Ticketed Course Only: On or Before June 10 = $600 / After June 10 = $750

Monday, July 21, 2025

Next-Gen Tech in Spine Surgery and Education: AI, Surgical Simulation, Virtual and Augmented Reality
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Interventional Spine Care from A to Z
12:00–6:00 p.m.

Participants will learn and practice various procedures including vertebral augmentation, disc access, sacroiliac injections, facet blocks, radiofrequency facet denervation, spinal cord stimulation, lumbar diagnostic spinal nerve blocks and epidural injections. Close interaction with faculty will allow ample time to share tips and for case discussions.

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Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Tackling the Endoscopic Spine Surgery Learning Curve: Principles, Indications, and Techniques
8:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Faculty will examine the growing field of endoscopic spine surgery (ESS) in the treatment of spinal disorders. ESS techniques treat diverse spinal pathologies, including lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and cervical disc herniation. Participants will hear the most recent technological developments and surgical techniques in ESS. Moreover, the faculty will discuss the technical challenges and surgical learning curve associated with endoscopic spine surgery and surgical tips and pearls to help manage the learning curve. Through this course, surgeons who are interested in adopting or expanding their use of ESS will become equipped with knowledge and training to apply in clinical practice.

Mastering Endoscopic Spine Surgery from Uniportal to Biportal Endoscopy
12:30–5:30 p.m.

This advanced hands-on cadaver lab course offers spine surgeons an opportunity to explore the evolutionary transition from uniportal to biportal endoscopic spine surgery. Under the guidance of experienced endoscopic spine specialists, participants will learn both theoretical foundations and practical applications of these minimally invasive techniques. The course focuses specifically on expanding surgical indications across various spinal pathologies, comparing the advantages and limitations of each approach while providing comprehensive training on anatomical landmarks, surgical techniques, and safety considerations.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

State-of-the-Art Technology & Techniques in MIS and Complex Cervical & Thoracolumbar Spine Surgery
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Faculty will provide didactic and hands-on educational advancement for surgeons, residents, and fellows interested in learning the latest surgical indications, considerations, and techniques in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery. Faculty will discuss surgical indication, surgical anatomy, technique pearls, complication avoidance, and complication management in a small group environment.

BADGES AND ADMITTANCE

Only persons registered for this meeting are admitted to the education sessions and meals. Badges must be worn at all times to gain admittance to all official NASSi functions. Counterfeiting, copy or sharing badges is prohibited, and doing so may result in removal from the meeting and/or revocation of NASSi membership.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations must be submitted on or before June 30, 2025 to receive a refund less the cancellation processing fee(s). Fees are $150 General/$75 Hands-On, and/or $20 Guest Welcome Reception. Submit your cancellation via email.

Note: General registrations can be transferred to OnDemand Recordings after cancellation deadline. No substitutions allowed.

NASSi reserves the right to cancel, reschedule, or reformat (including to digital form) programs due to circumstances beyond its control or close registration when programs are oversubscribed. For these reasons, registrants are advised against purchasing non-refundable airline tickets. NASSi is not responsible for penalties incurred as a result of cancelled transportation fares, hotel reservation policies or Visa rejection/refusals. Written, verbal, or fax notice of cancellation will be given within five (5) working days of the actual date of the program whenever possible. NASSi reserves the right to modify this policy at any time.

CHANGE/TRANSFER POLICY

Registrations are not transferable. Email or call (630) 230-3600 to modify your registration (e.g., add a ticketed course, guest welcome reception, edit spelling of name). These modifications are not available online.

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WAIVER OF LIABILITY/DISCLAIMER

The material presented at this event is for educational purposes only. The material is not intended to represent the only, nor necessarily the best, method or procedure appropriate for the medical situations discussed; rather, it is intended to present an approach, view, statement or opinion of the faculty that may be helpful to others who face similar situations. There may be on occasion, changes in content or faculty. In this event, an announcement will be made.

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