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Ticketed Session: Coding Update 2018: Conquering Your Coding Hurdles (Room 403B)

24 Sep 18
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Charles Mick, MD ; Christopher Kauffman, MD ; Donna Lahey, RNFA, CNOR ; Karin Swartz, MD ; Paul Saiz, MD ; Peng Bai, DO ; R. Dale Blasier, MD, FRCSC, MBA ; Scott Horn, DO ; William Mitchell, MD ; William Sullivan, MD
Course Director: Donna M. Lahey, RNFA Coding Committee Chairs: Scott I. Horn, DO; William Mitchell, MD   Take the pain out of your practi... More...

Ticketed Session: Coding Update 2018: Conquering Your Coding Hurdles (Room 403B)

25 Sep 18
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Charles Mick, MD ; Christopher Kauffman, MD ; Donna Lahey, RNFA, CNOR ; Karin Swartz, MD ; Paul Saiz, MD ; Peng Bai, DO ; R. Dale Blasier, MD, FRCSC, MBA ; Scott Horn, DO ; William Mitchell, MD ; William Sullivan, MD
Course Director: Donna M. Lahey, RNFA Coding Committee Chairs: Scott I. Horn, DO; William Mitchell, MD   Take the pain out of your practi... More...

Welcome Remarks (Room Concourse Hall 151)

26 Sep 18
7:25 AM - 7:30 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

NASS Working for You: NASS Spine Registry (Room Concourse Hall 151)

26 Sep 18
7:30 AM - 7:35 AM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Zoher Ghogawala, MD, FACS
Moderator: Zoher Ghogawala, MD More...

Plenary Session: It's What is On the Surface That Matters (Room Concourse Hall 151)

26 Sep 18
7:35 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Christopher Chaput, MD ; Jean-Jacques Abitbol, MD ; Ken Gall, PhD ; Lisa Ferrara, PhD ; Paul Slosar, MD ; Wellington Hsu, MD
Moderators: Christopher Chaput, MD; Paul J. Slosar, MD   Spine implant materials, design and surface characteristics are topics of gro... More...

Best Papers (Room Concourse Hall 151)

26 Sep 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Alan Daniels, MD ; Bryan Wilent, PhD, DABNM ; David Kerr ; Donna Ohnmeiss, PhD ; Ilyas Aleem, MD, FRCSC, MSc ; Kevin McGuire, MD ; Kivanc Atesok, MD, MSc ; Shreya Srinivas, FRCS, MBBS
Moderator: Donna D. Ohnmeiss, PhD   1. Effect of Spinal Decompression on Back Pain in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Canadian Spine Outcomes Rese... More...

Interdisciplinary Spine Forum: Regional/Lower Quarter Kinematics and Impact on the Spine (Room 406AB)

26 Sep 18
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Aaron Buckland, MBBS, FRACS ; D. Casey Kerrigan, MD ; Evan Johnson, PT, DPT, OCS ; John Metzler, MD ; Rick Placide, MD, PT ; Virginie Lafage, PhD
Moderators: Rick Placide, MD, PT, Evan K. Johnson, PT, DPT, OCS   The relationship between conditions of the lower quarter and low back pa... More...

Exercise Video Demonstrations (Room The Learning Place)

26 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Poster Grand Rounds (Room The Learning Place)

26 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Ajith Malige ; Aladine Elsamadicy, BS BS ; Eric Lamoutte, BS ; John Kleimeyer ; Mark Rahm, MD MD ; Peter Passias, MD ; Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, MBA
The Learning Place, Grey Theater P157. Retrospective Review of Restoration of Lordosis with MIS TLIF Sheeraz A. Qureshi, MD, MBA   P17... More...

NASS Working for You: Coverage Update (Room Concourse Hall 151)

26 Sep 18
10:30 AM - 10:35 AM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Gary Ghiselli, MD
Moderator: Gary Ghiselli, MD More...

Abstract Presentations: Interventional Pain Management (Room Concourse Hall 151)

26 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Donna M Eastwood, RN ; Heidi Prather, DO ; Jeffrey Fischgrund, MD MD ; Matthew Morris, MD ; Michael Hadeed, MD ; Nathan Hendrickson, MD ; Trey Baird ; Vijay Goni, MB, MD, Phd
Moderator: Heidi Prather, DO   29. The Use of High Dose Cervical Spinal Cord Stimulation in the Treatment of Chronic Upper Extremity and N... More...

Interdisciplinary Spine Forum: Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Low Back Pain: What Does the Data Support? (Room 406AB)

26 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Brian Justice, DC ; Carrie Diulus, MD ; Eric Buchl, MPAS, PA-C ; Marco Campello, PhD, PT ; Michael Schneider, DC, PhD ; Robert Turner, PT, MS, OCS ; Xinru Qian, MD
Moderator: Eric H. Buchl, MPAS, PA-C   Eighty percent of people experience acute back pain at some point in their lives making it the seco... More...

Abstract Presentations: Integrating Technology into Practice (Room Concourse Hall 151)

26 Sep 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Christopher Ames, MD ; Deanna Rumble, PhD ; Eric Laxer, MD ; Erica Bisson, MD ; Scott Daffner, MD ; Themistocles Protopsaltis, MD ; Varun Arvind, MD, BS ; Winnie Palispis, MD
Moderator: Erica F. Bisson, MD   57. The Impact of Online Physician Rating Websites on Orthopaedic Clinical Practice Susan Odum, PhD &nb... More...

Exercise Video Demonstrations (Room The Learning Place)

26 Sep 18
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Poster Grand Rounds (Room The Learning Place)

26 Sep 18
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Brian Dial, MD ; Ehsan Jazini, MD ; Greg Kawchuk, DC, MSc, PhD ; Leah Carreon, MD, MSc ; Shay Bess, MD ; Wataru Ishida, MD ; William Lavelle, MD ; Zac Lovato, DO
The Learning Place, Grey Theater P133. Clinical Outcomes of Decompression Alone versus and Decompression and Fusion for First Episode Recurrent ... More...

Practical Theater: NASS Spine Registry Q&A (Room The Learning Place, Red Theater)

26 Sep 18
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Daniel Resnick, MD, MS
Moderator: Daniel K. Resnick, MD, MS More...

NASS Working for You: NASS Advocacy Update on the Brain Technology & Innovation Park (BTIP) Initiative (Room Concourse Hall 151)

26 Sep 18
3:30 PM - 3:35 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Philip Schneider, MD
Moderator: Babak Kateb, Chairman/CEO SBMT & President of Brain Mapping Foundation, Research Scientist, Maxine Dunitz Neurosurgical Institute More...

Interdisciplinary Spine Forum: Spinal Conditions With Impact of Comorbidities (Room 406AB)

26 Sep 18
3:35 PM - 5:05 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Joseph Schwab, MD ; Michael Halasy, PhD, MS, PA-C ; Rani Nasser, MD ; Ron Alkalay, PhD
Moderator: Michael Halasy, PhD, MS, PA-C   As our population ages and has increasing difficulty with spine related conditions, it is more ... More...

Symposium: Presurgical Psychological Evaluation: Why, Who, How and What Value? (Room Concourse Hall 152)

26 Sep 18
3:35 PM - 5:05 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Andrew Block, PhD ; Brian Neuman, MD ; Isador Lieberman, MD, FRCSC, MBA ; Richard Skolasky, ScD
Chair: Andrew R. Block, PhD, ABPP   Presenters will familiarize participants with the rationale for, and the process of presurgical psycho... More...

Social Hour (Room South Lobby)

26 Sep 18
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Ready to meet a few new faces at this year’s meeting? Or just reconnect with your colleagues? The Social Hour is the perfect opportunity to d... More...

Announcements (Room Concourse Hall 151/152)

27 Sep 18
7:25 AM - 7:30 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Interdisciplinary Spine Forum: The Lancet Low Back Pain Series and the European Spine Journal Series on the Future of Spine Care (Room 406AB)

27 Sep 18
7:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Bart Green, DC, MSEd, PhD ; Brian Justice, DC ; Chris Maher, PhD ; Claire Johnson, PhD, DC, MS ; Eric Buchl, MPAS, PA-C ; Eric Hurwitz, DC, PhD ; Margareta Nordin, MD ; Martin Underwood, MD ; Rachelle Buchinder, MBBS, PhD ; Scott Haldeman, MD, PhD, DC
Moderators: Brian Justice, DC; Eric Buchl, PA-C   The Lancet Low Back Pain series may represent the most thorough review and summarization... More...

Plenary Session: Envisioning a Narcotic-Free America: Role of Spine Physicians (Room Concourse Hall 151/152)

27 Sep 18
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Choll Kim, MD, PhD ; Christoph Hofstetter, MD, PhD ; Fred Geisler, MD, PhD ; Jerome Schofferman, MD ; Joseph Cheng, MD, MS ; Karthik Madhavan, MD ; Michael Wang, MD ; Nathaniel Brooks, MD ; Ryan Tauzell, MA, PT, MDT
Moderators: Nathaniel P. Brooks, MD, Joseph S. Cheng, MD, MS   The management of surgical pain is often with a shotgun approach leading to... More...

Best Papers (Room Concourse Hall 151/152)

27 Sep 18
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Aaron Buckland, MBBS, FRACS ; Azeem Malik, MBBS ; Don Park, MD ; John Mangan, MD ; Jonathan Yamaguchi, BS ; Michael Schneider, DC, PhD ; Richard Guyer, MD ; Zoher Ghogawala, MD, FACS
Moderator: Zoher Ghogawala, MD, FACS   103. Half of Unplanned Re-admissions Following One- or Two-Level Anterior Cervical Decompression an... More...

Exercise Video Demonstrations (Room The Learning Place)

27 Sep 18
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Poster Grand Rounds (Room The Learning Place)

27 Sep 18
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Biao Wang, MD ; Bryce Basques, MD, MHS ; Christopher Elia, DO ; Jeremy Shaw, MD ; Peter Passias, MD ; Sapan Gandhi, MD ; Tina Raman, MD ; Vishal Sarwahi, MD
The Learning Place, Grey Theater P175. ODI Can Predict PROMIS Physical Function, Pain Intensity and Pain Interference Domain Scores in Thoracolu... More...

Practical Theater: NASS Spine Registry Q&A (Room The Learning Place, Red Theater)

27 Sep 18
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Zoher Ghogawala, MD, FACS
Moderator: Zoher Ghogawala, MD, FACS More...

Incoming Presidential Remarks: Jeffrey C. Wang, MD (Room Concourse Hall 151/152)

27 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Jeffrey Wang, MD

2017-2018 Presidential Address: Daniel K. Resnick, MD, MS (Room Concourse Hall 151/152)

27 Sep 18
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Daniel Resnick, MD, MS

Presidential Guest Speaker: Vijay Gupta (Room Concourse Hall 151/152)

27 Sep 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Vijay Gupta, Los Angeles Philharmonic violinist, will explain how he uses music to uplift the spirits of people from all walks of life.   ... More...

NASS Working for You: NASS Low Back Pain Guideline (Room Concourse Hall 151)

27 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 1:05 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): D. Scott Kreiner, MD
Moderator: Scott Kreiner, MD More...

"The Spine Journal" Outstanding Paper Awards Presentations (Room Concourse Hall 152)

27 Sep 18
1:05 PM - 2:05 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Andrew Schoenfeld, MD ; Christopher Bono, MD ; Christy Tomkins-Lane, PhD ; Eugene Carragee, MD
Moderator: Christopher M. Bono, MD   Introduction from Christopher M. Bono, MD and Eugene J. Carragee, MD   Outstanding Paper: Su... More...

Abstract Presentations: Understanding Anxiety and Depression When Performing Spine Surgery (Room 406AB)

27 Sep 18
1:05 PM - 2:05 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Andrew Block, PhD ; Erica Bisson, MD ; Erin Bigney, MA ; Kristin Archer, PhD, DPT ; Piyush Kalakoti, MD ; Renaud Lafage, MSc ; Richard Skolasky, ScD ; Rocco Morra Jr., BA
Moderator: Erica F. Bisson, MD   117. Psychiatric Diagnosis Impacts Outcomes in Surgical Treatment of Cervical Myelopathy Rocco P. Morra ... More...

Exercise Committee Presents: Muscle Imbalance in Back Pain: Chicken, Egg or Red Herring? (Room 406AB)

27 Sep 18
2:05 PM - 3:05 PM

Tracks: Medical, Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Donald Murphy, DC ; John Mayer, PhD, DC, CCRP ; Ram Haddas, PhD, MSc, MEng PhD, MSc, MEng ; Ronald Donelson, MD, MS ; Ryan Tauzell, MA, PT, MDT
Moderator: Ryan A. Tauzell, PT, MA, MDT   “You have tight hamstrings…You have tight hip flexors…Your core is wea... More...

Innovative Technology Presentations (Non-CME) (Room 403A)

27 Sep 18
2:05 PM - 3:05 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Afshin Aminian, MD ; David Gloystein, MD ; Eric Nottmeier, MD ; Jianwen Dong ; Kenneth Yonemura, MD ; Philip Schneider, MD ; Pierre-Yves Lagace, PhD ; Stephane Fuentes, MD
Moderator: Philip Schneider, MD   All innovative Technology Presentations also are available as posters in the Exhibit Hall.   2:... More...

Section on Biologics and Basic Research Abstract Presentations (Room 404AB)

27 Sep 18
2:05 PM - 3:05 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Wellington Hsu, MD
Moderator: Wellington K. Hsu, MD   124. NF-κB Dependent Unfolded Protein Response in the Survival and Proliferation of Nucleus Pulpo... More...

Exercise Video Demonstrations (Room The Learning Place)

27 Sep 18
3:05 PM - 3:35 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Poster Grand Rounds (Room The Learning Place)

27 Sep 18
3:05 PM - 3:35 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Charles Yu, MD ; Ian Kaye, MD ; Jason Horowitz, BA ; Jonathan Elysee ; Michael Nolte, MD ; Rafa Rahman ; Stephan Salzmann, MD ; Tai Friesem, MD ; Tyler Montgomery, BS
The Learning Place, Grey Theater P145. Risk Factors, Additional Length of Stay and Cost Associated with Postoperative Ileus Following Anterior L... More...

Section on Biologics and Basic Research: Injectable Biologic Therapies for Intervertebral Disc (Room 404AB)

27 Sep 18
3:35 PM - 5:05 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Bjorn Meij, DVM, PhD ; Dino Samartzis. PhD, DSc ; Howard An, MD ; James Kang, MD MD ; Jeffrey Lotz, PhD ; William Mark Erwin, DC, PhD ; Zorica Buser, PhD
Moderators: W. Mark Erwin, DC, PhD, Zorica Buser, PhD   Stem cell and PRP injections for degenerative disc disease have gained popularity ... More...

Section on Posterior Pelvic Girdle Pain: The Sacroiliac Joint: What Do We Know Now? (Room Concourse Hall 151)

27 Sep 18
3:35 PM - 5:05 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Alison Stout, DO ; Bengt Sturesson, MD, PhD ; D.J. Kennedy, MD ; David Polly, MD ; Heidi Prather, DO ; Ryan Tauzell, MA, PT, MDT
In this session, faculty will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of the sacroiliac joint, including physical therapy, manual therapy, RFA and surg... More...

Section on Radiology: Radiation Reduction Strategies & Technologies for Spine Surgery & Interventional Procedures (Room Concourse Hall 152)

27 Sep 18
3:35 PM - 5:05 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Daniel Sciubba, MD ; Joseph Gjolaj, MD ; Mark Mikhael, MD ; S. Samuel Bederman, MD, PhD, FRCSC
Moderator: Joseph P. Gjolaj, MD   Radiation exposure is a significant concern for the spine specialist. This is especially true given the ... More...

Section on Spine Oncology: Current Essentials of Spine Tumor Management (Room 403B)

27 Sep 18
3:35 PM - 5:05 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Daniel Sciubba, MD ; Ilya Laufer ; John Shin, MD MD ; Joseph Schwab, MD ; Kristin Redmond, MD, MPH ; Majid Khan, MD ; Nicolas Dea, MD, Msc, FRCSC ; Sasha Knowlton, MD
Moderators: Daniel M. Sciubba, MD, Joseph H. Schwab, MD   Patients with spine tumors present complex and unique challenges to providers th... More...

International Spine Forum Symposium: Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (Room 404AB)

28 Sep 18
7:30 AM - 9:10 AM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Andreas Demetriades, FRCS ; Artem Gushcha, MD, PhD ; Gun Choi, MD ; Jorge Ramirez, MD ; Pil Choi, MD ; Reginald Knight, MD, MS ; Vinicius de Meldau Benites, MD ; Yansong Wang, MD PhD
Moderators: Reginald Knight, MD, MS; Andreas Demetriades, FRCS, NASS International Education Committee   Agenda Ukrainian... More...

Symposium: Enhanced Recovery After Spine Surgery (ERASS) A-Z and How to Implement in Your Hospital (Room Concourse Hall 151)

28 Sep 18
7:30 AM - 8:55 AM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Ajit Krishnaney, MD ; Christoph Hofstetter, MD, PhD ; Christopher Shaffrey, MD ; Erin Anderson, PAC ; Karthik Madhavan, MD ; Matthew Smuck, MD ; Michael Steinmetz, MD ; Michael Wang, MD ; Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, MBA
Moderators: Michael P. Steinmetz, MD, Michael Y. Wang, MD   At a cellular level, every surgery is treated as a disruption of the body&rsqu... More...

Interdisciplinary Spine Forum: Abstract Presentations (Room 406AB)

28 Sep 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Ashley Maybin, MD ; Bassel Diebo, MD ; Claire Johnson, PhD, DC, MS ; Eric Buchl, MPAS, PA-C ; Jacek Cholewicki, PhD ; Jiang Xiaobing, PhD ; Nickul Jain, MD ; Richard Skolasky, ScD
Moderator: Eric H. Buchl, PA-C   141. Global Spine Care Initiative: Model of Care and Implementation Plan Claire Johnson, PhD, DC, MS &n... More...

NASS Working for You: Payor Policy Review Committee (Room Concourse Hall 151)

28 Sep 18
8:55 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Mitchell Reiter, MD MD, PC
Moderator: Mitchell F. Reiter, MD More...

Best Papers (Room Concourse Hall 151)

28 Sep 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Charles Yu, MD ; Christina Dowe, BS BS ; Daniel Snyder, BS ; Ding-Jun Hao, MD ; Max Haffner ; Patrick Hsieh, MD, MS MD, MS ; Paul Bishop, MD, PhD, DC ; Robert Eastlack, MD
Moderator: Patrick C. Hsieh, MD, MS   147. Preoperative Multimodal Analgesia to Decrease Narcotic Consumption in Elective Spinal Fusion Pa... More...

Interdisciplinary Spine Forum: Spine Value Models With Economics and Evidence-Based Guidelines (Room 406AB)

28 Sep 18
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Catherine MacLean, MD, PhD ; Christopher Bono, MD ; Craig Liebenson, DC ; Joel Press, MD ; Robert Turner, PT, MS, OCS
Moderator: Robert Turner, PT, DPT, OCS   This multidisciplinary panel will present the economic drivers in spinal care from the ... More...

International Spine Forum Symposium: Trauma (Room 404AB)

28 Sep 18
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Abdulaziz Al-Mutair, MD, FRCSC ; Abdulrazzaq Alobaid, MD, FRCSC MD, FRCSC ; Hani Mhaidli, MD, PhD ; Harvinder Chhabra, MD ; Hiroaki Nakamura, MD ; Nasser Khan, MBBS ; Shinji Takahashi, MD ; Steven Theiss, MD
Moderator: Abdulrazzaq Alobaid, MD, FRCSC, NASS International Education Committee; Hani Mhaidli, MD, PhD   Agenda Qatar Spine: Ce... More...

Exercise Video Demonstrations (Room The Learning Place)

28 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Poster Grand Rounds (Room The Learning Place)

28 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Amit Jain, MD ; Bayard Carlson, MD ; Brandon Carlson, MD, MPH ; Christian Morgenstern, MD, PhD, MSc ; Corey Walker, MD ; Daniel Gelb, MD MD ; Erin Mannen ; Mikkel Andersen, MD ; Peter Passias, MD
The Learning Place, Grey Theater P102. A Comparison of Three Different Positioning Techniques on Surgical Corrections and Postoperative Alignmen... More...

Exercise Committee Presentation: Nutritional Considerations for Spine Care (Room The Learning Place, Red Theater)

28 Sep 18
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Alison Stout, DO ; Carrie Diulus, MD ; John Mayer, PhD, DC, CCRP ; Ryan Tauzell, MA, PT, MDT
Moderator: Ryan Tauzell, PT, MA, Cert. MDT   Nutrition plays an important role in health, wellness, and prevention and treatment of variou... More...

International Spine Forum Symposium: Lumbar Degenerative (Room 404AB)

28 Sep 18
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Ali Abou-Madawi, MD ; Aloysius Bambang Darwono, MD, PhD ; Bhavuk Garg, MD ; Clifford Everett, MD, MPH ; Gururaj Sangondimath, MBBS ; Hirotaka Haro, MD, PhD ; Murilo Daher, MD ; Rudolf Morgenstern, MD, PhD
Moderators: Clifford Everett, MD, MPH; Bhavuk Garg, MD, NASS International Education Committee   Agenda Japanese Society for Spin... More...

NASS Recognition Awards Presentation (Room Concourse Hall 151)

28 Sep 18
10:30 AM - 10:40 AM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Outstanding society members will receive these prestigious Recognition Awards. 2018 Leon Wiltse Award: Sohail K. Mirza, MD, MPH 2018 Henry ... More...

2019 Research Grants and Fellowship Awards Presentations (Room Concourse Hall 151)

28 Sep 18
10:40 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Honor your colleagues as NASS presents this year’s research grants and traveling fellowships to those proposing advancements in spine care an... More...

Abstract Presentations: How Should We Measure Our Success? (Room Concourse Hall 151)

28 Sep 18
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Andrew Schoenfeld, MD ; Nicholas Frangella, BS ; Oliver Ayling, MD ; Peter Passias, MD ; Rafa Rahman ; Samantha Horn, BA ; Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, MBA
Moderator: Andrew J. Schoenfeld, MD   184. Clinical Outcomes Research in Spine Surgery: What are Appropriate Follow-Up Times? N... More...

Interdisciplinary Spine Forum: Opiates and What Should We Be Doing First? (Room 406AB)

28 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Moderator: Robb Russell, DC   A historic number of governmental, professional and trade organizations, including the FDA, CDC, ... More...

International Spine Forum Symposium: Cervical Spine (Room 404AB)

28 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 2:40 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Abdul Moeen Baco, FRCS, MSc, MbChB ; Abdulrahman Albakr, MD ; Amro Al-Habib, MD ; Hani Mhaidli, MD, PhD ; Jose Antonio Soriano-Sanchez, MD ; Kai Cao, MD, PhD ; Máximo-Alberto Díez-Ulloa, MD, PhD ; Sandeep Gidvani, MD ; Vikas Tandon
Moderator: Sandeep Gidvani, MD, NASS International Education;Hani Mhaidli, MD,PhD Agenda Qatar Spine: Clinical and Radiological Outco... More...

NASS Working for You: Coding Update (Room Concourse Hall 151)

28 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 1:05 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Symposium: Predatory Publishing: What's Real and What's Fake News? (Room Concourse Hall 152)

28 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Andrew Schoenfeld, MD ; Christopher Bono, MD ; Donna Ohnmeiss, PhD
Moderator: Donna D. Ohnmeiss, PhD   Published literature has been the primary source of spine care education and the basis for e... More...

NASS Working for You: AHRQ Registry Outcomes Harmonization (Room Concourse Hall 151)

28 Sep 18
2:55 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Zoher Ghogawala, MD, FACS
Moderator: Zoher Ghogawala, MD More...

Interdisciplinary Spine Forum: Impact of Fragility Fractures on the Management of the Elderly Spine (Room 406AB)

28 Sep 18
3:00 PM - 5:05 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Charles Cho, MD, MBA ; Michael Groff, MD ; Ron Alkalay, PhD ; Stuart Hershman, MD
Moderators: Ron Alkalay, PhD; Michael Groff, MD   As our population ages and longevity increases, orthopedic surgeons are facing inc... More...

International Spine Forum Symposium: Adult Spinal Deformity (Room 404AB)

28 Sep 18
3:00 PM - 5:05 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Alexandr Krutko MD, PhD ; Aloysius Bambang Darwono, MD, PhD ; Antonio Martin-Benlloch, MD ; Baron Zarate-Kalfopulos ; Fahad AlHelal ; Michael Faloon, MD MD ; Mohamed Wafa, MD, PhD MD, PhD ; Norman Chutkan, MD MD ; Woojin Cho, MD, PhD ; Yasser Elbanna, MD
Moderators: Woojin Cho, MD, PhD; Michael Faloon, MD, NASS International Education Committee   Agenda Pakistan Spine Society: Mana... More...

Symposium: Quest for Truth: Are Online Databases Reliable and Do They Reflect True Outcomes? (Room Concourse Hall 151)

28 Sep 18
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Anand Veeravagu, MD ; Damian Brusko, BS ; Daniel Sciubba, MD ; Karthik Madhavan, MD ; Lee Onn Chieng, MD ; Nikita Lakomkin, BA ; Piyush Kalakoti, MD ; Yi Lu, MD, PhD ; Zoher Ghogawala, MD, FACS
Moderators: Daniel M. Sciubba, MD, Yi Lu, MD, PhD   In the recent past, several publications have been published based on the resources av... More...

Abstract Presentations: Basic Science of Spinal Fusion (Room Concourse Hall 151)

28 Sep 18
4:05 PM - 5:05 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Allison Greene, BS ; Brian Karamian, MD ; Celeste Abjornson, PhD ; Jonathan Yamaguchi, BS ; Kevin Chang, BS ; Nikhil Jain, MBBS, MD MBBS, MD ; Ryan Lubbe, BS ; Soyeon Jeong, MS
Moderator: Celeste Abjornson, PhD   233. Opioids Delay Healing of Spinal Fusion: A Rabbit Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion Model Nikhil Jain,... More...

Symposium: Section on RIMS: Clinical Failure of Lumbar Surgery Part II: Treatment Options (Room 403A)

29 Sep 18
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Alison Stout, DO ; Byron Schneider, MD MD ; Carol Hartigan MD ; H. Michael Guo, MD ; Jeffrey Wang, MD ; Jerome Schofferman, MD ; Sanjog Pangarkar, MD
Moderator: H. Michael Guo, MD   Failed back surgery includes a diverse group diagnoses with many different treatment options besides... More...

Symposium: Medical Device Innovation: What To Do With Your Idea (Room 403A)

29 Sep 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Allen Carl, MD ; Eric Muehlbauer, MJ, CAE MJ, CAE ; Mark Mescher, MD ; Michael Heggeness, MD, PhD
Moderator: Allen L. Carl, MD   Spine treatment technology has experienced major advances over the past 30 years. Due to the maturation of ... More...

Abstract Presentations: Applying Deformity Concepts in Your Practice (Room 403A)

29 Sep 18
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Multidisciplinary

Speaker(s): Aaron Buckland, MBBS, FRACS ; Akhil Tawari, MD, DNB, MBBS ; Arash Emami, MD ; Breton Line, BS ; Daniel Reid, MD ; David Bumpass, MD ; Don Park, MD ; James Nguyen, MD ; Juan Sardi, MD ; Mundeep Bawa, BA ; Paul Park, MD
Moderator: Paul Park, MD   274. A New Classification for Scheuermann’s Kyphosis David B. Bumpass, MD   27... More...