28th Annual Conference of Neuro Spinal Surgeons Association of India

NSSA Spine 2025

Theme: Safe Spinal Surgery | Date :18th- 20th September 2025 | Venue: Hotel Le Meridien, Coimbatore
NSSA 2025

Abstract Submission

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  • Abstracts must be original, unpublished work with significant contributions from all authors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  • Must be original and unpublished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  • Original, unpublished work only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.