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Spinal Symposium

A focused, multidisciplinary forum for spine-related clinical education

This event has now happened but you can still watch the presentations on demand

The Oryon Academy Spinal Symposium is a one-day specialist educational event bringing together clinicians involved in the assessment, imaging, diagnosis and management of spinal conditions. Designed as a deeper-dive learning experience, the symposium combines expert-led talks, imaging insight and practical discussion, supporting clearer clinical decision-making and more joined-up patient care.

Practical, in-depth clinical learning

The Oryon Academy Spinal Symposium is part of our in-person clinical education programme, designed to explore spinal health in greater depth than a single webinar allows. The symposium focuses on key spinal themes, bringing together clinical expertise, imaging-led perspectives and multidisciplinary discussion. Sessions are practical, relevant and grounded in real-world clinical pathways, supporting confident decision-making in everyday practice.

Sessions are designed to be practical, relevant and grounded in real-world clinical pathways.

Who the Spinal Symposium is for

If spinal cases are a core part of your practice, this day is for you. The Spinal Symposium is designed for practitioners who regularly assess, refer or manage patients with spinal conditions, including:

  • Spinal and orthopaedic surgeons
  • Neurosurgeons
  • MSK and spinal radiologists
  • Physiotherapists, osteopaths and chiropractors
  • Pain medicine specialists
  • GPs with an extended role in MSK / FCPs / ESPs

The Symposium Programme

Morning

The morning will kick-off with welcome remarks from Les Clark, CEO and founder of Oryon Imaging and introductions from Mr Bob Chatterjee who will be chairing the event and the Q&A sessions.

  • Spinal problems, biometrics and a few surprises
  • Lumbosacral radiculopathy and when escalation is appropriate
  • The case for considering weight-bearing imaging in low pack pain
  • Neck pain: Tips and tricks for diagnosis and treatment options
  • The clinical use of MR spectroscopy in a busy spinal clinic
  • Lumbar spine stress injuries (pars stress & pars fractures)

Afternoon

Delegates will get a chance to network and discuss the content over lunch in the historical and impressive venue of the Royal Society of Medicine.

  • Prolotherapy: Regenerative soft tissue injection
  • Centralisation phenomenon in mechanical back low back pain
  • Spinal health: Osteoporosis and lifestyle medicine
  • Emerging techniques in MSK pathology management
  • How Oryon can support your imaging needs
  • Belief, psychology and life lessons in spine
  • Closing remarks and thanks

Hosted at the Royal Society of Medicine

Prestigious Central London venue

Hosted at 1 Wimpole Street, the home of the Royal Society of Medicine, the Symposium offers a comfortable lecture theatre, breakout areas for networking and high-quality refreshments throughout the day.

  • Coffee breaks and lunch included
  • Minutes from Oxford Circus and Bond Street
  • Modern AV and comfortable seating

Why attend the Oryon Academy Spinal Symposium?

This event is designed to offer depth, clarity and perspective, with expert-led sessions from experienced clinicians and specialists, imaging insight to support clearer diagnosis and referral decisions, and practical discussion grounded in real clinical scenarios.

You’ll have opportunities to ask questions and engage directly with speakers, all within a focused, high-quality CPD environment. This is not a marketing event, but a space for thoughtful, clinically relevant education.

Format and experience

Each Spinal Symposium typically includes:

  • A structured programme of talks and panel discussions
  • Case-based learning and imaging review
  • Time for audience Q&A and discussion
  • Opportunities to connect with peers

Events may be delivered in person, with selected content available on demand after the event.

Stay informed about future Symposia

The Oryon Academy Spinal Symposium programme evolves over time, with new themes, speakers and formats.

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  • Future Spinal Symposia
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