Controversies in Spine: Top 5 Debates;

The Evolving Science of Surgical Preoperative Optimization;

Cervical Total Disc Replacement 2.0: When Do Things Go Wrong?;

Appropriate Treatment of Posterior Pelvic Pain Including the Sacroiliac Joint;

Enabling Technologies in Spine Surgery: Radiation Reduction and the Role of Robotics, Navigation and Predictive Analytics and other Safety Strategies;

Surgical Treatment for Adult Cervical Spine Deformities: Advanced Techniques and Research Updates to Guide Safe and Effective Outcomes;

Interdisciplinary Spine Forum: Postoperative Pain Management: From Preoperative Prevention to Postoperative Treatment;

Surgical Planning to Improve Outcomes and Reduce Complications for Adult Spinal Deformity;

Ambulatory Surgery Center is the Next Big Thing in Spine;

What Every Spine Physician Should Know about Cervical Spine Trauma;

Anterior Lumbar Surgery for Degenerative Conditions;

Women in Spine: Education, Practice and Leadership;

Spinal Fusion: Back to Basics;

The Aging Surgeon.

2022 Scientific Program Committee

Edward J. Dohring, MD

Sigurd Berven, MD

Matthew Smuck, MD

Karin R. Swartz, MD

E. Kano Mayer, MD

Michael P. Steinmetz, MD

Andrew Schoenfeld, MD

Charles A. Reitman, MD

John C. Liu, MD

What You'll Learn

Promote discussion of new scientific developments and best practices in spine care;

Demonstrate the application of current techniques, procedures and research;

Practice evidence- and value-based medicine relative to spine care.

Audience

This course is open to all members and nonmembers in the medical field.

Continuing Medical Education (CME)s

The North American Spine Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The North American Spine Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of

18.50

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Audience