Cervical Spine Stabilization

Note: To ensure an optimum learning environment for all attendees, this course is restricted to orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons.

Chairman:
Dr. Brett Taylor currently specializes in the treatment of adult neck and back pathologies as an Adult Spine Specialist at The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis.

Course Description:
Cervical Spine Stabilization is a two-day workshop that explores the latest minimally and maximally invasive surgical techniques for treating anterior and posterior cervical spine disorders.
 

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Complete a decompression of the cervical spine, including a dissection of the
  vertebral artery. 
• Recognize and treat complications such as airway obstruction, dural tear, esophageal laceration, and recurrent and superior laryngeal nerve injury.Recognize potential complications associated with each procedure.

Credits: 

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The North American Spine Society is accredited with commendation by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians and takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity. NASS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 12.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The AANS attests that this educational activity has been recognized for -co-sponsored/endorsement for 12.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits^TM of the AANS's Continuing Education Award in Neurosurgery.