British Association of Spine Surgeons (BASS) - Acute neurological presentation of degenerative spine conditions

2.45pm – 4.15pm BST, 24 September 2026 ‐ 1 hour 30 mins

Room: Quanta

Specialist Society

Although degenerative spinal conditions are commonly assessed and managed electively, many patients may also present with acute and or rapid deterioration in neurology. These often require emergency or expedited surgical managements.

Chair: Timothy Woodacre

14:45 - 15:15  Ashish Khurana, Spinal consultant surgeon

CES: The Red Flags and Grey areas

15:15 - 15:45  Sarang Sapare, Spinal consultant surgeon

Cervical canal stenosis

15:45 - 16:15  Zeiad Alshameeri, Spinal consultant surgeon

Spinal degeneration-related foot drop