Spine Africa Academy - Excellence in Healthcare.

EXCELLENCE
IN HEALTHCARE.

EVERY PATIENT, EVERY TIME.

Fellowship Programs

Webinars

Courses

Interest Group

COMPLETED

15 April 2023

The History
of Endoscopic Surgery

COMPLETED

22 April 2023

The Transforaminal
Approach to the Spine

COMPLETED

06 May 2023

The Transforaminal Approach

COMPLETED

13 May 2023

The
Learning Curve

About

Spine Africa Academy

Due to the constant evolution of communication channels, it is becoming essential to follow new digital trends. Organizing conferences on a complex topic online saves time and money.

Due to webinars, it becomes possible to collaborate with recognized experts in the medical field, and the professionals in the sector can assert their expertise and establish their notoriety and credibility.

Breaking News

Completed Course

Advance Endoscopic Cadaver and Life Surgery Course

On behalf of Spine Africa Academy, Dr’s Louis Nel, Hein Verhoef and Riaan Jacobs like to express their sincere gratitude to all International and Local surgeons who participated in the Advanced Endoscopic Cadaver and Live Surgery Workshop. We extend special thanks to Dr. Gore from India for his valuable contributions to this course.

This workshop provided a comprehensive exploration of techniques, challenges, tips, and procedures.

As Dr. W. Strydom aptly noted, "This incredible workshop was inspiring, and I am eager to return to the operating theater to continue my spine endoscopic journey."

Dr Louis Nel, Dr Hein Verhoef and Dr Riaan Jacobs

28-31 MAY 2025

Courses

A choice that makes the difference.

COMPLETED

Advanced Endoscopic Spine Cadaveric

@ Zuid Afrikaans Hospital

We are extremely privileged to have two international faculty members, Dr Satishchandra Gore, one of the fathers of Monoportal Endoscopic Spinal Surgery. He will be accompanied by Prof Prashant Moolya, Professor in Anatomy who has studied the spine extensively, from an endoscopic view with Dr Gore.

The course will be conducted in association with Prof Christos Profyris, Head of Neurosurgery at Wits, Dr Louis Nel, Chairman of Spine Africa Academy, together with Zuid Afrikaans Hospital and local Faculty.

28 - 31st of May 2025

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COMPLETED

Endoscopic Cadaver Course

Transforaminal PELD Surgery, Wits Medical Skills Laboratory

Faculty: Dr L Nel, Prof A Younus. Dr R Jacobs

University of Witwatersrand Skills Laboratory

25 & 26 May 2023

Sponsorship: Karl Storz South Africa and Spine Africa Academy

Fellowship

PROGRAMS

CLOSED

MIS Fellowship Applications

The field of spine surgery has advanced rapidly over the past 2 decades. With new technologies and new procedures, the breadth and scope of the practice of a spine surgeon has become so broad that it can no longer be covered adequately during tertiary training.

Spine Africa Academy offers a state-of-the-art service using nationally- and internationally recognized, system-based approaches to tertiary/complex spine surgery including Navigation in MIS and Endoscopic surgery.

Program Director: Dr Louis Nel - Neurosurgeon - MBChB, MMed (Neurosurgery)

Closing Date: 14 January 2024

Webinars

Upcoming WEBINARS to feed your brain.

CPD accredited

COMPLETED

APRIL 2023

THE HISTORY OF ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY

07:00 - 08:30 AM

L Nel & Faculty

The inset of different opinion leaders over the years, and the relevance today. Where do the Surgeon fit in 2023 and what will be the future of Spine.

CLOSED

CERVICAL DISC REPLACEMENT : BASIC CONSIDERATIONS

This transcript provides an overview of the fundamental considerations for cervical disc replacement, including indications, surgical techniques, benefits, and potential risks.

Program Director: Dr Louis Nel - Neurosurgeon - MBChB, MMed (Neurosurgery)

01 FEBRUARY 2025

MIS INTEREST

GROUP MEETINGS

Dear MIS Interest Group,
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The following 2 MIS Interest Group meetings will be for the doctors registered and will be attending the cadaver course in person on 30/31 May 2024 at Skill Lab Wits.

This is in preparation for the practical workshop that will be done at the Skill Lab. For any queries please contact me at 082 496 7558 or info@spineafrica-academy.com

COMPLETED

LECTURES 3 AND 4

in Preparation for doctors attending the cadaver course on 30/31 May 2024

Dr Louis Nel - Neurosurgeon (Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital)

18 May 2024 | 07H00 – 09H00

CPD Accredited

Meeting ID: 822 2498 4190
Passcode: 330706

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Completed

Lectures 1 and 2

in Preparation for doctors attending the cadaver course on 30/31 May 2024

Dr Louis Nel - Neurosurgeon (Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital)

11 May 2024 | 07H00 – 09H00

CPD Accredited

Meeting ID: 846 3870 1833
Passcode: 973043

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