Chair: Thomas E. Mroz, MD
Co-chair: Michael P. Steinmetz, MD
This workshop focuses on didactic discussions including: anterior and posterior instrumentation and stabilization techniques in the cervical spine, occipital fixation, C1-2 transarticular and C1 lateral mass/C2 pars screw fixation, anterior cervical plating techniques and lateral mass fixation and odontoid screw fixation. These techniques are taught by neurosurgical and orthopedic experts. The workshop also includes hands-on practice on sawbones.
Upon completion of this sessions, participants should gain strategies to:
- Recognize anatomical landmarks for placement of various screws in the occiput and cervical spine;
- Assess X-ray and patient set-up for odontoid and transarticular screws;
- Perform freehand technique for C1 lateral mass, C2 pedicle and upper thoracic pedicle screws.
The North American Spine Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Welcome/Introductions
Thomas E. Mroz, MD
Craniovertebral Junction (include Occipital Plate Application; C1 Lateral Mass Screw, C2 Pedicle Screw Insertion, Odontoid Screws
Ajit A. Krishnaney, MD
Cervical Lateral Mass and Pedicle Screw Placement C3-C6, C7 and T1 Pedicle Screws
Thomas E. Mroz, MD
Translaminar Screw Fixation
Jason W. Savage, MD
Laminoplasty with Plates
Faculty
Cervical Disc Replacement
Michael P. Steinmetz, MD
Anterior Cervical Discectomy/Corpectomy and Plate
Daniel K. Resnick, MD, MS
Cervical Deformity and Techniques for Correction
Christopher P. Ames, MD
Ventral and Dorsal Subaxial Osteotomies (video)
Christopher P. Ames, MD
Sawbones Available for Hands-on Instruction