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

We’re finalising the full timetable, but we’re pleased to confirm the following sessions for the Oryon Academy Spinal Symposium 2026.

Mr Bob Chatterjee

Symposium Chair

Mr Chatterjee will chair the day, guiding discussion, facilitating panel sessions and ensuring a practical, clinically focused programme throughout.

Mr Michael Hess

Lumbar radicular pain and when escalation is appropriate

Lumbar radicular pain is a common source of disability and referral. This session will focus on clinical assessment, conservative pathways, red flags and appropriate escalation, including the role of surgical options and timing.

About Mr Hess
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon & Director of InsightSpine. Internationally recognised specialist in minimally invasive spine surgery and interventional pain therapy, with over 20 years’ experience in endoscopic spinal techniques.

Dr Nikos G. Malliaropoulos

Centralisation Phenomenon as a Clinical and Prognostic Tool in Mechanical Low Back Pain

This session explores centralisation as a reliable clinical response in mechanical low back pain, its role in identifying therapeutic direction, and its strong association with improved patient outcomes.

About Dr Malliaropoulos
Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine and Reader at Queen Mary University of London. Specialist in musculoskeletal injury, rehabilitation and image-guided intervention with extensive international clinical and academic experience.

Mr Mo Akmal

Advances in day surgery and patient benefits

Exploring modern day-case spinal procedures, recovery pathways and the evolving benefits for patients and referrers.

Mr George Bownes

Lumbar spine stress injuries (pars stress & pars fractures)

Diagnosis, imaging interpretation and management considerations in lumbar stress injuries.

Mr Dominic Cheetham & Mr Dan Hughes

The importance of upright imaging (X-rays)

Understanding when upright imaging adds diagnostic value in spinal assessment and referral pathways.

Mr Keith Bush

Prolo Therapy

An overview of regenerative approaches and where they sit within contemporary spinal care.

Further sessions from Mr Caspar Aylott, Mr Lewis Raiman, Dr Naeem Ahmed and additional contributors will be confirmed shortly.

Bring your questions on imaging, referral thresholds and shared decision-making.

Full timings and panel formats will be released as the programme is finalised.

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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