Last date for submission: 30th June, 2025

Abstract Submission Guidelines

• Submit abstracts only via the official website: https://nssa2025.com
• Submission window: 15 May, 2025 to 30 June, 2025
• All presenters must register for the conference by 30th June, 2025
• Non-compliance with guidelines will result in rejection
• One presenter (resident) may submit:
  • One abstract for poster presentation
  • One abstract for platform/paper presentation
• Abstract length: Max 250 words
• Upload format: MS Word Document

Abstract Categories

• Free Paper Category
• Award Paper
• E-Poster
• How I Make My Surgery Safer – Video Presentation (One technique, one move)
• Interesting Case Presentations

General Instructions

• Abstracts must be original, unpublished work with significant contributions from all authors
• Not previously presented at any conference/CME
• Scientific Committee may reassign abstracts to appropriate categories
• Authors must commit to present if accepted
• All presentation-related expenses must be borne by the author/presenter
• Abstracts must be error-free
• Structure: Introduction, Objective, Methodology, Results, Conclusions
• All presentations/e-posters must be uploaded at the preview room at least 3–4 hours before the session
• No use of personal laptops/computers for presentations
• All files will be securely deleted post-conference

Free Paper (For All)

• Must be original and unpublished
• Not previously presented
• Commitment to present if accepted
• Structured under: Introduction, Objective, Methodology, Results, Conclusions
• Upload in the preview room at least 3–4 hours before the session

Award Paper Guidelines (Residents Only)

• Original, unpublished work only
• Not previously presented
• Resident presenter must submit a bona fide certificate from the department head
• Structure: Introduction, Objective, Methodology, Results, Conclusions
• Presenter must be a member of NSSA – Join here
• If selected, full paper must be submitted for publication in the Journal of Spinal Surgery – Author Instructions

E-Poster Guidelines (Residents Only)

• Display: 42” LCD screen
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Format: PowerPoint (.PPT)
• File Size: 5–10 MB
• Only 1 slide per E-poster
• Landscape format only
• No animations/videos/sounds
• Include: Introduction, Aim, Methods, Results, Conclusion, Acknowledgements
• Poster should be brief, self-explanatory, and well-organized

“How I Make My Surgery Safer” – Video Presentation (Consultants)

• Duration: Max 5 minutes
• Format: MP4
• Resolution:
  • Max: 1080p (1920 x 1080)
  • Standard: 720p (1280 x 720)
  • Min: 480p (854 x 480)
• Suggested Bitrates: 1080p – 5 Mbps, 720p – 3 Mbps, 480p – 1.5 Mbps
• Send via Google Drive or WeTransfer

Interesting Case Presentation – Interactive Session (Consultants)

• Format: PowerPoint presentation
• Duration: Max 7 minutes per case + discussion

Quiz (Residents Only)

Details will be provided separately during the conference schedule.