Co-chairs: Nathaniel P. Brooks, MD; Christoph P. Hofstetter, MD, PhD; Karthik Madhavan, MD; Khoi D. Than, MD
This course will provide a targeted focus on current minimally invasive techniques to the spine, including posterior, lateral, OLIF, navigation, robotic and endoscopy techniques. After a short didactic lecture, there will be guided practice in the hands-on cadaver bioskills lab. Space is limited to maximize hands-on time.
Upon completion of this course, participants should gain strategies to:
- Recognize the theories behind MIS spine techniques;
- Describe the benefits of each approach to the spine through minimally invasive techniques;
- Integrate navigation/robotics into a minimally invasive practice setting;
- Avoid complications through anatomic considerations;
- Recognize the common complications of each approach to the spine using minimally invasive techniques;
- Apply the principles and techniques into your patient care of simple and complex spinal disorders.