1st International
Scoliosis Week
Conference
1–3 October 2025 • Four Points by Sheraton
Jeddah, KSA
This conference is accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) with 19 Continuing Medical Education (CME) hours.
Welcome Message
Dear Esteemed Colleagues and Friends,
It is with great pleasure that we extend a warm welcome to all participants of the Scoliosis Week - Scientific Program, taking place from October 1-3, 2025, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. On behalf of the organizing committee, we are thrilled to bring together worldwide leaders in spine surgery and deformity correction for an enriching and collaborative experience.
This conference will feature an exceptional lineup of speakers. Together, we will explore cutting-edge topics across six dedicated tracks, from the basics of spinal biomechanics to advanced operative techniques and adult spine deformity management.
We invite you to engage in insightful sessions, hands-on workshops, and case discussions designed to advance your knowledge and skills. Let us unite to share expertise, foster innovation, and enhance patient care in the field of spinal health.
We look forward to your active participation and to making this event a resounding success.
Warm regards,
Youssry El Hawary
Conference President
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Meet the Mentors of Scoliosis Care!
(Arranged alphabetically)
Abdullah Shah (Pakistan)
Spine surgeon at Ghurki Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan.
Abhay Nene (India)
Consultant Spinal Surgeon at Gleneagles Hospital and Lilavati Hospital.
Ahmed Al Turkistany (KSA)
Chairman of the Saudi Spine Society, Consultant of Orthopedics and Spine in King Faisal Specialized Hospital & Research Center, Jeddah.
Ashraf Anbar (Egypt)
Professor of Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery at Cairo University, Egypt.
Fahad Alhelal (KSA)
Consultant Adult and Pediatric Spine Surgeon in Saudi Arabia and Vice President of the Saudi Spine Society.
Khalid Batterjee (KSA)
Orthopedic & Spine Surgeon, Consultant, and Former Head of Orthopedic Department at Saudi German Hospitals Group. Vice President & Director of Saudi German Hospitals Group.
Mahdi Bassi (KSA)
Consultant, Orthopedics & Spine Surgery at Dr.Soliman Fakeeh Hospital (DSFH). He is also the Chairman of the Orthopedics Department at DSFH and a committed physician in the area of Spine and Scoliosis.
Marco Crostelli (Italy)
Neurosurgeon (Neurochirurgia) at Casa di Cura Villa Mafalda, Rome. Responsabile UOS patologia vertebrale” (Head of the Vertebral Pathology Unit), Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù, Italy.
Mohamed Hashem (Egypt)
Consultant and Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Helwan University, Egypt.
Mohamed Khattab (Egypt)
Professor of Orthopedics in Spine Surgery, Ain Shams University, President of the Egyptian Spine Association, and Secretary General of the Egyptian Scoliosis Society.
Salah Addeen Al Khalifah (KSA)
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and a member of the Saudi Board in Orthopedic Surgery.
Sami Aleissa (KSA)
Associate Professor and Consultant in Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in spine. Founding President of the Saudi Spine Society and past chairman of the Orthopedic Scientific Board at SCFHS.
Sherif Elghamry (Egypt)
Consultant in Orthopedics and Spine Surgery in Egypt, specializing in spine anomaly surgeries. He is a member of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) and holds a European Diploma in Spine Surgery.
Ufuk Aydinli (Turkey)
Prominent spine surgeon in Turkey with extensive experience in orthopedics and traumatology. He has held leadership roles such as President of the Spine Expert Group and AO International Trustee, and specializes in spinal deformities.
Wael Alkasem (Iraq)
Spine Consultant, Zheen International Hospital, Iraq.
Waleed Awwad (KSA)
Professor and Consultant in Orthopedic Spine and Scoliosis Surgery at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Youssry El Hawary (Egypt)
Leading spine surgeon trained in the UK, serves as the Past Orthopaedic Department Chair at Cairo University, Egypt, and is the AO Spine Egyptian Chapter Chairperson. Additionally, he holds the position of PASS (Pan Arab Spine Society) Secretary-General.
Attendee Profile
Orthopedic
Spine Surgeons
Neurosurgery
Rheumatology
Sports Medicine
Physiotherapy Rehabilitation
Nurses
Students
Conference Tracks
The program is structured as sequential sessions, which can be viewed as thematic tracks. Below are the track (session) names with brief topic overviews:
Track 1: Basics (Day 1)
Covers spinal biomechanics, AIS natural history, neural issues, assessments, growth, and workshops on pedicle screws and corrective maneuvers.
Track 2: Decision-Making (Day 2)
Focuses on AIS classification, bracing, fusion levels, cord management, strategic vertebrae, case discussions, and pre-op planning workshop.
Track 3: EOS and Neuromuscular Scoliosis (Day 2)
Includes EOS classification, challenges, treatments (TTT, APC), neuromuscular scoliosis, neurofibromatosis, complications, pelvic obliquity, case discussions, and APC/growing rod workshop.
Track 4: Kyphosis and Special Scoliosis Cases (Day 2)
Addresses Scheuermann kyphosis, screw density, high-grade spondylolisthesis, post-correction imbalance, scoliosis with spondylolisthesis, and case discussions.
Track 5: Operative Techniques and New Techniques (Day 3)
Discusses OR discipline, bleeding reduction, traction, graduate cases, 3D printing, cervical deformity, interactive cases, and hooks/sublaminal wires workshop.
Track 6: Adult Spine Deformity (Day 3)
Explores Roussouly classification, adult deformity classification, neglected AIS, degenerative scoliosis fusion, AI in outcomes, and case discussions.
Conference Program
Download the complete conference program to see detailed session schedules, speaker information, and workshop details.
Registration Package
Package includes:
Cancellation policy
Refunds will only be granted for cancellations submitted by 15 September
Accommodation Package
Four Points by Sheraton, Jeddah, KSA
* The rates above are per single room, per 2 nights, and include breakfast.
* All prices are subject to 15% VAT.
Limited seats available, secure your seat!
Cancellation policy
Refunds will only be granted for cancellations submitted by 15 September
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