Moderators: Nathaniel P. Brooks, MD and Khoi D. Than, MD
MIS symposium is part of the MIP committee at NASS. This symposium will address recent advancements in MIS technology followed by different case scenarios. Experts will debate their take on each case presentation. There will be discussion on means to adopt MIS in your practice.
Upon completion of this session, participants should gain strategies to:
- Explain advances in minimally invasive spine (MIS) surgery;
- Recognize complications unique to MIS spine surgery;
- Know the risks and benefits of newer MIS approaches;
- Determine patient selection and candidacy for MIS surgery.
Agenda
Case Scenario: Grade 1 Spondylolisthesis
Nathaniel P. Brooks, MD
TLIF
Sean D. Christie, MD
XLIF
Juan S. Uribe, MD
Endoscopic Fusion
Michael P. Steinmetz, MD
Case Scenario: Spine Trauma: Facet Fracture without Neurological Complication
Khoi D. Than, MD
MIS Stabilization Options
Yi Lu, MD
Open Decompression: Disc Disruption
Karthik Madhavan, MD
Newer Technology in Spine
Andrew A. Sama, MD