sciencedirect.com/science/articl… @SaudiSpine @NASSspine @EUROSPINESoc @dwg_spine

Eric Muehlbauer announces the #SPINE20 7th Annual Summit, set for 2025 and to be hosted by the North American Spine Society (@NASSspine)

#HapenningNow Closing remarks by Ian Vlok #SPINE20 6th Annual Summit

Western Cape Health Minister Mireille Mary Wenger received the SPINE20 Recommendations from Ian Vlok (SASS & 6th SPINE20 Summit Chair), Eric Muehlbauer (@NASSspine), Pierre Côté (@EUROSPINESoc), Koji Tamai (JSSR), and the #SPINE20 Speaker Sami AlEissa (@SaudiSpine).

Koji Tami leads the discussion and voting on the official recommendations for #SPINE20 2025 — shaping the future of global spine health through collaboration, evidence, and action. #SpineHealth #Policy #CallToAction #suhealthsci

Prof. Wouter DeGroote, Technical Advisor at @WHO Department of Noncommunicable Diseases, Disability and Rehabilitation highlighted the need to assess effective coverage of rehab services for chronic low back pain. A step toward better access and outcomes. #SPINE20 #suhealthsci

Call for Action: Panel 2 chaired by Danella Lubbe features powerful case studies from around the world: 🇮🇳 India – Rajani Mullerpatan 🇧🇪 Belgium – Johan Van Lerbeirghe 🇿🇦 South Africa – Qhayiya Magaga. Local actions driving global change. #GlobalHealth #CallToAction #suhealthsci

Almero H. Oosthuizen addresses a key question: How do we engage governments to create real change? A vital discussion on turning evidence into policy and action. #Spine20 #HealthPolicy #Advocacy #GovernmentEngagement #suhealthsci

The Call for Action session, led by Pierre Côté, explores: What are Calls for Action—and why do we need them? A timely reminder that evidence alone isn’t enough. Change requires commitment, collaboration, and action. #Spine20 #HealthPolicy #CallToAction #suhealthsci

Exploring the long-term sustainability of in-country surgical education with The SIGN Spine Initiative presented by Mike Coscia. A powerful model for building local capacity and improving global spine care. #Spine20 #GlobalHealth #SurgicalEducation #SIGNSpine #suhealthsci

Day 2 of #Spine20 kicks off with an engaging education session led by Jeremie Larouche, featuring Brad Beira’s talk on Physical Literacy as a Cornerstone Non-Surgical Strategy for Low Back Pain. Emphasizing movement, prevention, and patient empowerment. #suhealthsci

At #SPINE20 Cape Town 🇿🇦, Carlos Tucci shares the Brazilian experience from SPINE20 Rio 2024 🇧🇷 #spine_care #suhealthsci

Chaired by Lisa Roberts & Suhail AlAssiri A dynamic debate followed the “Back at Work” Symposium Experts explored and challenged strategies to improve spine health — from prevention to return-to-work. One message was clear: Spine health = workforce resilience. #SPINE20

Occupational Health in ‘3D Jobs’: Dirty, Dangerous & Demanding Brad Beira sheds light on the urgent need for spine health and safety measures in high-risk work environments. Protecting those who do the toughest jobs. #SPINE20 #OccupationalHealth #3DJobs #SpineHealth #suhealthsci

Improving the Spine Health of Healthcare Workers Lisa Roberts highlights the urgent need to protect those who care for others. From prevention to policy, supporting healthcare workers means safeguarding the backbone of our systems. #SPINE20 #SpineHealth #HealthcareWorkers