WASHINGTON. Skin-to-Skin Direct Look. Course Chairman: Cadaveric Training Program. May 30, 2015 Washington, D.C. Joseph R.

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1 Skin-to-Skin Direct Look Cadaveric Training Program May 30, 2015 Washington, D.C. Westin Georgetown Inova Fairfax Lab Facility Course Chairman: Joseph R. O Brien, MD, MPH WASHINGTON

2 Course Course Description The MERC Skin-to-Skin Direct Look cadaveric training program is intended for and open to practicing orthopaedic and neurological spine surgeons who want to learn more about the Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF) technique using the Direct Look approach. This course is designed as a one-day course starting with a didactic session presented by key leaders in the technique. The didactic session is followed by an intensive hands-on training session utilizing cadaver specimens with a 2:1 surgeon to faculty ratio. Our experienced faculty will be engaged throughout the program. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this educational course, participants should be able to: 1. Apply the principles and techniques acquired directly into their patient care of lumbar disorders. 2. Demonstrate and reinforce the strengths of the Direct Look approach with Globus Medical instrumentation. 3. Explain the principles and applications of different MIS techniques for lumbar interbody and pedicle screw placement. Target Audience Enrollment in this course is open to practicing orthopaedic and neurological surgeons who manage the care of patients with spinal disorders. Cadaveric-based learning with a procedurally focused application of Globus Medical technology from start to finish. CADAVERIC

3 Faculty The faculty of this course is led by surgeons distinguished in the field of Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF) techniques. Course ChairmAn Joseph R. O Brien, MD, MPH Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurological Surgery Associate Director of Spine Surgery, The George Washington University School of Medicine Washington, D.C. INVITED FACULTY* Chad J. Prusmack, MD Chief of NeuroSpine, Sky Ridge Medical Center Board-Certified Neurological Surgeon Rocky Mountain Spine Clinic Neurosurgeon Consultant to the Denver Broncos Lone Tree, CO Jeff Phelps, MD Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon Director of Spine Surgery Service North Hills Hospital Surgery Richland Hills, TX Wellington K. Hsu, MD Clifford C. Raisbeck Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Director of Research Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago, IL Paul K. Kim, MD Neurosurgeon Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates Faculty, Carolinas Medical Center Neurosurgery Residency Program Charlotte, NC * Faculty list subject to change

4 Agenda * Saturday, MAY 30, :30am 8:00am 8:25am 8:25am 8:30am 8:30am 9:00am 9:00am 9:20am 9:20am 9:40am 9:40am 10:00am 10:00am 10:30am 10:30am 12:30pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:15pm 1:15pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 3:30pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:15pm 5:15pm 5:15pm Meet in Lobby of Hotel - Depart for Lab Arrival/Breakfast Welcome and Introductions Direct Look Technique Patient Selection Case Reviews Why I Went Lateral Imaging for the Direct Look Technique: Why is it Different? Break and Dress for Lab Patient Taping and Positioning Demo Direct Look (L2-3, L3-4) Working Lunch Lessons Learned: Real World Cases Challenging L4-5 Case and Film Reviews Retraction Strategies at the Thoracolumbar Junction Direct Look Review Approaching L4-5 Retraction Strategies at the Thoracolumbar Junction Lateral Supplemental Fixation Lateral Plating, Percutaneous Screws What to Expect on My First 20 Cases Receptions and Final Comments Departure *Program agenda subject to modification.

5 Skin-To-Skin Direct Look Cadaveric Training Program May 30, 2015 Washington, D.C. Hotel & Travel The program, related activities, and accommodations will be held at: Westin Georgetown 2350 M Street NW Washington, D.C Phone: (202) Inova Fairfax Hospital 3300 Gallows Road Falls Church, VA Phone: (703) For any questions or assistance please contact us at merc@globusmedical.com

6 registration Please contact your local Globus Medical sales representative or contact us by at: Registration is available only online at We encourage early registration, as seating is limited. Upon receipt of your online registration, you will be sent via a registration acknowledgment. Upon acceptance into the course you will receive a confirmation along with hotel and travel information to assist you in making your arrangements. Registrants who register after the course is full will be placed on a waiting list and contacted if a space becomes available. Please visit our website: to register and to view other course offerings. FEATURED GLOBUS PRODUCTS: CALIBER -L Direct Look InterContinental MARS 3V REVOLVE Low-Profile TransContinental PLYMOUTH The Musculoskeletal Education and Research Center (MERC) is the medical education unit of Globus Medical, Inc. Globus Medical, Inc. complies with the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. Globus Medical, Inc General Armistead Avenue Audubon, PA Ph Globus Medical. All rights reserved. Patent patents. Direct Look, and MARS are trademarks of Globus Medical. CALIBER, InterContinental, REVOLVE, Skin-to-Skin, TransContinental, and PLYMOUTH are registered trademarks of Globus Medical. Please refer to product insert for complete description, indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions MRC02