Spine Surgical Indications Case Conference - 12/2/2021

Add to Calendar Spine Surgical Indications Case Conference - 12/2/2021 12/2/2021 6:00:00 AM 12/2/2021 7:00:00 AM America/Chicago For More Details: https://vumc.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=45375 Description: Case presentations and discussion of patients with surgical indications seen in clinic. Goal is to determine best surgical plans, review exceptional surgical results as well as complications. Complex patients, diagnostic dilemmas, and interesting or unusual diagnosis will also be presented with follow up. Presentations and discussions will be between Attending Neurosurgical and Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon... Online false MM/DD/YYYY


Thursday, December 2, 2021, 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM, Online


Specialties - Anesthesiology, Neurological Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)


Case presentations and discussion of patients with surgical indications seen in clinic. Goal is to determine best surgical plans, review exceptional surgical results as well as complications. Complex patients, diagnostic dilemmas, and interesting or unusual diagnosis will also be presented with follow up. Presentations and discussions will be between Attending Neurosurgical and Orthopaedic Spine Surgeons at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. There are plans for occasional lectures and invited guests.

Objective(s): 1 Describe and discuss surgical treatment options for the patient. 2 Describe and discuss the optical workup for the underline pathology. 3 Discuss anticipated patient outcomes.
Location: Online
Specialties: Anesthesiology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Neurological Surgery

Faculty Disclosures:
Raymond J Gardocki, MD (Joimax-Speaking and Teaching-I teach endoscopic spine surgery for Joimax which includes cadaver labs and lectures.-Endcoscopic Spine Surgery equipment -Adult degenerative spine pathology primarily-Option_2-Option_2-We will discuss endoscopic surgery but not the specific equipment manufacturer.|Arthrex-Consulting Fee-Consultant with potential royalties for a bone fixation screw applied to the spine.-Headless compression screw-Spine fractures, spondylolysis and patients who need posterior stabilization for fusions.-Option_2-Option_2-These pathologies will be discussed with potential treatments but not necessarily the brand of any type of fixation.|Integrity Implants-Consulting Fee-I teach endoscopic fusion as well as help design the tools and techniques for endoscopic interbody fusion. I receive consulting fees for these services and I am eligible for royalties from endoscopic implant sales.-Flarehawk inter body fusion cage-Adult spine conditions amenable to posterior or transforaminal interbody lumbar fusion-Option_2-Option_2-The technique of endoscopic fusion will likely be discussed but not necessarily the implant brand. - 07/23/2021)
Amir Abtahi, MD (Nothing to disclose - 11/02/2021)



Objectives
After participating in this education activity, you should be able to:

  1. Describe and discuss surgical treatment options for the patient.
  2. Describe and discuss the optical workup for the underline pathology.
  3. Discuss anticipated patient outcomes.