ASSI Spine Outreach Program & Cadaveric Course 2026
Organized by the Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
Venue: Sree Gokulam Medical College And Research Foundation, Thiruvananthapuram
Date: Sunday. 21st June 2026
Interactive Learning
Detailed lectures on degenerative conditions and surgical decision-making.
Saw-Bone Workshop
90-minute hands-on session covering pedicle screws and fixation techniques.
Cadaveric Session
120-minute practical experience in basic spine procedures including lumbar and cervical stations.
ASSI National Faculty
Pioneering Faculty in Spine Outreach & Education
Dr. Janardhana Aithal
Dr. Naveen S. Tahasildar
Dr. Ishwara Keerthi
Organizing Committee
The Core Team
Dr. Suresh Pillai
Course Chairman
Dr. Ranjith Unnikrishnan
Course Co-Chairman
Dr. Ashok Ramakrishnan
Course Convenor
Dr. Shiju Majeed
Course Co-Convenor
Program Highlights
Workshop Details
01.
Saw-Bone Workshop (90 Minutes)
✅ Hands-on training on synthetic models
✅ Covers pedicle screw fixation techniques
✅ Includes TLIF cage and Cervical plating
02.
Cadaveric Session (120 Minutes)
✅ Lumbar: Discectomy, Laminectomy, PLIF/TLIF
✅ Cervical: ACDF (C5-6) - Discectomy & Plating
✅ Conducted at 4 Cadaver Stations
Sree Gokulam Medical College And Research Foundation, Thiruvananthapuram
