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Coding Update 2015: Essentials and Controversies of Spine Care Coding (Skyline Ballroom D)

12 Oct 15
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Medical, Surgical

Speaker(s): David Cohen, MD, MPH ; Donna Lahey, RNFA, CNOR ; Paul Saiz, MD ; R. Dale Blasier, MD, FRCSC, MBA ; Scott Horn, DO ; William Mitchell, MD
Co-chairs: R. Dale Blasier, MD, FRCSC, MBA; Scott I. Horn, DO Recognized by spine professionals as one of the most comprehensive, informative, a... More...

Hands-on Course: Complex Spine Surgery (International Physicians Only) (Room The Learning Place; Red Theatre)

12 Oct 15
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
These international workshops feature renowned faculty, lectures and a hands-on lab utilizing state-of-the-art surgical instrumentation. Faculty pr... More...

Hands-on Course: Complex Spine Surgery (International Physicians Only) (Room The Learning Place)

12 Oct 15
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
These international workshops feature renowned faculty, lectures and a hands-on lab utilizing state-of-the-art surgical instrumentation. Faculty pr... More...

Fundamentals of Evidence-Based Medicine (Skyline Ballroom C)

13 Oct 15
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Medical, Surgical

Speaker(s): Charles Reitman, MD ; Christopher Bono, MD ; D. Scott Kreiner, MD ; Daniel Resnick, MD, MS ; Gary Ghiselli, MD ; Steven Hwang, MD ; William Watters III, MD, MS ; Zoher Ghogawala, MD, FACS
Chair: Charles A. Reitman, MD This course provides the fundamentals of evidence-based medicine (EBM) with specific focus on critically appraisin... More...

Coding Update 2015: Essentials and Controversies of Spine Care Coding (Skyline Ballroom D)

13 Oct 15
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Medical, Surgical

Speaker(s): Charles Mick, MD ; Donna Lahey, RNFA, CNOR ; R. Dale Blasier, MD, FRCSC, MBA ; Scott Horn, DO
Co-chairs: R. Dale Blasier, MD, FRCSC, MBA; Scott I. Horn, DO Recognized by spine professionals as one of the most comprehensive, informative, a... More...

Hands-on Course: Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (Room W474)

13 Oct 15
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Surgical

Speaker(s): Andrew Kam, MBBS, FRACS ; Christoph Hofstetter, MD, PhD ; Christopher Yeung, MD ; Gregory Mundis, MD ; Karthik Madhavan, MD ; Michael Steinmetz, MD ; Michael Wang, MD ; Neel Anand, MD ; Raja Rampersaud, MD, FRCSC ; Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, MBA ; Thomas Mroz, MD ; Yu Liang, MD
Chair: Michael Y. Wang, MD, FACS Co-chair: Raja Y. Rampersaud, MD, FRCSC This hands-on course reviews basic and advanced techniques of minimall... More...

Section on Biologics and Basic Research: The Biology of the Degenerative Disc: To Fuse or Not to Fuse... This is the Question: Clinical and Applied Science updates in Degenerative Disc Disease (Room W470A)

13 Oct 15
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Surgical

Speaker(s): Edward Benzel, MD ; Gwendolyn Sowa, MD, PhD ; James Kang, MD MD ; Jason Savage, MD ; William Mark Erwin, DC, PhD
Chair: W. Mark Erwin, DC, PhD Recent publications, meetings and shared experience make it clear that there is no consensus regarding the best ch... More...

Section on Spine Motion Technology: The Evolution of Total Disc Replacement and Future Directions (Room 470B)

13 Oct 15
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Surgical

Speaker(s): Lisa Ferrara, PhD ; Luiz Pimenta, MD, PhD ; Matthew Gornet, MD ; Michael Hisey, MD ; Richard Guyer, MD ; Rolando Garcia, Jr., MD, MPH ; Scott Blumenthal, MD ; Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, MBA ; Yong Hai, MD, PhD
Chair: Scott L. Blumenthal, MD The first part of this course focuses on lumbar total disc replacement (TDR). Faculty review the current status w... More...

Technique Workshop: Fundamentals of Spine Deformity (Room W471)

13 Oct 15
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Surgical

Speaker(s): Christopher Ames, MD ; Christopher DeWald, MD ; Juan Uribe, MD ; Richard Hostin Jr., MD ; Ronald Lehman, MD ; Serena Hu, MD
Chairs: Christopher P. Ames, MD; Ronald A. Lehman, Jr., MD This workshop focuses on didactic discussions including: sagittal and coronal balance... More...

Technique Workshop: Cervical Spine Stabilization (Room W471)

13 Oct 15
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Surgical

Speaker(s): Ajit Krishnaney, MD ; Christopher Ames, MD ; Daniel Resnick, MD, MS ; Jason Savage, MD ; Michael Steinmetz, MD ; Thomas Mroz, MD
Chair: Thomas E. Mroz, MD Co-chair: Michael P. Steinmetz, MD This workshop focuses on didactic discussions including: anterior and posterior in... More...

Welcome Reception (Hilton Chicago Grand Ballroom)

13 Oct 15
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Ready to meet a few new faces at this year’s meeting? Or just reconnect with your colleagues? The Welcome Reception is the perfect opportunit... More...

Exercise Booth Volunteer Training (Invitation Only) (Room W473)

14 Oct 15
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
A multidisciplinary committee charged with evaluating and consolidating all existing NASS exercise-related publications. Educates spine care provid... More...

Registry Committee Meeting (Invitation Only) (Room W475A)

14 Oct 15
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Responsible for the design and implementation of a NASS Registry. Committees serve an important function addressing issues that affect our indus... More...

NASS Working for You: Spine Registry Update (Skyline Ballroom AB)

14 Oct 15
7:30 AM - 7:35 AM
Speaker(s): Daniel Resnick, MD, MS
Moderator: Daniel K. Resnick, MD, MS More...

Section on Biologics and Basic Research: Interbody Fusion Options: So many Designs, So Many Materials... How Do You Choose the Best Option for Your Patient (Skyline Ballroom AB)

14 Oct 15
7:35 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Surgical

Speaker(s): Celeste Abjornson, PhD ; Darren Lebl, MD ; David Stafford, BS ; Frank Cammisa Jr., MD ; Glenn Stiegman, MS ; R. Todd Allen, MD, PhD ; Richard Guyer, MD ; Safdar Khan, MD ; Sam Stupp, PhD ; Scott Daffner, MD ; Wellington Hsu, MD
Moderator: Celeste Abjornson, PhD This symposium is designed to provide spine care providers scientific and clinical data on the various materia... More...

Committee on Ethics and Professionalism (Invitation Only) (Room W472)

14 Oct 15
8:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Advises NASS leadership on the latest research regarding issues of disclosure, ethics, and professionalism, including the regular maintenance and r... More...

Best Papers: Biologics and Fusion (Skyline Ballroom AB)

14 Oct 15
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker(s): Carlo Santaguida, MD ; Dageng Huang, MD ; Gwendolyn Sowa, MD, PhD ; Michael Vives, MD ; Seung Hwan Yoon, MD, PhD ; Steven Glassman, MD ; Zeeshan Sardar, MD, MSc
Moderator: Gwendolyn A. Sowa, MD, PhD 1. Moved to Resident/Fellow Research Awards Presentations Session (Friday, October 16, 3:20 – 3:50 p... More...

NASS Career Fair (Room NASS Resource Center (Booth 669))

14 Oct 15
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Stop by the NASS Career Fair to speak with employers face-to-face about opportunities in their organizations. This is a free service to NASS member... More...

Meet the Author (Room The Learning Place)

14 Oct 15
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Speaker(s): Adam Shimer, MD ; Alok Sharan, MD, MHCDS ; Baron Lonner, MD ; Bryce Basques, MD, MHS ; Saankritya Ayan, MD
Yellow Theater Meet the Author: Adam L. Shimer, MD University of Virginia Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Charlottesville, VA, US Green... More...

Practical Theater: Navigating CMS Quality Initiatives (PQRS and Value-based Modifier): How to Successfully Report and Avoid Payment Adjustments (Room The Learning Place, Red Theater)

14 Oct 15
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Stop by to learn more about the latest reporting requirements for the Medicare Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) and Value-Based Payment Mo... More...

Section on Robotics and Navigation Meeting (Invitation Only) (Room W473)

14 Oct 15
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Creates a forum where unbiased experts in this field can help evaluate the merits of technological advances. The experts will have the task of educ... More...

NASS Working for You: Update on Sections (Skyline Ballroom AB)

14 Oct 15
10:30 AM - 10:35 AM
Speaker(s): William Mitchell, MD
Moderator: William Mitchell, MD More...

How Much Evidence is Enough? When to Translate New Biologics into Clinical Practice (Skyline Ballroom C)

14 Oct 15
10:35 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Surgical

Speaker(s): Gwendolyn Sowa, MD, PhD ; James Kang, MD MD ; Jason Savage, MD ; Wellington Hsu, MD ; William Mark Erwin, DC, PhD
Moderator: Gwendolyn Sowa, MD, PhD The field of biologic therapies continues to rapidly expand as new technologies become available. As we proce... More...

Recent Advances in Managing Postoperative Pain Without Opioids (Skyline Ballroom AB)

14 Oct 15
10:35 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Medical, Surgical

Speaker(s): Anand Veeravagu, MD ; Choll Kim, MD, PhD ; Christoph Hofstetter, MD, PhD ; Fred Geisler, MD, PhD ; Joseph Cheng, MD, MS ; Karthik Madhavan, MD ; Matthew Smuck, MD ; Michael Reed, DPT, OCS ; Michael Wang, MD ; Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, MBA
Moderators: Michael L. Reed, DPT, OCS; Michael Y. Wang, MD, FACS Spine surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the Un... More...

Coding Committee Meeting (Invitation Only) (Room W475B)

14 Oct 15
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Participates in the AMA's CPT Editorial Panel and Relative Value Update Committee (RUC) to ensure development of appropriate CPT codes and reco... More...

Investment Committee Meeting (Invitation Only) (Room W472)

14 Oct 15
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
This committee provides oversight on the organizations investment policies and procedures. They also review investment activity on an ongoing basis... More...

North American Spine Foundation Board Meeting (Invitation Only) (Room W476)

14 Oct 15
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
North American Spine Foundation is a non-profit organization established to end spine-related disability through research, education and advocacy ... More...

Patient Education Committee Meeting (Invitation Only) (Room W475A)

14 Oct 15
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Determines topics that would benefit spine care physicians and their patients by increasing the understanding of spine disorders and conditions and... More...

Section on Allied Health Meeting (Invitation Only) (Room W473)

14 Oct 15
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Improves the spine care of patients through expanding skills and knowledge of allied health professionals, and improves the scope and perspective o... More...

Solution Showcase: Rationale and Evidence for Full-Endoscopic Spine Surgery (Room Technical Exhibition, Booth 1799)

14 Oct 15
12:00 PM - 12:25 PM
Speaker(s): Martin Komp, MD, PhD MD, PhD ; Sebastian Ruetten, MD, PhD
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Leadership Development and Training (Room W471)

14 Oct 15
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Medical, Surgical

Speaker(s): Kevin O'Connor ; Mitchel Harris, MD, FACS
Moderator: Mitchel Harris, MD, FACS The Leadership Development Program provides an opportunity for individuals to enhance their leadership skill... More...

Lumbar Procedures Abstract Presentations (Room W470A)

14 Oct 15
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Ali Araghi, DO ; David Sing, MD ; Ding-Jun Hao, MD ; Mackenzie Bird ; Meric Enercan, MD ; Samuel Overley, MD ; Scott Leary, MD ; Scott Parker, MD
Moderator: Ali Araghi, DO 1:00 – 1:06 p.m. 28. Therapeutic Sustainability and Durability of Coflex® Interlaminar Stabilization After ... More...

Membership Committee Meeting (Invitation Only) (Room W472)

14 Oct 15
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Reviews membership applications and makes recommendations to the board for approval of membership. Recommends changes to membership categories and ... More...

Novel Diagnostics Abstract Presentations (Skyline Ballroom D)

14 Oct 15
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Adedayo Ashana, MD ; Darrel Brodke, MD ; Garret Sobol, MD ; Joseph Gjolaj, MD ; Kern Singh, MD ; Thomas Cha, MD, MBA
Moderator: Darrel S. Brodke, MD 1:00 – 1:06 p.m. 22. The Utility of Obtaining Routine Hematologic Laboratory Values Following Anterior Ce... More...

Obesity and Infection Complicating Spine Care Abstract Presentations (Room W470B)

14 Oct 15
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Clinton Devin, MD ; Eeric Truumees, MD ; Kevin Phan, BS ; Michael Silverstein, MD ; Simon Dagenais, DC, PhD ; Xie En, MD
Moderator: Simon Dagenais, DC, PhD 1:00 – 1:06 p.m. 35. The Impact of Diabetes upon Quality of Life Outcomes after Lumbar Decompression ... More...

Patient Reported Outcomes for Spine Care Abstract Presentations (Skyline Ballroom C)

14 Oct 15
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Carol Mancuso, MD ; Harrison Kay ; Kris Radcliff, MD ; Matthew Smuck, MD ; Paul Arnold, MD ; Scott Parker, MD
Moderator: Matthew Smuck, MD 1:00 – 1:06 p.m. 15. Does Patient Satisfaction Reflect Quantitative Pain and Function Measurements in Cervic... More...

Resident and Fellow Education Committee Meeting (Invitation Only) (Room W181B)

14 Oct 15
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
The Resident and Fellow Education Committee reviews and advises the board on issues related to spine care fellowships and residencies. The committe... More...

Risks and Treatments in Cervical Myelopathy Abstract Presentation (Skyline Ballroom AB)

14 Oct 15
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Hua Guo, MD ; Lindsay Tetreault, PhD ; Peter Passias, MD ; Sarvdeep Dhatt, MBBS, MS ; Thierry Dufour, MD ; Thomas Mroz, MD ; Xiang Li, MD
Moderator: Thomas E. Mroz, MD 1:00 – 1:06 p.m. 8. A Clinical Prediction Rule for Functional Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Surgery for S... More...

The Future of Spine Care: The Role of Advance Practice and Allied Health Providers (Room W474)

14 Oct 15
1:00 PM - 3:05 PM
Speaker(s): Christopher Reudink, PA-C ; Donald Murphy, DC ; Donna Lahey, RNFA, CNOR ; Eric Buchl, MPAS, PA-C ; Michael Halasy, PhD, MS, PA-C ; Susan Saunders, MSN, CCRN-CSC, ACNP-BC
Moderator: Eric Buchl, PA-C Changing dynamics in health care continue to change the role and utilization of Allied Health Providers in patients ... More...

Section on Minimally Invasive Procedures Meeting (Invitation Only) (Room W473)

14 Oct 15
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Brings the thought leaders in minimally invasive spine surgery together outside of the confines of industry to improve the level of education offer... More...

Assessment and Treatment of Spine Pain Abstract Presentations (Room W470B)

14 Oct 15
2:05 PM - 3:05 PM
Speaker(s): Alexander Hughes, MD ; Elizabeth Bennett, MD, MS ; Jae Chul Lee, MD, PhD ; Jaime Diaz de Atauri, MD ; Joshua Rittenberg, MD ; Mhamad Faour, MD ; Raja Rampersaud, MD, FRCSC ; Young-Joon Kwon, MD, PhD
Moderator: Joshua D. Rittenberg, MD 2:05 – 2:11 p.m. 70. Central Sensitization Index as a Predictor of Worse Quality of Life Measures Fol... More...

Cervical Spine Treatments Abstract Presentations (Skyline Ballroom AB)

14 Oct 15
2:05 PM - 3:05 PM
Speaker(s): Ali Rajabian, FRCSEd ; Alpesh Patel, MD, FACS ; Gregory Schroeder, MD ; Harry Mai ; Lindsay Tetreault, PhD ; Mhamad Faour, MD ; Peter Passias, MD ; Themistocles Protopsaltis, MD
Moderator: Alpesh A. Patel, MD, FACS 2:05 – 2:11 p.m. 42. Adjacent Segment Pathology Correlated With HRQOL Following Cervical Laminoplast... More...

Kinematics and Spinal Alignment Abstract Presentations (Room W470A)

14 Oct 15
2:05 PM - 3:05 PM
Speaker(s): Aaron Buckland, MBBS, FRACS ; D. Scott Kreiner, MD ; Haddas Ram ; Michael Allgeier, DC, MDT ; Richard Skolasky, ScD ; Roger Jackson, MD ; Thomas Cha, MD, MBA ; Vishal Sarwahi, MD
Moderator: Scott Kreiner, MD 2:05 – 2:11 p.m. 63. Targets for Compensated Center of Gravity-Based Sagittal Balance Presenter: Roger P. J... More...

New Perspectives in Spine Cancer Abstract Presentations (Skyline Ballroom D)

14 Oct 15
2:05 PM - 3:05 PM
Speaker(s): Ahmer Ghori, MD ; Ane Simony, MD ; Anick Nater, MD ; Christian Mazel, MD, PhD ; Frederic Bludau, MD ; Manish Chadha, MBBS, MS ; Michael Fehlings, MD, PhD, FRCSC ; Paul Park, MD
Moderator: Paul Park, MD 2:05 – 2:11 p.m. 56. Incidence of Cancer and Infertility in Patients Treated for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis... More...

Trends in Health Care Reform Abstract Presentations (Skyline Ballroom C)

14 Oct 15
2:05 PM - 3:05 PM
Speaker(s): Ahmad Nassr, MD ; Alpesh Patel, MD, FACS ; Andrew Schoenfeld, MD ; Brandon Raudenbush, DO ; Neil Manson, MD, FRCSC ; Paul Rubery, MD ; Scott Parker, MD
Moderator: Andrew J. Schoenfeld, MD 2:05 – 2:11 p.m. 49. Changes in the Care of Patients With Cervical Spine Fractures Following Health R... More...

Meet the Author (Room The Learning Place)

14 Oct 15
3:05 PM - 3:35 PM
Speaker(s): Donna Ohnmeiss, PhD ; Harrison Kay ; Jack Zigler, MD ; Nanjundappa Harshavardhana, MD, MS, DO ; Siddhant Kapoor, MBBS, DNB
Yellow Theater Meet the Author: Siddhant Kapoor, MBBS, DNB  Singapore, Singapore Green Theater Meet the Author     ... More...

NASS Working for You: Coverage Update (Skyline Ballroom AB)

14 Oct 15
3:35 PM - 3:40 PM
Speaker(s): John Glaser, MD
Moderator: John Glaser, MD More...

The Critical Nature of Early Spine Care: A Biopsychosocial and Disability Prevention Perspective (Room W474)

14 Oct 15
3:35 PM - 5:10 PM
Speaker(s): Corri Payton, BSN, MSN, ANP ; Evan Johnson, PT, DPT, OCS ; Gregory Whitcomb, DC ; Julie Fritz, PhD, PT ; Linda Carroll, PhD ; Marco Campello, PhD, PT ; Margareta Nordin, MD ; Sherri Weiser, PhD
Moderator: Margareta Nordin, Dr. Med. Sci. Co-chairs: Sherri Weiser, PhD; Gregory L. Whitcomb, DC There is increasing science to say that, as i... More...

Healthcare 2016: Emerging Payment Policies and the NASS/Washington, DC Relationship (Skyline Ballroom AB)

14 Oct 15
3:40 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Medical, Surgical

Speaker(s): Alan Hilibrand, MD ; David Wong, MD, MSc, FRCS ; John Finkenberg, MD ; Mark Halperin ; Philip Schneider, MD
Moderator: John G. Finkenberg, MD As the recognized thought leader in fostering and delivering high quality and innovative care, NASS and its me... More...

Interdisciplinary Spine Task Force Meeting (Invitation Only) (Room W475B)

15 Oct 15
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Committees serve an important function addressing issues that affect our industry and are charged with making recommendations to the Board of Direc... More...

Public Affairs Committee Meeting (Invitation Only) (Room W475A)

15 Oct 15
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Develops and provides oversight of NASS public information efforts targeting consumers, NASS members and the broader spine community. Activities in... More...

Performance Measurement Committee Meeting (Invitation Only) (Room W473)

15 Oct 15
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Engages in policy review and comment, program development, and member education related to quality and performance measurement and represents NASS ... More...

Section Development Committee Meeting (Invitation Only) (Room W472)

15 Oct 15
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Supports the efforts and fosters growth of NASS’ many sections, and is the main engine generating ideas for the development of new sections t... More...

NASS Working for You: Hosting a Practice Congressional Visit (Skyline Ballroom AB)

15 Oct 15
7:35 AM - 7:40 PM
Speaker(s): John Finkenberg, MD
Moderator: John G. Finkenberg, MD More...

Current Concepts in the Role of the SI Joint in Spine Conditions (Skyline Ballroom AB)

15 Oct 15
7:40 AM - 9:10 PM

Tracks: Medical, Surgical

Speaker(s): Andry Vleeming, PhD ; D.J. Kennedy, MD ; David Polly, MD ; Gwendolyn Sowa, MD, PhD ; Matthew Smuck, MD ; Michael Daubs, MD
Moderators: Gwendolyn Sowa, MD, PhD; Michael D. Daubs, MD The sacroiliac joint has been a topic of controversy as it relates to its contribution... More...

NASS Career Fair (Room NASS Resource Center (Booth 669))

15 Oct 15
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Stop by the NASS Career Fair to speak with employers face-to-face about opportunities in their organizations. This is a free service to NASS member... More...

Meet the Author (Room The Learning Place)

15 Oct 15
9:10 AM - 9:40 AM
Speaker(s): John Sielatycki, MD ; Luis Alvarez, MD ; Mhamad Faour, MD ; Seong Ju Kong, MD
Yellow Theater Meet the Author: Seong Ju Kong, MD Seoul Gimpo Airport Spine Health Wooridul Hospital Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul, South K... More...

Practical Theater: Current CMS Quality Initiatives Reporting Requirements and Transition to the New Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) (Room The Learning Place, Red Theater)

15 Oct 15
9:10 AM - 9:40 AM
Join members from the NASS Performance Measurement Committee in discussion on the reporting requirements for current CMS quality initiatives and th... More...

Accommodating Multiple Stakeholders in Spine Care: Patients, Payors, and Providers (Room W470A)

15 Oct 15
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Medical, Surgical

Speaker(s): Adam Pearson, MD, MS ; Alan Hilibrand, MD ; Barrett Woods, MD ; Clinton Devin, MD ; Kris Radcliff, MD ; W. Ryan Spiker, MD
Moderator: Kris Radcliff, MD With reporting of outcome and cost data gaining traction, detailed information from payers and providers about spin... More...

Evaluation and Management Options for Posterior Pelvic Girdle Disorders (Room W470B)

15 Oct 15
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Medical, Surgical

Speaker(s): Andry Vleeming, PhD ; D.J. Kennedy, MD ; David Polly, MD ; Devyani Hunt, MD ; Gwendolyn Sowa, MD, PhD ; Matthew Smuck, MD
Moderators: Devyani Hunt MD; Gwendolyn Sowa, MD, PhD An expert panel will discuss the differential diagnosis, evaluation and treatment regarding... More...

The Evolving Field of Spinal Cord Stimulation (Skyline Ballroom D)

15 Oct 15
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Surgical

Speaker(s): Ashwini Sharan, MD ; John Chae, MD ; Leo Kapural ; Todd Sitzman, MD, MPH ; Yair Safriel, MD
Moderator: Ashwini Sharan, MD, FACS Spinal cord stimulation has been utilized for management of spinal pain for nearly 3 decades. In the last 5 ... More...

The Spine Journal Outstanding Paper Awards (Skyline Ballroom AB)

15 Oct 15
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Medical, Surgical

Speaker(s): Eeric Truumees, MD
Moderator: Eeric Truumees, MD 11:00–11:10 a.m. Introduction from Eeric Truumees, MD 11:10–11:20 a.m. Outstanding Paper: Surgica... More...

The Surgical Treatment of Degenerative Scoliosis: An Evidence-Based Expert Panel Case Discussion (Skyline Ballroom C)

15 Oct 15
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Surgical

Speaker(s): Clifford Tribus, MD ; Michael Daubs, MD ; Sigurd Berven, MD ; Steven Glassman, MD
Moderator: Michael D Daubs, MD An expert panel will be asked to give their treatment recommendations on presented cases with Degenerative Scolio... More...

Audit Committee Meeting (Invitation Only) (Room W472)

15 Oct 15
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Oversight of the Society's operating internal controls and financial reporting controls. Ensures the administrative staff has a comprehensive c... More...

Section on Biologics and Basic Research Meeting (Invitation Only) (Room W473)

15 Oct 15
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Provides unbiased, comprehensive evaluation of biological treatments for spinal conditions from a scientific perspective. Stimulates educational co... More...

Section on Radiology Meeting (Invitation Only) (Room W475B)

15 Oct 15
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Provides a platform to increase collaboration between clinically-oriented spine specialists and radiologists that have interests and expertise in s... More...

The Spine Journal Board Meeting (Invitation Only) (Room W181C)

15 Oct 15
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
The Spine Journal editorial board follows a formal peer-review process for the evaluation of manuscripts prior to publication. Associate, Advisory ... More...

Payor Policy Review Committee Meeting (Invitation Only) (Room W475A)

15 Oct 15
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Direct interaction with payers and Government entities by reviewing and providing feedback on coverage decisions through appointed groups of subjec... More...

Clinical Biomechanics of the Spine (Room W474)

15 Oct 15
1:00 PM - 3:10 PM
Speaker(s): Boyle Cheng, PhD ; Brian Kelly, PhD ; Brian Stemper, PhD ; James Elliott, PhD, PT ; Peter Cripton, PhD ; Ron Alkalay, PhD
Moderator: Brian D. Stemper, PhD This session will highlight recent advancements in clinical biomechanics of the spine by basic science research... More...

Best Papers: Measurement of Surgical Outcomes (Skyline Ballroom AB)

15 Oct 15
1:05 PM - 2:05 PM
Speaker(s): Carol Mancuso, MD ; Kristin Archer, PhD, DPT ; Michael Daubs, MD ; Roberto Assietti, MD ; Shay Bess, MD
Moderator: Michael D. Daubs, MD 1:05 – 1:11 p.m. 77. Fulfillment of Expectations Two Years After Cervical Spine Surgery Presenter: Carol... More...

Committee Orientation Program

15 Oct 15
1:10 PM - 2:10 PM
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Committee Orientation Program Meeting (Invitation Only) (Room W181B)

15 Oct 15
1:10 PM - 2:20 PM
Committees serve an important function addressing issues that affect our industry and are charged with making recommendations to the Board of Direc... More...
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