Opening
Y. Henrotin and L. DanneelsSession 1
Clinical Anatomical ApproachChairmen: D. Lemaître / S. PoriauThe Whiplash Syndrome in 2006
Cervicogenic Headaches: Facts and Senses
Clinical Evaluation of Common Neck Ache
Discussion
Break
Session 2
Physical Examination and Medical ImageryChairmen: J-Y. Maigne / T. AppelboomPost-traumatic Cervicalgia : Damage Evaluation
Radiology of cervicalgia : the neuroradiologist’s prospective
The Axial Spine: Biomechanical Tools in a Clinical Setting
Differential Diagnosis of Cervicalgia
Discussion
Lunch
Session 3
Treatments for Neck PainChairmen: R. Assaker / R. OpdenacherInterventional Pain Management Techniques in Cervical Pain
Recent Advances in Therapeutic Exercises for Patients with Neck Pain
Proprioceptive Contribution to Internal Representation of Body Position and Orientation in Persons with Neck Pain
Myosensitive Approach of Cervicalgia and Ergonomic Advices
Indications, Contraindications and Effectiveness of Spinal Thrust Manipulation in Cervical Pain
Discussion
Break
Session 4
Surgical Treatments for Neck PainChairmen: J. Van Zundert / J. RechtCervical Fusion: Old Fashioned?
Cervical Arthroplasty: Rationale, Indications and Results
Discussion
Conclusions and Round Table
Closing