Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

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

Chairman:
Frank M. Phillips, MD

Course Description:
This two-day workshop explores the advantages and limitations of minimally invasive spine surgery. Attendees will learn the surgical techniques performed in decompression and reconstruction cases, as well as expected outcomes and complications of minimally invasive spine surgery.  The lab sessions will feature demonstrations by expert faculty and all attendees will be given hands-on time with multiple devices from leading device companies. 

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 decompression and reconstruction.
• Evaluate expected clinical outcomes and complications with minimally invasive spine surgery.

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