August 6–7, Burr Ridge, IL
Surgical: Didactic and Hands-on
Spine Education & Research Center
Please note: This course is limited to 32 participants

Note: To ensure an optimum learning environment for all attendees this course is restricted to physicians of the following specialties:  Orthopedic surgery, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Radiology, Anesthesiology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Management.  No exceptions will be made.

Chair:  Choll W. Kim, MD, PhD

Faculty: A. Jay Khanna, MD, Steven C. Ludwig, MD, Chetan K. Patel, MD, Jeffrey S. Roh, MD, Charles Theofilos, MD and Paul C. McAfee, MD

Course Description:
This two-day course explores minimally invasive spine surgery and emerging technologies; the advantages and limitations as well as the surgical techniques performed in minimally invasive spinal reconstruction.  Expected outcomes and complications are also discussed.  The lab sessions feature demonstrations by the expert faculty and all attendees will be given hands-on time with a variety of MIS systems. 

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

• Assess advantages and limitations of minimally invasive approaches to spine surgery.
• Demonstrate surgical techniques necessary to perform minimally invasive spinal reconstruction.
• Discuss expected clinical outcomes and complications using case examples.
  

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 16.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Participants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.