METASTRA at the Global Spine Congress 2026 in Istanbul

Members of the METASTRA team presented four studies at the Global Spine Congress (GSC 2026), held in Istanbul, Turkey from 27 to 30 May 2026. The congress is the world's leading annual gathering of spine surgery professionals, and this year's edition provided an important stage for sharing research connected to the project's core mission of improving fracture risk assessment in patients with vertebral metastases.

Prof. Marco Palanca spoke during the symposium "The Latest in Prediction Models for Metastatic Spinal Disease", presenting work on the challenges of building reliable predictive models for pathological vertebral fractures. Silvia Casadei presented findings on the key mechanical parameters of metastatic vertebrae that may influence vertebral stability and fracture risk. Daniela Bruno examined the biomechanical advantages of different rod configurations used in complex spinal reconstructive procedures, with a focus on reducing the risk of rod fatigue failure. Margherita Pasini presented research on how ageing and disc degeneration affect the mechanical behaviour of intervertebral discs and the biomechanics of adjacent vertebrae.

The four presentations reflect the breadth of METASTRA's multidisciplinary approach to personalised treatment for patients with spinal metastases.