the spirit || issue 1/2019

News from Europe RIWOspine Education Article by || Jochen Breuer-Steinbach RIWOspine‘s many years of experience in full-endoscopic spine surgery are reflected in the range of services it offers to surgeons and hospital staff. Innovative surgical techniques require a comprehensive range of advice and training. Particularly the training of physicians plays an important role in establishing worldwide surgical development. The RIWOspine Education Program has been specifically designed for surgeons to quickly and specifically learn the techniques and applications of full-endoscopic spine surgery. In addition to scientific lectures and direct work experience in local clinics an intensive hands-on training is an essential component of learning success in the application of full-endoscopic techniques. International instructors support surgeons worldwide in using full-endoscopic procedures on the spine safely and successfully. Thus, the RIWOspine Education Program is providing comprehensive support for all users and guidance for surgeons to ensure safe application. Always "one step ahead" Article by || Jochen Breuer-Steinbach Together with its clinical partners, RIWOspine is always "one step ahead" in the development of products and techniques for full-endoscopic spine surgery. In 2018 RIWOspine cele- brated the 20th anniversary of endoscopic spine surgery. RIWOspine already supported and accompanied ideas and developments for an endoscopic approach to the spine from Dr. Anthony Yeung, USA, in 1998. Together with Dr. Sebastian Rütten, Germany, these first possibilities for a full-endoscopic surgical technique on the spine were further developed and standardized. This made it possible to build up a special product portfolio and establish these techniques worldwide. Today RIWOspine is the world‘s leading provider in the field of full-endoscopic spine surgery and with new products and developments will continue to be "one step ahead" in the future. RIWOspine Education – Hands-on Trainings are an essential component Source: RIWOspine GmbH riwospine.com Source: RIWOspine GmbH 23 the spirit || issue 1/2019