May 18-19, 2012
Spine Education & Research Center
Burr Ridge, IL
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*** TRAVEL ALERT***
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Travel delays are expected during the weekend of May 18-21, 2012 as the City of Chicago hosts the 25th NATO Summit. There will be intermittent closures into and out of Chicago’s major airports as well as area highways to allow for the safety of the dignitary motorcades. Security is heightened at all public transportation hubs which includes the airports and train stations.
View additional information regarding the NATO Summit here.
Thank you.
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About the Course
This hands-on course emphasizes diagnosis and operative treatment of cervical spine disorders, including decompression and stabilization techniques for both anterior and posterior approaches. The course is a blend of didactic lectures, demonstrations, panel discussions and substantial dissection time. The faculty is made up of experienced academic spine surgeons from both orthopaedic and neurosurgical programs around the country, working with you in an interactive learning environment.
Chairman: K. Daniel Riew, MD
Credits: 13.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Audience: This course is restricted to physicians of the following specialties to ensure an optimal learning environment for all attendees: Orthopedic surgery, Neurosurgery, Radiology, Anesthesiology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain management. No exceptions will be made.
Upon completion of this course, participants will gain strategies to:
- Review various forms of cervical degenerative disease.
- Cite the issues concerning patient selection for different surgical procedures.
- Develop skills in anterior and posterior operative techniques.
- Recognize major complications in cervical spine surgery and discuss preventive and treatment measures.
View Course Agenda
Housing
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
15W 90N Frontage Road
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
(630) 323-7530 telephone
(630) 323-7605 fax
- Rate is $124; there is a complimentary hotel extended buffet breakfast available (although NASS will provide breakfast for the course).
- Hotel cut-off date is April 27, 2012.
- Attendees can call and ask for the NASS Meeting and give the specific dates for this meeting. They will need to give a credit card for guarantee.
Questions?
Call the NASS Headquarters at (630) 230-3600.