Why this is the spinal event of the year

The Oryon Academy Spinal Symposium 2026 brings together leading spinal surgeons, radiologists and MSK specialists for a full day of evidence-based talks, real-world case discussions and practical learning you can apply in clinic the next morning.

Across the day, you’ll:

• Hear from expert spinal clinicians on the latest thinking in diagnosis, imaging and management
• Work through real case studies that reflect the patients you see every week
• Contributes towards your CPD 
• Network with peers, referrers and the wider Oryon clinical community
• Enjoy refreshments throughout the day in a central London setting

As Oryon’s flagship in-person event, the Symposium will also be the first place to hear about new developments, exclusive offers and what’s coming next for Oryon – with a few surprises reserved just for delegates.

Tickets

• Full access to the Oryon Spinal Symposium
• Hours of CPD with certificate of attendance
• Refreshments throughout the day
• Access to post-event resources (slides and selected recordings, where available)
• Eligibility for on-the-day offers and delegate-only updates

Places are limited to ensure a high-quality educational environment. Early booking is strongly recommended.

Provisional Programme

The Oryon Academy Spinal Symposium 2026 brings together leading spine surgeons, sports medicine specialists and musculoskeletal clinicians to explore practical approaches to spinal diagnosis, imaging and management.

Each session includes approximately 30 minutes of presentation followed by a 10-minute audience Q&A.

The day will be chaired by Mr Bob Chatterjee, guiding discussion, facilitating panel sessions and ensuring a clinically focused programme throughout.

Provisional Symposium Agenda

Each talk: 20 minutes + 15 minutes discussion

09:00 – Welcome
Les Clarke – CEO & Founder

09:05 – Introduction
Mr Bob Chatterjee – Consultant Spinal Surgeon, MBBS (Distinction) MRCS FRCS (Tr&Orth)

09:10 – 09:45
Mr Caspar Aylott – Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon, MBBS BSC (HONS) MD FRCS (ORTH)
Spinal problems, biomechanics, and a few surprises

09:45 – 10:20
Mr Michael Hess – Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon, MD, PhD, FAOrth (Ger)
Lumbosacral radiculopathy and when escalation is appropriate

10:20 – 10:55
Mr Dominic Cheetham & Mr Dan Hughes – Chiropractors
The case for considering weight-bearing imaging in the understanding and diagnosis of low back pain

10:55 – 11:10 – Coffee Break

111:10 – 11:45
Mr Bob Chatterjee – Consultant Spinal Surgeon
Neck pain: Tips & Tricks for diagnosis and treatment options

11:45 – 12:20
Mr John Sutcliffe – Consultant Spinal Neurosurgeon, MBChB FRCS FRCS(SN)
The clinical use of MR spectroscopy in a busy spinal clinic – is this a back pain scan?

12:20 – 12:55
Mr George Bownes – Consultant in Musculoskeletal, Sport and Exercise Medicine, FFSEM
Lumbar spine stress injuries (pars stress & pars fractures)

12:55 – 13:30
Mr Mo Akmal – Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon, MBBS BSC (HONS) MD FRCS (ORTH)
Spinal Day Surgery – Advances in surgical techniques and benefits

13:30 – 14:30 – Lunch

14:30 – Introduction
Mr Bob Chatterjee

14:35 – 15:10
Dr Keith Bush – Consultant Orthopaedic & Sports Physician, MB BS MD (Lond), FFSEM (UK)
Prolotherapy – Regenerative soft tissue injection

15:10 – 15:45
Dr Nikos G. Malliaropoulos – Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine, MD, Dip (MSK US), MSc (SEM), PhD, ECOSEP, FFSEM (UK)
Centralisation Phenomenon as a Clinical & Prognostic Tool in Mechanical Low Back Pain

15:45 – 16:20
Mr Rajiv Bajekal – Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon
Spinal Health – Osteoporosis and Lifestyle Medicine

16:20 – 16:25 – Short Break

16:25 – 17:00
Dr Nigel Kellow – Consultant in Spinal and Pain Medicine, MB BS FRCA MBA
Emerging techniques in the management of benign and malignant MSK pathology

17:00 – 17:35
Dr Naeem Ahmed – Consultant Radiologist & Clinical Director
How Oryon can support your imaging needs for a successful clinical practice

17:35 – 17:55
Mr Bob Chatterjee
Belief, God, Psychology, Conspiracy – life lessons in Spine

17:55 – Closing Remarks
Will Corderoy – Referrer Relationship Manager

Additional Information
Professional filming and photography will take place throughout the day, and all sessions will be recorded.

Who is this for?

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

If spinal cases are a core part of your practice, this day is for you.

What to Expect from Oryon

Oryon Imaging partners with leading spinal consultants, radiologists and MSK clinicians to deliver high-quality diagnostics and rapid MRI reporting.

Our CPD and education events are designed to reflect the real pressures of modern practice – combining specialist insight with simple, practical take-aways that improve patient pathways.

From the team behind the Oryon Academy CPD webinars and education series.

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