Ticketed Session

Special Course 3 - Innovative Breakthroughs in Cervical Spine Surgery: Enhancing Safety and Quality (Non-CME) - Francisco UPDATE

Thursday, February 20, 2025

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM EST

Course Director(s)

Erica Bisson, MD, MPH

University of Utah Health
Praveen Mummaneni, MD, MBA

Department of Neurological Surgery
University of California San Francisco
Owoicho Adogwa, MD, MPH

University of Cincinnati
Rory Murphy, MD, FAANS

Barrow Neurological Institute

Moderator(s)

Rory Murphy, MD, FAANS

Barrow Neurological Institute
Owoicho Adogwa, MD, MPH

University of Cincinnati
Timothy Chryssikos, MD, PhD

University of Maryland

In partnership with the Cervical Spine Research Society (CSRS)

This course will explore strategies for treating degenerative cervical pathologies, including fusion and non-fusion operations for myeloradiculopathy. Key techniques, debated by orthopedic and neurosurgeon experts, will be discussed. The focus will be on trailblazing approaches prioritizing safety and quality, and innovations for enhancing safety and minimizing complications.

Learning Objectives:

Advanced Knowledge: Understanding of both fusion and non-fusion surgical options for degenerative cervical pathologies, grounded in the latest evidence.
Practical Skills: Techniques and approaches to improve clinical practice, focusing on quality, safety, and advanced technologies.
Innovative Solutions: Insights into overcoming challenges in cervical spine surgery, enhancing patient safety, and minimizing complications, informed by expert debate

Disclosure(s):

Praveen V. Mummaneni, MD, MBA: AO Spine: Research Grant (Ongoing); BK Medical: Speaker/Honoraria (Terminated, February 1, 2024); Brainlab: Speaker/Honoraria (Ongoing); Depuy Synthes: Consultant (Ongoing); Discgenics: Stock Options (Ongoing); DOD: Research Grant (Ongoing); Globus: Consultant (Ongoing); ISSG: Research Grant (Ongoing); Medtronic: Speaker/Honoraria (Ongoing); NIH: Research Grant (Ongoing); NREF: Research Grant (Ongoing); Pacira: Research Grant (Ongoing); PCORI: Research Grant (Ongoing); SI Bone: Speaker/Honoraria (Terminated, July 1, 2023); SLIP II: Research Grant (Ongoing); Springer Publisher: Royalty Recipient (Ongoing); Thieme Publisher: Royalty Recipient (Ongoing)

Owoicho Adogwa, MD, MPH: No financial relationships to disclose

Rory Murphy, MD, FAANS: Globus Medical: Advisor (Ongoing), Consultant (Ongoing), Royalty Recipient (Ongoing); Highridge: Advisor (Ongoing); Intelligent Implants: Ownership Interest (Ongoing), Ownership or Partnership (Ongoing); Medtronic: Consultant (Ongoing); Neurabell: Stock Shareholder (excluding mutual funds) (Ongoing)

Timothy Chryssikos, MD, PhD: GE Healthcare: Consultant (Ongoing), Speaker/Honoraria (Ongoing)