WELCOME

On behalf of the SOSORT 2011 Local Organizing and International Scientific Committees I have the pleasure of inviting you to participate in the 8th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities. Following the successful previous editions, held in Barcelona, Milan, Poznan, Boston, Athens, Lyon and Montreal, this time the SOSORT comes to its first place Barcelona, a dynamic and representative city of the Mediterranean way of living and at the same time a city with a special tradition in our field.


The main purpose of this Conference is to provide a forum to present and discuss about developments in the field of conservative management of spinal deformities, with attendees coming from all over the world. The Conference is a show window, where up-to-date clinical and research activities. Together with scientific sessions, educational and consensus sessions provide the most recent advances in the field, all oriented to the patients and their families.


SOSORT promotes a multidisciplinary approach and we are sure that the atmosphere of Barcelona will provide a stimulating environment for good work and companionship of scientists, physical medicine and rehabilitation doctors, spinal surgeons, physiotherapists, psychologists, CPOs and patients. By attending the conference, and hopefully adding some extra days with a great variety of possibilities for sightseeing and recreation in and outside Barcelona, you will be able to exchange scientific ideas, obtain information about new developments and innovations, and confirm international friendship in a charming and pleasant atmosphere.

It give us great pleasure to extend a warm welcome to all those attending this International Conference in Barcelona. We trust your stay will be both enjoyable and productive.

We are looking forward to welcoming you in Barcelona!

Yours sincerely,

Manuel Rigo MD, PhD
on behalf of Local Organizing and International Scientific Committees of the SOSORT