2025 NASS International Meeting-Taipei
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July 22-26, 2025
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Taipei, Taiwan
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2025 NASS Innovation NetWORK Summit
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June 20-21, 2025
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Rosemont, IL
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23rd Dubai International Spine Conference (DISC)
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April 14-15, 2025
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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ArabSpine Course Diploma Module 1 and Module 2
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April 11-13, 2025
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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2025 Evidence & Technology Spine Summit
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February 12-15, 2025
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Olympic Valley, CA
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2025 Lumbar Spinal Injections
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January 24-25, 2025
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Phoenix, AZ
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This intensive workshop, featuring basic and advanced lumbar spinal injection techniques, provides formal didactic, hands-on training and round table case discussions to provide a full understanding of the role of basic and advanced lumbar spinal injections in spine care. The workshop will progress your knowledge and skill with training utilizing cadavers for demonstration of anatomic fluoroscopic structure in correlation with the various procedures.
Experienced faculty will provide an intimate opportunity to improve knowledge regarding patient selection and technique for lumbar epidural steroid injections, facet injections, sacroiliac joint injections, transforaminal injection/selective nerve blocks, medial branch blocks and lumbar RFA. In addition to learning about the techniques in doing these procedures, participants will learn some of the literature surrounding them as well as learning risks associated with and how to avoid them.
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Allen S. Chen, MD, MBA, MPH Los Angeles, CA
Russell C. DeMicco, DO Cleveland, OH
Scott Kreiner, MD Phoenix, AZ
David R. O’Brien, Jr., MD Winston-Salem, NC
Jacob Rohrs, MD Phoenix, AZ
Timothy Sanford, MD Phoenix, AZ
Simone Maybin, MD Conway, SC
Byron J. Schneider, MD Nashville, TN
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of this course, participants should gain strategies to:
Summarize the role of each injection in the overall care and rehabilitation of the spine patient;
Describe contraindications to the performance of the procedure;
Assess potential complications associated with each procedure;
Differentiate technical parameters in the performance of each procedure;
Demonstrate anatomy and safe radiological principles involved in each injection;
Gain insight into the correct coding procedures for commonly used injection codes.
Disclaimer
NASS courses are created to enhance physician understanding of the complexity of performing these procedures only. The course is not designed to certify that attendees are proficient in the procedures taught in the course. NASS strongly advises participants to continue to have proctoring, mentoring and additional experience prior to treating patients.
Audience
This course is for Physicians and Intraining Only. Due to the risks associated with these procedures, NASS Interventional/Injection courses are intended only for Board Certified or Board Eligible physicians either in a fellowship training program, or in practice.
In accordance with guidelines recommended by the CME Committee and adopted by the Board of Directors, physicians in the following specialties only may enroll in this course: Anesthesiology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Radiology, Neurology, Orthopedic Surgery, and Neurosurgery.
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8th Saudi Spine Society Annual Conference
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Early Career Webinar Series: Building A Referral Network
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This webinar is tailored for spine care practitioners, where we delve into the essential aspects of building a robust referral network. In today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, collaboration among healthcare professionals is paramount to providing optimal care for patients with spinal conditions. This one-hour webinar will equip spine care practitioners with practical strategies for establishing, nurturing, and growing their referral networks to enhance patient outcomes and practice success.
The webinar's open forum creates an inclusive environment and will enable you to pose questions and participate in lively discussions. This will cultivate a valuable learning experience for all involved.
Submit your questions ahead of time by filling out this Form.
Unable to attend in the live webinar on December 5? Register and watch the webinar recording OnDemand at a time and place convenient to you. Available 5-10 business days after the live webinar concludes. Webinar attendees will also have access to OnDemand recordings. For more details on registration, please see below.
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Co-Moderators
Abdullah T. Eissa, MD, BS
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of this course, participants should gain strategies to:
Identify and engage with a range of healthcare disciplines;
Understand how to tailor communication strategies to different referral partners;
Utilize technology for diverse referral network management.
Disclaimer
NASS courses are created to enhance physician understanding of the complexity of performing these procedures only. The course is not designed to certify that attendees are proficient in the procedures taught in the course. NASS strongly advises participants to continue to have proctoring, mentoring and additional experience prior to treating patients.
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All Members and Nonmembers in the medical field
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Online Evidence-Based Medicine Training Program
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OnDemand
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This interactive web-based training on the fundamentals of evidence-based medicine (EBM) combines recorded didactic presentations that may be watched OnDemand, learning activities and a live webinar to allow for practice in critiquing studies and assigning levels of evidence. It is intended for those who wish to develop their skills in critically analyzing study methodologies and assigning levels of evidence to studies based upon how the studies are being utilized to answer a specific clinical question. Completion of this course meets the EBM training requirement for participation on all NASS committees for which EBM training is strongly encouraged or required.
Registration is free for NASS Members who are currently serving on an active committee or section. Email your request and committee or section name to [email protected] to receive complimentary registration.
Next webinar date to be announced soon.
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Faculty
Lindsay Tetreault, MD, PhD
Mohammed Ali Alvi, MD, MS
Upon completion of this course, participants should gain strategies to:
Define evidence-based medicine, appreciating the importance of the integration of all three components in its practice: best research evidence, clinical expertise and patient values;
Construct answerable questions to assist in identifying relevant evidence;
Perform computer searches of electronic databases of clinical research literature;
Evaluate clinical value of research from an evidence-based perspective;
Define different types of studies, their strengths and limitations;
Apply these techniques within your practices;
Assign levels of evidence to research studies;
Apply these techniques in the critical appraisal of studies that impact planning patient care.
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This course is open to all NASS members and nonmembers. NASS Committee Members receive free registration and NASS Members receive a discounted registration rate.
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2024 NASS Annual Meeting
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OnDemand
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Personalizing Care for Incomplete Spinal Cord Injuries
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OnDemand
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This OnDemand webinar updates spine practitioners on the latest advancements in managing incomplete spinal cord injuries. It delves into leveraging machine learning algorithms to personalize patient care, identify predictors of outcomes, and determine the best treatment approaches for various patient demographics, including geriatric and frail patients. Attendees will gain insights into optimizing both surgical and conservative treatment strategies, with a focus on the timing of surgery for central cord syndrome and emerging evidence on its impact on recovery.
Additionally, the webinar covers the evolving best practices for managing incomplete spinal cord injuries, including ideal MAP goals, steroid use, surgical approaches, and the role of duroplasty. Explore the potential of emerging technologies such as brain-computer interfaces and neuromodulation to enhance patient outcomes.
Stay at the forefront of spinal cord injury management by registering for this informative webinar and equipping yourself with the knowledge to provide the best care for your patients.
Co-Chairs
Konstantinos Margetis, MD, PhD, FRCS
Faculty
Joseph S. Butler, PhD, FACS, FRCS
Jamie R. Wilson, MD, FRCS, MSc
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of this course, participants should gain strategies to:
Describe key patient factors that predict incomplete spinal cord injury outcomes;
Identify patients requiring surgery for incomplete spinal cord injuries and optimal timing of surgery;
Treatment considerations for incomplete spinal cord injury in the pre-, intra- and postoperative time period;
Identify the role of brain-computer interface and neuromodulation following incomplete spinal cord injury.
Disclaimer
NASS courses are created to enhance physician understanding of the complexity of performing these procedures only. The course is not designed to certify that attendees are proficient in the procedures taught in the course. NASS strongly advises participants to continue to have proctoring, mentoring and additional experience prior to treating patients.
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All Members and Nonmembers in the medical field.
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Endoscopic Spine Surgery Essentials: Interlaminar Lumbar Decompression
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This course on Interlaminar Lumbar Decompression is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to perform endoscopic decompression procedures safely and effectively. You will learn to identify images of central and lateral recess stenosis and corresponding neurogenic claudication, describe the ideal indications for endoscopic decompression, and recognize the relevant surgical anatomy and landmarks.
The course consists of 7 modules, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of each step involved in the procedure and will take approximately 1 hour to complete.
1. Patient Selection
2. Surgical Anatomy
3. Surgical Planning
4. OR Setup and Patient Positioning
5. Surgical Steps
6. Intra-Operative Imaging
7. Post-Operative Care
After the conclusion of the 7th module, you are encouraged to answer knowledge check questions. Answering the questions is not required to complete the course, however you are encouraged to take them to assess your retention of the material.
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Faculty
Christoph P. Hofstetter, MD, PhD
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of this course, participants should gain strategies to:
Identify surgical anatomy relevant to endoscopic lumbar decompression and describe important landmarks for safe and accurate surgical access;
Develop a surgical plan based on the combination of clinical and radiographic findings, utilizing advanced imaging and visualization tools;
Recognize principles and concepts related to postoperative care, including developing patient-specific care plans and providing effective patient and family education for postoperative recovery.
Disclaimer
NASS courses are created to enhance physician understanding of the complexity of performing these procedures only. The course is not designed to certify that attendees are proficient in the procedures taught in the course. NASS strongly advises participants to continue to have proctoring, mentoring and additional experience prior to treating patients.
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All Members and Nonmembers in the medical field.
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Endoscopic Spine Surgery Essentials: Interlaminar Lumbar Discectomy
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This course on Interlaminar Lumbar Discectomy is tailored to help you effectively select appropriate patients for beginners' cases and navigate potential challenges. You'll learn to identify patient anatomy, relevant anatomic structures, and correctly interpret the interlaminar window at the targeted level. The course covers optimal patient positioning, OR setup, key steps of the discectomy procedure, and intraoperative imaging techniques, ensuring you can avoid common pitfalls.
The course consists of 7 modules, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of each step involved in the procedure and will take approximately 1 hour to complete.
1. Patient Selection
2. Surgical Anatomy
3. Surgical Planning
4. OR Setup and Patient Positioning
5. Surgical Steps
6. Intra-Operative Imaging
7. Post-Operative Care
After the conclusion of the 7th module, you are encouraged to answer knowledge check questions. Answering the questions is not required to complete the course, however you are encouraged to take them to assess your retention of the material.
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Faculty
Christoph J. Siepe, MD, PhD
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of this course, participants should gain strategies to:
Select suitable patients for beginners' cases and identify the patient's anatomy with respect to the planned surgical approach;
Recognize possible intraoperative challenges that may be encountered and modify your approach in accordance with the underlying pathology;
Identify perioperative steps in patient care and provide the patient with adequate postoperative guidance.
Disclaimer
NASS courses are created to enhance physician understanding of the complexity of performing these procedures only. The course is not designed to certify that attendees are proficient in the procedures taught in the course. NASS strongly advises participants to continue to have proctoring, mentoring and additional experience prior to treating patients.
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All Members and Nonmembers in the medical field.
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Endoscopic Spine Surgery Essentials: Transforaminal Lumbar Discectomy
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This course on Transforaminal Lumbar Discectomy is designed to guide you through selecting the best candidates for L4-5 endoscopic discectomy, focusing on patient anatomy and multiple clinical factors. You will learn to evaluate your capabilities, understand foraminal and spinal canal anatomy, and maintain spatial orientation during surgery.
The course consists of 7 modules, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of each step involved in the procedure and will take approximately 1 hour to complete.
1. Patient Selection
2. Surgical Anatomy
3. Surgical Planning
4. OR Setup and Patient Positioning
5. Surgical Steps
6. Intra-Operative Imaging
7. Post-Operative Care
After the conclusion of the 7th module, you are encouraged to answer knowledge check questions. Answering the questions is not required to complete the course, however you are encouraged to take them to assess your retention of the material.
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What You Will Learn
Upon completion of this course, participants should gain strategies to:
Identify suitable candidates for transforaminal endoscopic discectomy at L4-5, including analyzing multiple patient factors such as clinical, radiographic, and anatomical ones;
Discern the foraminal anatomy, critical anatomical structures in the foramen, lateral recess, and spinal canal, and maintain clear spatial orientation of all three planes (x,y,z) during surgery;
Plan and execute the placement of instruments in the correct trajectory using intraoperative imaging, understand effective patient positioning, and provide appropriate postoperative care.
Disclaimer
NASS courses are created to enhance physician understanding of the complexity of performing these procedures only. The course is not designed to certify that attendees are proficient in the procedures taught in the course. NASS strongly advises participants to continue to have proctoring, mentoring and additional experience prior to treating patients.
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All Members and Nonmembers in the medical field.
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Cervical Spine Controversies: Getting the Weekend Warrior or Professional Athlete Back to Play
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This OnDemand webinar, presented in collaboration with the Cervical Spine Research Society (CSRS), addresses the complex challenges of managing cervical spine conditions in athletes. The webinar provides comprehensive insights into common pathologies such as burners/stingers, cervical radiculopathy, and cervical myelopathy, with a special focus on the unique return-to-play considerations at both the amateur and professional levels.
Participants will explore the latest advancements in treatment, including cervical disc replacement, and evaluate its role and effectiveness in contact sports. The webinar also covers critical counseling strategies for athletes with asymptomatic cervical stenosis, ensuring informed decisions about their return to sport. Gain the knowledge you need to navigate these controversies and support athletes in achieving safe and successful outcomes.
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Faculty
Scott L. Zuckerman, MD, MPH
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of this course, participants should gain strategies to:
Assess and treat burners/stingers, cervical radiculopathy, and cervical myelopathy in the athlete;
Discuss return to play considerations after ACDF or cervical disc replacement for various cervical spine pathologies;
Counsel athletes with cervical myelopathy on return to play considerations for non-impact vs impact sports.
Disclaimer
NASS courses are created to enhance physician understanding of the complexity of performing these procedures only. The course is not designed to certify that attendees are proficient in the procedures taught in the course. NASS strongly advises participants to continue to have proctoring, mentoring and additional experience prior to treating patients.
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All Members and Nonmembers in the medical field.
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Next Generation PEEK Interbody Fusion Devices: Scientific Foundations and Clinical Outcomes
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Dive into the future of spine surgery with a comprehensive webinar on the next generation of PEEK Interbody Fusion Devices (IBFDs). Since their initial regulatory clearance in 2001, PEEK IBFDs have transformed spine surgery, offering benefits such as radiolucency, optimal stiffness, and improved subsidence resistance. However, concerns about their biological passivity have spurred a resurgence of titanium implants. Now, decades of research and innovation are leading to groundbreaking advancements in PEEK IBFDs, introducing bioactive and porous features that enhance bone ongrowth and ingrowth.
This one and a half hour webinar recording provides an in-depth exploration of the scientific foundations and clinical outcomes associated with these new PEEK technologies. You'll gain insights into the materials science behind these innovations, preclinical developments, and the latest clinical data on bioactive and porous PEEK IBFDs.
This is a must-see webinar for spine professionals looking to stay ahead in the evolving landscape of spinal fusion technology.
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of this course, participants should gain strategies to:
Identify the ideal characteristics of interbody fusion devices to promote fusion;
Recall a comprehensive overview of new technologies in PEEK IBFDs;
Recite preclinical and clinical data for these new developments.
Disclaimer
NASS courses are created to enhance physician understanding of the complexity of performing these procedures only. The course is not designed to certify that attendees are proficient in the procedures taught in the course. NASS strongly advises participants to continue to have proctoring, mentoring and additional experience prior to treating patients.
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All Members and Nonmembers in the medical field.
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Management of Spondylolysis in Athletes
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In this webinar recording, faculty focus on the role of spondylolysis as a leading cause of low back pain in athletes. They discuss sport-specific prevalence and an evidence-based clinical and diagnostic imaging evaluation. The attendee will gain insight into the evidence for rehabilitation strategies, percutaneous interventions, and surgical management as well as prognosis for return to sport.
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Jonathan S. Kirschner, MD
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of this course, participants should gain strategies to:
Describe risk factors, prevalence, and prognosis for athletes with low back pain from spondylolysis;
Recognize optimal clinical and imaging modalities for the diagnosis of spondylolysis;
Summarize the latest evidence for specific interventions including bone stimulation, percutaneous interventions, and surgery for spondylolysis.
Disclaimer
NASS courses are created to enhance physician understanding of the complexity of performing these procedures only. The course is not designed to certify that attendees are proficient in the procedures taught in the course. NASS strongly advises participants to continue to have proctoring, mentoring and additional experience prior to treating patients.
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All Members and Nonmembers in the medical field
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2024 Spine Across the Sea
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Spinal Deformity: Strategies for Correction Realignment and Confirmation
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Achieving optimal spinal alignment is known to be a key factor in improving patient outcomes following adult spinal deformity surgery. Significant advances have been made in better understanding the optimal patient specific alignment. However, technical execution of the realignment plan and confirmation intraoperatively can be technically challenging. In this webinar recording, faculty focus on the safe execution of the realignment plan and obtaining confirmation intraoperatively. Additionally, you will learn strategies for refining correction if the initial realignment falls short of preoperative goals.
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of this course, participants should gain strategies to:
Assess the spinal alignment intraoperatively;
Understand how to adjust the spinal alignment if initial correction is suboptimal;
Describe how to safely execute adult spinal deformity surgery using neuromonitoring.
Disclaimer
NASS courses are created to enhance physician understanding of the complexity of performing these procedures only. The course is not designed to certify that attendees are proficient in the procedures taught in the course. NASS strongly advises participants to continue to have proctoring, mentoring and additional experience prior to treating patients.
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All Members and Nonmembers in the medical field.
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Early Career Webinar Series: Maintaining Healthy Work-Life Balance
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In this webinar recording, seasoned faculty discuss strategies for transitioning from training to establishing a thriving practice. Explore crucial topics including practice setup, financial management, and the decision between solo or group practice. You will gain invaluable insights on how to navigate challenges, avoid burnout, manage debt, and maintain a healthy work-life balance while fostering resilience in your professional and personal life.
Co-Chairs & Moderators
Michael R. Klein, MD, MS, FACS
Co-Moderators
Mohamed Soliman, MD, MSc, PhD
Faculty
Michael R. Klein, MD, MS, FACS
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of this course, participants should gain strategies to:
Understand the essential elements involved in setting up a successful practice, including considerations for solo versus group practice, and develop strategies to make informed decisions based on individual circumstances;
Identify potential sources of stress and burnout and learn strategies to mitigate these challenges, foster resilience, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Acquire practical knowledge and skills in practice set-up;
Disclaimer
NASS courses are created to enhance physician understanding of the complexity of performing these procedures only. The course is not designed to certify that attendees are proficient in the procedures taught in the course. NASS strongly advises participants to continue to have proctoring, mentoring and additional experience prior to treating patients.
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All Members and Nonmembers in the medical field
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Contemporary Management of Spinal Tumors
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This comprehensive course, developed in association with the NASS Section on Spine Oncology, presents the latest advances in surgical, medical and radiation oncology as they relate to spinal tumors and the importance of a multidisciplinary collaborative framework. Techniques, treatments, therapies, complications, risks and patient communications are covered in-depth.
The course also presents surgical demonstrations of the following procedures:
• Fenestrated/Expandable Screw Techniques (Open/Closed): Presented by Ilya Laufer, MD
• Separation Surgery: Presented by John H. Shin, MD
• Lumbar En Bloc Spondylectomy: Presented by Daniel G. Tobert, MD
• Sacrectomy Techniques: Presented by Raphaele Charest-Morin, MD
Chairs
John H. Shin, MD Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MS, US
Ilya Laufer, MD NYU Lagone Health, New York, NY, US
Faculty
Raphaele Charest-Morin, MD
Matthew L. Goodwin, MD, PhD, FACSM
Christina Huang Wright, MD, MPH
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of this course, participants should gain strategies to:
Understand the role of radiation and medical therapies for spinal tumors;
Describe the indications for surgery and recognize spine oncologic instability;
Identify how to counsel patients appropriately regarding survival, complications, and risks associated with surgery using available evidence;
Understand various surgical approaches and their technical advantages and limitation.
Disclaimer
NASS courses are created to enhance physician understanding of the complexity of performing these procedures only. The course is not designed to certify that attendees are proficient in the procedures taught in the course. NASS strongly advises participants to continue to have proctoring, mentoring and additional experience prior to treating patients.
Audience
In accordance with guidelines recommended by the CME Committee and adopted by the Board of Directors, physicians in the following specialties only may enroll in this course: Anesthesiology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Radiology, Neurology, Orthopedic Surgery, and Neurosurgery.
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Early Career Webinar Series: Working Effectively with Multi-Disciplinary Colleagues
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This webinar recording enhances your collaborative skills and effectiveness in a multidisciplinary healthcare setting. In today's dynamic medical landscape, successful patient outcomes often rely on seamless cooperation and communication among diverse specialists. Whether you're involved in Medical and Interventional Spine Practice, Ketamine and Chronic/Comprehensive Pain Practice, or Surgical Spine Practice, this webinar is tailored to equip you with essential strategies for fostering synergy across disciplines.
Chairs & Moderators
Santhosh A. Thomas, DO, MBA
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of this course, participants should gain strategies to:
Understand the importance of collaborative skills in multidisciplinary healthcare settings and their impact on patient outcome;
Identify key challenges and barriers to effective collaboration among diverse specialists;
Explore strategies for fostering seamless cooperation and communication within multidisciplinary teams, particularly in the context of Medical and Interventional Spine Practice, Ketamine and Chronic/Comprehensive Pain Practice, and Surgical Spine Practice;
Learn how to effectively navigate the dynamic landscape of modern healthcare to optimize patient care through multidisciplinary collaboration.
Disclaimer
NASS courses are created to enhance physician understanding of the complexity of performing these procedures only. The course is not designed to certify that attendees are proficient in the procedures taught in the course. NASS strongly advises participants to continue to have proctoring, mentoring and additional experience prior to treating patients.
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All Members and Nonmembers in the medical field
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Mastering Comprehensive Spine Patient Examinations
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With healthcare evolving, primary care providers are increasingly essential in spine subspecialty evaluations. This course enhances your ability to conduct detailed patient assessments, focusing on medical, behavioral histories, and comprehensive musculoskeletal exams for the spine and pelvis.
Learn to integrate modern technology while maintaining the integrity of hands-on patient care. Improve your diagnostic accuracy by understanding spinal conditions and refining examination techniques, crucial for effective treatment and patient outcomes.
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of this course, participants should gain strategies to:
Identify key elements in assessing spine patients' medical and behavioral history;
Perform comprehensive musculoskeletal exams for cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine, and pelvis;
Recognize the utility of developing technologies on clinical decision-making in spine care;
Evaluate and differentiate various spinal masqueraders across different body systems;
Apply strategies to optimize physical examination skills for improved spine patient outcomes.
Disclaimer
NASS courses are created to enhance physician understanding of the complexity of performing these procedures only. The course is not designed to certify that attendees are proficient in the procedures taught in the course. NASS strongly advises participants to continue to have proctoring, mentoring and additional experience prior to treating patients.
Audience
This course is designed for mid-level and allied health providers specializing in spine care, aiming to enhance their foundational examination skills crucial for effective patient assessment, differential diagnosis, and improved clinical outcomes in the evolving healthcare landscape.
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Early Career Webinar Series: Pearls and Pitfalls of Developing a Successful Spine Practice – Lessons Learned from Senior Physicians
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This webinar recording equips early-career spine professionals, including Residents and Fellows, with a practical and comprehensive approach to building a successful professional practice. Expert physician speakers, with extensive experience in their respective fields, share real-world examples, best practices, and actionable strategies to empower you in your professional journey. Purchase this OnDemand recording and watch anytime at your leisure.
Chair & Moderator
Michael Fehlings, MD, PhD, FRCSC
Moderators
Faculty
Zoher Ghogawala, MD, FACS
Santhosh A. Thomas, DO, MBA
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of this course, participants should gain strategies to:
Identify a practice setting and negotiate a contract;
Set up and build a successful practice;
Integrate clinical research into one’s practice;
Establish a healthy work/life balance.
Disclaimer
NASS courses are created to enhance physician understanding of the complexity of performing these procedures only. The course is not designed to certify that attendees are proficient in the procedures taught in the course. NASS strongly advises participants to continue to have proctoring, mentoring and additional experience prior to treating patients.
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All Members and Nonmembers in the medical field
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Lumbar Degenerative Spondylolisthesis: Radiological, Interventional and Surgical Evaluation, Management and Treatment
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In this webinar recording, faculty identify, display, and discuss the radiographical features that can be seen on x-ray, CT and MRI, with the intention to establish a timeline on which they clinically present. These features are routinely used in a spine clinic to assist with the diagnosis of spondylolisthesis and guide management. They consist of common structural and degenerative changes within the facet joints, posterior ligamentous complex, and the intervertebral disc. These features include: (1) Facet Morphology/Arthropathy, (2) Facet Effusion, (3) Facet Vacuum, (4) Synovial Cyst, (5) Vacuum disc and (6) Interspinous Ligament as markers of dysfunction, instability, and/or re-stabilization.
This webinar increases awareness of these radiographical markers, placing them within the framework of the currently accepted model of degenerative spondylolisthesis to help guide future research and treatment guidelines. To this aim, we assemble a multi-disciplinary context of the current state of literature on degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis.
What You'll Learn
Describe symptoms during a clinical presentation and evaluation of lumbar spondylolisthesis;
Assess key radiographic features and timeline of lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis;
Recognize interventional and physical therapy treatment options for lumbar spondylolisthesis;
Identify various surgical approaches for lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis.
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This course is open to all members and nonmembers in the medical field.
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Lateral Approaches to the Spine: Exploring Indications, Techniques, and Complication Management
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Lateral approach to the spine is a powerful tool in the armamentarium of the spine surgeon, accessing the anterior column without osteotomy. In this two hour webinar recording, leading experts in the field give a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in the indications, technique and management of complications of lateral approach to the spine. This webinar is targeted toward healthcare providers regardless of extent of experience.
What You'll Learn
Identify the indications and patient selection limitations of lateral approach;
Outline the technique in various lateral approaches to the spine;
Describe strategies to avoid and manage complications intra- and postoperatively in lateral approach.
Audience
This course is open to all members and nonmembers in the medical field.
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Social Media for the Spine Care Professional: Why, How, and When
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Social media has become a key factor in developing a robust clinical practice especially in big cities which the competition is significant. Patients do follow their surgeons on Instagram and additionally like to share their experiences and likes. Social media has bought the spine practice from B2B to D2C. Not surprisingly, the rate of spine physicians engaging in social media is fast growing. On the other hand, sponsored and targeted ads for acquiring customers are fast climbing. In this webinar recording, faculty discuss various social platforms, how to make them work for you, website optimization, where to place your ads, experiences with social media by early adopters, and understanding negative outcomes.
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Christoph P. Hofstetter, MD, PhD
What You'll Learn
Recognize social media and encompassment;
Develop social media presence;
Describe importance of # (hashtag) for information search;
Uphold patient privacy in media posting;
Handle deterrents of social media.
Audience
This course is open to all members and nonmembers in the medical field.
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Advanced Techniques of Cervical Total Disc Replacement and Expanding Indications
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Over the past 20 years, there have been numerous Level 1 clinical trials and robust deliberation to establish cervical total disc replacements (cTDR) in the care continuum. As cTDR designs and indications continue to mature, the understanding of how to utilize these devices to optimize patient outcomes continues to be debated. The advancement in endplate designs, motion patterns and material options allow better patient driven implant choices.
In this webinar recording, faculty discuss technique-based algorithms for approaching cTDR cases from the routine to the complex. Furthermore, understanding the relationship between these decisions and patient short/long-term outcomes. Finally, a discussion of revision cTDR and the opportunity to maintain motion preservation with cTDR.
What You'll Learn
Discuss the patient-driven surgical options for cTDR…not the one size fits most approach;
Review the clinical decisions, related complications and post-operative implications;
Distinguish the clinical data analysis for utilizing the right implants;
Present emerging ideas for indications for cTDR.
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Read One, Review One, Write One: Building Your Skills for Reviewing, Designing, and Publishing Research
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This course will provide an overview of reading and reviewing manuscripts of various study designs, along with discussion on ideal techniques for designing these studies with the goal of publishing a manuscript in a peer-reviewed journal.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should gain strategies to:
Identify the basic requirements and resources needed to perform research;
Review and critique the necessary components of manuscripts of various study designs;
Distinguish the primary expectations of publishing a manuscript of various study designs.
Audience
This course is open to all members and nonmembers in the medical field.
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NASS Faculty Development Program: Strategies to Become an Effective Facilitator of Learning
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This comprehensive, online interactive course is designed to equip prospective faculty members with the essential knowledge and skills needed to become effective teachers at NASS meetings, courses and beyond.
Throughout the program, esteemed faculty will guide learners through videos discussing key topics in teaching and learning. To promote active learning, interspersed throughout the presentations are interactive quizzes, games, and other activities designed to reinforce understanding of the material and provide opportunities for immediate feedback. By actively participating in these activities, learners can apply what they’ve learned and solidify their knowledge.
Course Completion: Approximately 2 hours but may be more or less depending on the learner’s self-directed pace.
The 7 interactive modules include:
Module 1: Principles of Adult Learning
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Module 2: Applying a Flipped Classroom Approach
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Module 3: Providing Effective Feedback
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Module 4: Introducing Reflection
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Module 5: Effective Presentation Skills
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Module 6: Managing Small Group Discussions
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Module 7: Managing Practical Exercises
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Disclaimer: Completion of the NASS Faculty Development Course does not guarantee participation as faculty in any NASS activity, including in-person, virtual, OnDemand, domestic and/or international events. While the NASS Faculty Development Course aims to enhance your teaching skills and knowledge, the selection of faculty for NASS courses is a separate process based on various factors such as expertise, experience, availability, and specific course requirements. Participation as faculty in NASS courses is subject to the discretion and evaluation of NASS organizers.
Faculty
Cristiano Menezes, MD, PhD
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should gain strategies to:
Understand the principles of adult learning, including the differentiation between working and long-term memory, and apply these principles to effectively plan and structure learning sessions;
Explore innovative teaching approaches, such as flipped classrooms, and develop strategies to engage learners, promote active participation, and maximize retention of knowledge;
Develop the skills to provide valuable feedback to learners, including understanding the role and value of feedback, overcoming barriers to delivering feedback, utilizing effective feedback models, and leading learning activities;
Cultivate reflective thinking skills, including understanding the importance of reflection in the learning process, differentiating between reflection-in-action and reflection-on-action, and utilizing models to structure reflective thinking;
Enhance presentation skills, including the ability to deliver captivating lectures, leverage technology effectively, evaluate lecture practices, and utilize various approaches to engage learners in group discussions.
Audience
This course is for all members and nonmembers in the medical field.
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Psychologically-Informed Practice: Implementing a New Model of Patient Care
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Psychologically-informed Practice (PiP) is defined as, “an approach to practice, with a focus on the identification and management of psychological and psychosocial obstacles to recovery of optimal function.” Growing evidence suggests that risk screening, reassurance, and advice to remain normally active positively
affect outcomes. These recognitions, and the shift toward new reimbursement models, are increasing demand for practical means to optimize patient care through PiP.
At present, PiP lags in spine care, with a lack of provider education as the primary obstacle.
This comprehensive online, interactive course consists of 10 modules led by expert faculty who thoroughly address PiP and its implementation. The course is designed to flexibly meet the interest of clinicians, administrators and payers who are increasingly engaged in health-systems design and value-based reimbursement strategies.
Faculty Discussion: It Takes a Village - Creating & Maintaining Psychologically-Informed Care Teams.
The Course Includes:
A Patient’s Perspective: An Interview with Wendy Whelan, NYCB Associate Artistic Director;
It Takes a Village: Creating & Maintaining Psychologically-Informed Care Teams (Faculty Panel Discussion);
10 foundational modules brought to you by an internationally recognized faculty of thought leaders and researchers emphasizing the practical “real-world” implementation of a PiP care model;
Module 1: From Biomedical to Biopsychosocial: The Evolution of PiP;
Module 2: The Patient-Provider Relationship: New Challenges in a Complex Health Care System;
Module 3: Neurophysiology and Neuropsychology of Pain: Current Evidence & Research Trends ;
Module 4: Essentials of Psychologically-Informed Clinical Evaluation and Treatment;
Module 5: Patient Education In a Time Constrained Health-Care Environment: What Works and How;
Module 6: Provider and Patient Skills Training: Motivating Behavior Change and Making It Stick;
Module 7: Psychologically Informed Surgical Decision-Making: Outcomes and Reimbursement Implications;
Module 8: Psychosocial Predictors, Moderators and Mediators: Impact on Outcomes and Chronic Spine Disability;
Module 9: PiP in Clinical Trials – Current and Next Generation Research;
Module 10: Assessment of Psychological Risk Factors/Risk Screening: Does Research Support Utility?;
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Michael Jacob Schneider, DC, PhD
Rob J.E.M. Smeets, MD, PhD
Upon completion of this activity, participants should gain strategies to:
Describe the distinction between the biomedical and biopsychosocial paradigms of spine care;
Express the ability to identify patients who can benefit from PiP;
Recite knowledge of inter-personal communication techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral strategies and Motivational Interviewing;
Identify at least two behavioral changes you can implement immediately.
Audience
This course is open to all members and nonmembers in the medical field.
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Transitioning Your Practice to Outpatient Lumbar Fusion
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In this one hour and 30 minute webinar recording, presenters describe the infrastructure necessary to perform outpatient lumbar fusion, select the most appropriate surgical fusion technique for an outpatient lumbar fusion, define optimal multi-modal analgesia treatments for outpatient lumbar fusion, assess ambulatory surgery center ownership models, and apply appropriate management options for outpatient lumbar fusion complications.
Faculty
Kingsley Abode-Lyamah, MD
Michael R. Conti Mica, MD
What You'll Learn
Describe the infrastructure necessary to perform outpatient lumbar fusion
Select the most appropriate surgical fusion technique for an outpatient lumbar fusion
Define optimal multi-modal analgesia treatments for outpatient lumbar fusion
Assess ambulatory surgery center ownership models
Apply appropriate management options for outpatient lumbar fusion complications
Audience
This course is open to all members and nonmembers in the medical field.
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Gut, the Final Frontier: Understanding the Link Between the Microbiome and the Spine
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In this hour-long webinar presented by the Section on Biologics & Basic Research, faculty examine the current knowledge on gut microbiome analysis and address the evidence supporting the correlation between the gut biome and subclinical infection contributing to high pseudoarthrosis rates. In addition, participants gain insight about the new changes to the standard of care and clinical procedures that will drastically reduce the rate of non-iatrogenic biofilm linked fusion failure.
Faculty
Christopher Hernandez, PhD
What You'll Learn
Review the clinical evidence, related subclinical infections and post-operative pathway
Discuss the clinical options for reducing risks
Recall the current and new technologies to reduce biofilm.
Audience
This course is open to all members and nonmembers in the medical field.
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Ankylosing Spondylitis: Nuances of Treatment
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This 1 hour and 15 minute webinar recording focuses on spinal ankylosing disorders: ankylosing spondylitis (AS), disseminated hyperostosis of the spine (DISH), and end-stage spondylosis. It explores the current trends in AS presentation, technical nuances of treatment, early complications and associated outcomes of trauma in AS patients. Spinal ankylosing disorders represent a healthcare challenge. When these patients experience trauma, their injuries are often underestimated. They often experience prolonged inpatient hospitalizations with significant morbidity and mortality. This webinar updates and expands the knowledge of surgeons and helps them evaluate, treat and counsel AS patients, including the risks unique to patients with ankylosing spondylitis.
What You'll Learn
Identify the operative vs non-operative treatment strategies in AS
Illustrate the nuances of percutaneous vs open treatment strategies in AS
Review the expected complications and age-specific outcomes of treatment in AS
Audience
This course is open to all members and nonmembers in the medical field.
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Best and Worst Cases in Spinal Deformity
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In this hour-long webinar recording presented by the Section on Spinal Deformity, presenters discuss how spinal deformity surgery is becoming significantly more prevalent due to an aging population as well as improved techniques and technologies that reduce risks and optimize outcomes. During this webinar, presenters discuss some of the best teaching cases given by leaders in the field with the worst outcomes and how these cases changed the physicians’ practices accordingly.
What You'll Learn
Identify warning signs for potential complications
Understand the implications of spinal alignment on the outcome of patients undergoing spinal deformity surgery
Understand preop and postop medical optimization of these patients
Achieve better surgical fixation intraop
Learn to be humble about facing and managing complications by seeing leaders in the field discussing their own
Audience
This course is open to all members and nonmembers in the medical field.
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From Past to Present: Changes in Implant Technology and Clinical Outcomes
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In this 1.5 hour long webinar recording presented by the Section on Biologics & Basic Research, presenters highlight the historical approaches and technologies of spine implants and how that carried us to today’s standards. From basic science research to clinical application, presenters discuss and provide insight about the history of implant design with the use of biologics and surgical approaches emphasizing patient outcomes.
What You'll Learn
Recall current and past implant technologies and outcomes utilizing biological approaches
Understand and examine approaches to choosing the best implants/biologics for each patient.
Explore potential novel ideas and biomaterials for progressing spine implant devices.
Audience
This course is open to all members and nonmembers in the medical field.
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MIS Series Course 1: Minimally Invasive Surgery for the Non-Minimally Invasive Surgeon
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This interactive online course will alleviate the fear and concern towards adopting MIS surgery. Starting with the basics, it then proceeds to a series of case presentations by the faculty, discussing 4 common pathologies (lumbar discectomy, lumbar stenosis, spine fracture and spondylolisthesis) traditionally managed with open surgery. Faculty will incorporate the advantages of the procedure and how it benefitted the patient. Also addressed will be strategies to avoid the possible complications for each approach. This course is self-paced and will take up to two hours to complete.
What You'll Learn
Discuss the scope of minimally invasive spine surgery
Recall steps for patient selection
Describe benefits of MIS for patients
Formulate an optimal approach for each pathology
Audience
This online course is directed towards all the spine surgeons who would like to pursue Minimally Invasive Spine (MIS) Surgery in their practice but have no prior experience. This course will provide the breadth of MIS surgery options available for the common pathologies encountered during the practice. The course is also targeted towards the ARNP/PA in the clinic, enabling them to identify candidate patients for MIS surgery for optimal planning.
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MIS Series Course 2: Radiation Reduction Strategies for Minimally Invasive Procedures
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This interactive online course will teach effective strategies to reduce radiation exposure. The course begins with the basic physics of fluoroscopic technology and definitions of common terms used to describe radiation exposure. Faculty will review the biologic effects and risks of radiation exposure, and will provide a description of protective equipment for both providers and patients. Radiation reduction strategies for the patient and practitioners are also addressed and two procedures will be described from the perspective of radiation reduction techniques: transforaminal epidural steroid injection and percutaneous pedicle screws. This course is self-paced and will take up to two hours to complete.
What You'll Learn
Recall the physics and biologic effects radiation exposure
Describe how to use protective equipment to limit radiation exposure to patients and practitioners
Recite how to limit radiation exposure and perform safe and effective procedures
Discuss how to safely perform common x-ray guided procedures with limited images
Audience
This online course is directed towards neurosurgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, physical therapists, anesthesiologists, radiologists and others who use fluoroscopic guidance for minimally invasive procedures that would like to learn effective strategies to reduce radiation exposure.
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Section on Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring: Regulatory and Medicolegal Aspects of Neuromonitoring in Spine Surgery
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As an independent profession, the neuromonitoring (IONM) community frequently publishes evidence-based guidelines and standards that establish and maintain expectations for how IONM should be performed. Depending on individual preferences and practice patterns, spine surgeons take on various levels of responsibility for the supervision, interpretation and technical performance of IONM, often without knowing these guidelines and standards exist. Deviations from guidelines and standards on the part of the surgeon are often documented by the IONM team for their medicolegal protection, potentially increasing exposure for the surgeon. Additionally, hospital policies and procedures that constrain the practice of IONM can reduce patient safety and result in additional unanticipated medicolegal exposure. This one hour webinar recording addresses the most common questions the IONM Section gets from the NASS community. Faculty are experts in IONM guidelines and standards, clinical practice patterns and closed claims involving IONM and spine surgery.
Moderators
Richard Vogel, PhD, DABNM
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should gain strategies to:
Understand the expectations established for the practice of IONM by nonsurgical guidelines and standards;
Recognize the complex medicolegal interaction between IONM and spine surgery, and what the IONM team does to protect itself;
Practice evidence- and value-based medicine relative to IONM in spine care, without increasing medicolegal exposure.
Audience
This course is open to all members and nonmembers in the medical field.
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Exercise Committee: How to Incorporate Psychologically-Informed Practice into Exercise Management of Spine Care: Behavioral Approaches
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Psychologically-Informed Practice can enhance guideline-based spine care and much attention has recently been placed on this topic. The COVID-19 pandemic has compounded behavioral aspects related to spine care - for both patients and providers. This one hour webinar recording is aimed at providing essential knowledge to help the spine provider make informed decisions about implementing Psychologically-Informed Practice for the management of patients with spinal pain disorders, with an emphasis on behavioral aspects related to delivering therapeutic exercise.
Moderators
John M. Mayer, DC, PhD, FACSM Exercise Committee Chair
Faculty
Brian Clifford, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Donald R. Murphy, DC, FRCC
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should gain strategies to:
Recognize the current evidence related to Psychologically-Informed Practice for guideline-based spine care;
Describe behavioral aspects and exercise delivery of spine related to the COVID-19 pandemic for patients and spine care providers;
Define the barriers and facilitators of Psychologically-Informed Practice for spine care in office and home settings;
Integrate the knowledge learned to effectively utilize Psychologically-Informed Practice to deliver therapeutic exercise for spine care.
Audience
This course is open to all members and nonmembers in the medical field.
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Section on Biologics & Basic Research: The Bone Morphogenetic Protein Pendulum: Reemergence of Use and Alternatives
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This one hour webinar recording discusses how the usage of bone morphogenetic protein has seen large fluctuations given the controversy regarding its safety profile. As reemergence of use continues to grow, it is important to evaluate the efficacy and safety of these applications. Additionally, small molecule and peptide alternatives to BMP2 are emerging, and critical analysis of their efficacy and safety is essential.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should gain strategies to:
Explore ongoing trends in use of BMP and additional clinical data regarding safety, efficacy, and value;
Discuss controversial applications of BMP and the current data in regard to safety and complications;
Examine new peptides and small molecule biologics for spinal fusion;
Explore future directions of biologic delivery.
Audience
This course is open to all members and nonmembers in the medical field.
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Maximizing Efficiency in Robotic Spine Surgery
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The recorded webinar focuses on optimizing the intraoperative setup and workflow for robotic spine surgery. Expert faculty provide insights into the latest techniques, comparing different robotic systems, and strategies to reduce operating room time. Attendees will gain practical knowledge on maintaining navigation accuracy, utilizing robotic technology effectively, and managing the logistics of acquiring this capital equipment.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should gain strategies to:
To be knowledgeable with the setup time and steps needed to perform robotic spine surgery;
Differentiate the similarities and differences in the two spinal robotic systems that are currently used;
Determine approaches to decrease operating room time when performing robotic spine surgery.
Audience
This course is open to all members and nonmembers in the medical field.
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Low Back Pain: A Review of Recommendations
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In January 2020, NASS released Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines for Multidisciplinary Spine Care: Diagnosis and Treatment of Low Back Pain. The objective of this guideline is to provide evidence-based recommendations to address key clinical questions surrounding the diagnosis and treatment of adult patients with nonspecific low back pain. The guideline, technical report, and bibliography are available free to the public online:
NASS Clinical Practice Guidelines
In this online course, the Clinical Practice Guideline Committee (formerly known as the Evidence-Based Guideline Development Committee) Co-Chairs and Low Back Pain Guideline Section Chairs will discuss the development process for this guideline and review the key recommendations for each section.
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Faculty
Zoher Ghogawala, MD, FACS
William C. Watters III, MD, MS
What You'll Learn
Describe the recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain as published in the North American Spine Society’s Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines for Multidisciplinary Spine Care: Diagnosis and Treatment of Low Back Pain.
Recognize the levels of evidence and grades of recommendations used to develop the North American Spine Society’s Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines for Multidisciplinary Spine Care: Diagnosis and Treatment of Low Back Pain.
Explain gaps in the literature and opportunities for future directions of research related to the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain.
Audience
This course is open to all members and nonmembers, including but not limited to: Anesthesiologists, Chiropractors, Neurologists, Neurosurgeons, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Orthopedic Surgeons, Pain Management, Physiatrists, Physician Assistants, Physical/Occupational Therapists, Radiologists, and other healthcare providers looking to participate in spine care specialty training.
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Nutrition Considerations You Need to Know for Spine Disorders
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Nutrition plays an important role in health, wellness, and prevention and treatment of various disorders. Numerous factors and comorbidities are apparent in patients with spinal pain disorders that may be responsive to nutritional interventions, ranging from physiological processes (e.g. inflammation) to general health (e.g. obesity). However, specific information is largely unavailable to assist spine care practitioners with clinical decision-making processes for implementation of nutritional approaches for their patients. This recorded webinar discusses nutritional considerations for management of spinal pain disorders.
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John Mayer, DC, PhD, CCRP, FACSM
Faculty
Ezequiel Gherscovici, PT, MSPT
Charity Lane, MS, MA, CPT, FNS, USAW
Ryan Tauzell, PT, MA, MDT
What You'll Learn
General Introduction to Nutrition for Spine Care
State of Nutrition in Society
Practitioners/Scope of Practice
Interprofessional Considerations, Misconceptions, Barriers
Physiological Considerations for Nutritional Management: Inflammation, Hormonal Influences, Nutrition for Healing
General Health Considerations for Nutritional Management: Obesity Management, Exercise and Nutrition, Prevention
Audience
This course is open to all members and nonmembers, including but not limited to: Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Chiropractors, Physician Assistants, Physical/Occupational Therapists, and other healthcare providers looking to participate in spine care specialty training.
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Nurse/Nurse Practitioner Specialty Spine Online Course
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There are relatively few educational opportunities for nurses who wish to participate in spine care specialty training. For those taking care of patients with spine pathology, a fundamental knowledge base and a similar language and terminology will enhance communication among practitioners and ultimately improve patient care and outcomes. This one-day course will review spine anatomy and terminology. There will be discussion about various spine pathologies and procedures. Participants will be introduced to topics related to physical exam, perioperative complications, psychosocial aspects of perioperative care and pain management. A multidisciplinary faculty will present information about the role of interventional spine techniques, physical therapy and chiropractic care. Faculty will emphasize the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to caring for patients with spine pathology.
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Corri Payton, BSN, MSN, ANP
What You'll Learn
Anatomy of the Spine
Introduction to Spine Terminology/Pathology
Introduction to Surgical Procedures
Introduction to the Spine Imaging
Introduction to the Physical Exam
Psychosocial Aspects of Perioperative Spine Care
Sawbones Demo for Live and Virtual Attendees
Physical Therapy/Chiropractic Care of the Spine
Interventional Spine Care
Postop Pain Management, Pharmacology Review
Patient Positioning in the OR
Postop Complications
Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring
Spinal Fusion Biology
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State-of-the-Art in Motor Control and Low Back Pain
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This course provides a once in a lifetime opportunity to hear from the leading international experts in motor control of the spine at the same time. The course is an unrivalled forum to learn the state-of-the-art on the relevance of motor control for management of low back pain, the latest evidence for “if” and “how” motor control treatments are effective for management of low back pain, and how to apply motor control intervention in clinical management of patients. The latest clinical and research evidence will be discussed by the leading international experts and the new frontiers will be highlighted. A particular focus will be on understanding “who” benefits from motor control training, “how” to match the right treatment to the right patient, and “when” it is most effective.
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Shirley Sahrmann, PT, PhD
Linda van Dillen, PT, PhD
What You'll Learn
Why Might Motor Control Training Work?
The Functional Coupling of the Deep Abdominal and Paraspinal Muscles
Nonspecific Effects of Motor Control Training
Peripheral Muscle and Central Brain Changes in Recurrent LBP
Neural Correlates of Proprioceptive Impairment in Patients with Recurrent Nonspecific LBP
The Difficulties of Treating Enhanced Pain Occurring as a Consequence of Inflammation-induced Sensory Neuroplasticity
Adherence: An Important but Often Forgotten Determinant of Treatment Effectiveness
Clinical Trials in Motor Control for Low Back Pain
Clinical Application of Motor Control to Low Back Pain: Movement Systems Impairment
Clinical Application of Motor Control to Low Back Pain: Motor Control Training
Audience
This course is open to all members and nonmembers, including but not limited to: Anesthesiologists, Pain Management, Chiropractors, Physiatrists, Neurologists, Physical/Occupational Therapists, Neurosurgeons, Nurse Practitioners, Radiologists and Orthopedic Surgeons.
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How to Do a Quality Manuscript Review
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The Spine Journal (TSJ) Reviewers make important contributions to spine science for the benefit of patients and practitioners worldwide. TSJ has rapidly become the world's leading scientific spine publication thanks to superior efforts of authors, reviewers and editors. As a result, submissions to The Spine Journal are at an all-time high and so is demand for high quality primary manuscript reviews.
To support TSJ Reviewers, whose time is valuable and often scarce, TSJ Editors provide helpful and timesaving advice on how to critique manuscripts based on specific criteria. They discuss current peer-reviewer guidelines for TSJ and scientific journals, suggest helpful resources, and provide examples of best ways to communicate constructive comments and recommendations to authors and editors.
Moderator
Conor O’Neill, MD Deputy Editor
Faculty
Eric Hurwitz, DC, PhD Deputy Editor
Eeric Truumees, MD Deputy Editor
Michael Stauff, MD Deputy Editor
Taylor Bowen Managing Editor
What You'll Learn
Life-Cycle of a Manuscript
What Makes a Good Manuscript? Quality Checklists for Reviewers
Statistical Analysis, Interpretation and Presentation: What to Look (and Look Out) For
Importance of Good Reviews (and How Bad Ones Impact the Process)
Elements of a Good Review
The Reader's Perspective
Ethical Guidelines for Reviewers
Audience
This course is open to all members and nonmembers. Spine Journal Reviewers receive free registration and NASS Members receive a discounted registration rate.
Spine Journal Reviewers can receive free registration by emailing [email protected] and requesting complimentary registration to participate in the course.
Disclosures
Bowen, Taylor: Nothing to disclose. Hurwitz, Eric: Consulting: RAND Corporation (B), Western University of Health Sciences (B), National Institutes of Health (A), Southern California University of Health Sciences (B), The North Carolina State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees (B); Trips/Travel: Global Spine Care Initiative (B), RAND Corporation (B); Other Office: The Spine Journal (Deputy Editor); Research Support - Investigator Salary: National Institutes of Health (B, Paid directly to institution/employer); Other: Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research (Chair of the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research Data and Safety Monitoring Committee), World Spine Care (Co-chair of the World Spine Care Research Committee), Global Spine Care Initiative (Member of the Global Spine Care Initiative Scientific Secretariat). O'Neill, Conor: Stock Ownership: Relievant (0.17%), Nocimed (0.70%). Stauff, Michael: Nothing to Disclose Truumees, Eeric: Royalties: Stryker Spine (C); Stock Ownership: Doctor's Research Group (<1%); Private Investments: IP Evolutions (33%); Board of Directors: North American Spine Society (Travel expenses); Other Office: AAOS Communications Cabinet (Incoming Editor-in-Chief of AAOS Now, AAOS Communications Cabinet, travel expenses); Research Support - Investigator Salary: Relievant (B, Paid directly to institution/employer); Research Support - Staff and/or Materials: Globus (B, Paid directly to institution/employer); Other: Stryker Biotech (None, Paid directly to institution/employer).
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MRI of the Spine: Essentials for the Spine Specialist
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Although the ability to evaluate MRI studies is critical to the delivery of effective spine care, most spine specialists learn this skill in an informal fashion during training and in clinical practice. As a result, we may not have an understanding of the science and physics behind MR imaging and the various pulse sequences that are available for obtaining the scans. Many of us prefer to read our patients’ MR imaging studies ourselves rather than rely solely on the “official” radiologist’s report. We learn to make preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative decisions based on those readings. However, unlike radiologists who are trained to evaluate MRI studies in a systematic fashion, we may be more likely to evaluate the images in a less organized manner and to rely on our anatomic expertise and experience, which may not be the most effective method.
This online course teaches spine specialists how to systematically evaluate and interpret MR imaging studies of the spine. Although there are many courses that focus on MR imaging of the spine, this one is distinctive in that it is given by spine surgeons and radiologists specifically for spine specialists. As such, it is more clinically oriented than other courses. It also provides an excellent reference for radiologists and others such as physical medicine and rehabilitation clinicians, rheumatology physicians, and nonoperative musculoskeletal care specialists who evaluate MR images of the spine and who would like to gain a better appreciation of the associated clinical aspects.
What You'll Learn
Essentials of MRI Physics, Pulse Sequences and MRI Safety
Systematic Review of MR Imaging Studies
MRI Anatomy of the Spine and Normal Variants
MRI of the Cervical Spine
Occipitocervical Imaging and Pathology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Lumbar Spine
Tumors of the Spine
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Pediatric Spine
Correlation of MRI with Other Imaging Modalities
Advanced Techniques in Spine MRI
Audience
Spine specialists who want to learn how to evaluate and interpret MR imaging studies of the spine, including radiologists, physical medicine and rehabilitation clinicians, rheumatology physicians, and nonoperative musculoskeletal care specialists who evaluate MR images of the spine and who would like to gain a better appreciation of the associated clinical aspect.
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MRI Webinar Series: Advanced MRI Technologies
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Although the ability to evaluate MRI studies is critical to the delivery of effective spine care, most spine specialists learn this skill in an informal fashion during training and in clinical practice. As a result, we may not have an understanding of the science and physics behind MR imaging and the various pulse sequences that are available for obtaining the scans. Many of us prefer to read our patients’ MR imaging studies ourselves rather than rely solely on the “official” radiologist’s report. We learn to make preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative decisions based on those readings. However, unlike radiologists who are trained to evaluate MRI studies in a systematic fashion, we may be more likely to evaluate the images in a less organized manner and to rely on our anatomic expertise and experience, which may not be the most effective method.
This recorded webinar series will help teach spine specialists how to systematically evaluate and interpret MR imaging studies of the spine. Although there are many courses that focus on MR imaging of the spine, this series is distinctive in that it is given by spine surgeons and radiologists specifically for spine specialists. As such, it is more clinically oriented than other educational opportunities. It also provides an excellent reference for radiologists and others such as physical medicine and rehabilitation clinicians, rheumatology physicians, and medical musculoskeletal care specialists who evaluate MR images of the spine and who would like to gain a better appreciation of the associated clinical aspects.
What You'll Learn
Define and recognize the normal MRI anatomy of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine
Cite and apply the rationale for use of the most common MRI pulse sequences used in the spine
Describe the most commonly seen pathologic findings in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine
Utilize a systematic approach to evaluate MR imaging studies
Correlate the imaging findings on spine MRI with those on other imaging modalities
Audience
Spine surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, physiatrists, interventional pain specialists, fellows, residents, orthopedists, PA/NPs, nurses, physical therapists and other professionals with an interest in spine care.
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Section on Biologics & Basic Research: Osteoporosis & the Elderly
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This recorded webinar focuses on the unique challenges of managing osteoporosis in elderly spine surgery patients. Experts will discuss instrumentation considerations for fragile bone structures, pharmacological treatments, and the role of vitamin D in bone health. It equips spine surgeons with the latest insights and practical approaches for improving outcomes in elderly patients with osteoporosis, addressing both surgical and medical management strategies.
What You'll Learn
Describe the key considerations for instrumentation in spine surgery for elderly patients with osteoporosis, focusing on bone fragility and surgical technique adjustments.
Identify pharmacological treatment options and diagnostic methods for managing osteoporosis in elderly patients undergoing spine surgery.
Evaluate the role of vitamin D in osteoporosis management, including criteria for correction and supplementation in surgical patients.
Assess strategies to improve bone health and surgical outcomes in elderly patients with osteoporosis through both surgical and non-surgical interventions.
Analyze case studies and research findings to apply evidence-based approaches for managing osteoporosis in elderly spine surgery patients.
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Orthopedists, PA/NPs, Nurses, Physical Therapists, scoliosis specialists and other professionals with an interest in spine care
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Section on Biologics & Basic Research: Infection Control
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This recorded webinar provides an in-depth exploration of surgical site infections (SSI) in spine surgery. It covers epidemiological factors, preventive strategies, and treatment considerations, with expert insights into MRSA screening, antibiotic protocols, and when surgical intervention is required. Attendees will gain knowledge on the latest trends and evidence-based approaches to reduce infection risk and improve patient outcomes in spine surgery.
What You'll Learn
Describe the epidemiology of surgical site infections in spine surgery, including common bacterial causes and trends in antibiotic treatment.
Identify key risk factors and preventive strategies for reducing SSI in spine surgery, such as MRSA nasal swabs, preoperative cleansing protocols, and vancomycin powder.
Assess the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of infection control measures, including postoperative antibiotic protocols, in preventing spine SSIs.
Analyze diagnostic methods for differentiating between superficial and deep infections in spine surgery, including the use of imaging studies.
Determine appropriate surgical intervention strategies for treating SSIs in spine surgery, focusing on operative timing and associated complications
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Orthopedists, PA/NPs, nurses, physical therapists, scoliosis specialists and other professionals with an interest in spine care.
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MRI Webinar Series: Cervical and Lumbar MRI
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Although the ability to evaluate MRI studies is critical to the delivery of effective spine care, most spine specialists learn this skill in an informal fashion during training and in clinical practice. As a result, we may not have an understanding of the science and physics behind MR imaging and the various pulse sequences that are available for obtaining the scans. Many of us prefer to read our patients’ MR imaging studies ourselves rather than rely solely on the “official” radiologist’s report. We learn to make preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative decisions based on those readings. However, unlike radiologists who are trained to evaluate MRI studies in a systematic fashion, we may be more likely to evaluate the images in a less organized manner and to rely on our anatomic expertise and experience, which may not be the most effective method.
This recorded webinar series will help teach spine specialists how to systematically evaluate and interpret MR imaging studies of the spine. Although there are many courses that focus on MR imaging of the spine, this series is distinctive in that it is given by spine surgeons and radiologists specifically for spine specialists. As such, it is more clinically oriented than other educational opportunities. It also provides an excellent reference for radiologists and others such as physical medicine and rehabilitation clinicians, rheumatology physicians, and medical musculoskeletal care specialists who evaluate MR images of the spine and who would like to gain a better appreciation of the associated clinical aspects.
What You'll Learn
Define and recognize the normal MRI anatomy of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine
Cite and apply the rationale for use of the most common MRI pulse sequences used in the spine
Describe the most commonly seen pathologic findings in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine
Utilize a systematic approach to evaluate MR imaging studies
Correlate the imaging findings on spine MRI with those on other imaging modalities
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Spine surgeons, Orthopedic Surgeons, Neurosurgeons, Physiatrists, Interventional Pain Specialists, Fellows, Residents, Orthopedists, PA/NPs, Nurses, Physical Therapists and other professionals with an interest in spine care.
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MRI Webinar Series: Anatomy, Systematic Approach and Other Modalities
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Although the ability to evaluate MRI studies is critical to the delivery of effective spine care, most spine specialists learn this skill in an informal fashion during training and in clinical practice. As a result, we may not have an understanding of the science and physics behind MR imaging and the various pulse sequences that are available for obtaining the scans. Many of us prefer to read our patients’ MR imaging studies ourselves rather than rely solely on the “official” radiologist’s report. We learn to make preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative decisions based on those readings. However, unlike radiologists who are trained to evaluate MRI studies in a systematic fashion, we may be more likely to evaluate the images in a less organized manner and to rely on our anatomic expertise and experience, which may not be the most effective method.
This recorded webinar series will help teach spine specialists how to systematically evaluate and interpret MR imaging studies of the spine. Although there are many courses that focus on MR imaging of the spine, this series is distinctive in that it is given by spine surgeons and radiologists specifically for spine specialists. As such, it is more clinically oriented than other educational opportunities. It also provides an excellent reference for radiologists and others such as physical medicine and rehabilitation clinicians, rheumatology physicians, and medical musculoskeletal care specialists who evaluate MR images of the spine and who would like to gain a better appreciation of the associated clinical aspects.
What You'll Learn
Define and recognize the normal MRI anatomy of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.
Cite and apply the rationale for use of the most common MRI pulse sequences used in the spine.
Describe the most commonly seen pathologic findings in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.
Utilize a systematic approach to evaluate MR imaging studies.
Correlate the imaging findings on spine MRI with those on other imaging modalities.
Audience
Spine surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, physiatrists, interventional pain specialists, fellows, residents, orthopedists, PA/NPs, nurses, physical therapists and other professionals with an interest in spine care.
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