NEW ORLEANS. Skin-to-Skin. Course Chairmen: Cadaveric Training Program. October 24, 2014 New Orleans, LA. Joseph R.

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1 Skin-to-Skin LLIF with Direct Look Cadaveric Training Program October 24, 2014 New Orleans, LA Loews New Orleans Hotel Surgical Training Institute Course Chairmen: Dan S. Cohen, MD Joseph R. O Brien, MD, MPH NEW ORLEANS

2 Course The MERC Skin-to-Skin Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF) with Direct Look cadaveric program is a dynamic one-day course where surgeons can enhance their skills and knowledge on the LLIF technique. The course begins with a didactic session and case studies presented by key leaders in the technique. This is followed by an intensive hands-on cadaveric training session to engage attendees in surgical methods and approaches. Attendees of this course will have an enhanced learning experience via: Extensive hands-on time for each participant A 2:1 surgeon to faculty ratio Experienced faculty engaged throughout the program Target Audience: Enrollment in this course is open to practicing orthopaedic and neurological spine surgeons. Dan S. Cohen, MD Co-Chairman Joseph R. O Brien, MD, MPH Co-Chairman 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 neurological and orthopedic spinal surgery. Course ChairmEn Dan S. Cohen, MD Mount Sinai Medical Center Miami Beach, FL Joseph R. O Brien, MD, MPH Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery/Neurological Surgery Associate Director of Spine Surgery The George Washington University School of Medicine Washington, D.C. INVITED FACULTY* David Jackson, MD Spine Care Medical Group San Francisco Spine Institute San Francisco, CA Jeff Phelps, MD Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Director of Spine Surgery Service North Hills Hospital Surgery Richland Hills, TX William Tally, MD Assistant Professor Orthopedic Spine University of Georgia/GRU Athens Orthopedic Clinic Athens, GA Gabriel Tender, MD Board Certified Neurological Surgeon Associate Professor of Neurosurgery LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, LA * Faculty list subject to change

4 Agenda * 8:00am 8:25am 8:25am 8:30am 8:30am 8:40am 8:40am 9:00am 9:00am 9:30am 9:30am 9:45am 9:45am 10:00am 10:00am 12:30pm 12:30pm 1:15pm 1:15pm 1:35pm 1:35pm 1:55pm 1:55pm 2:15pm 2:15pm 2:30pm 2:30pm 4:30pm 4:30pm 4:50pm 4:50pm Breakfast Welcome and Introductions Introduction to LLIF Indications and Patient Selection Direct Look Technique Imaging Review Break and Dress for Lab Depart to Mobile Lab BioSkills Lab Patient Taping and Positioning Direct Look (L2-3, L3-4) Working Lunch Lessons Learned: Real World Cases Complications and Avoidance Difficult Cases Challenging L4-5 Retraction Strategies at the Thoracolumbar Junction Supplemental Fixation Break Depart to mobile lab BioSkills Lab L4-5 Retraction Strategies at the Thoracolumbar Junciton Supplemental Fixation What to Expect on My First 20 Cases Departure * Program agenda subject to modification

5 Skin-to-Skin LLIF with Direct Look Cadaveric Training Program October 24, 2014 New Orleans, LA Hotel & Travel The program, related activities, and accommodations will be held at: Hotel Accommodations Loews New Orleans Hotel 300 Poydras Street New Orleans, LA BioSkills Lab Surgical Training Institute (A Mobile Training Solution) For any questions or assistance please contact us at

6 registration Please contact your local Globus Medical Sales Representative or at: Registration is available only online at We encourage early registration as seating is limited. Upon your online registration, you will be sent an acknowledgment with further instructions and additional travel information to assist you with your planning. Registrants who register after the course is full will be placed on a wait list and contacted if a space becomes available. CALIBER -L InterContinental MARS 3V PLYMOUTH Featured Globus Products REVOLVE Low-Profile RISE -L TransContinental Direct Look The Musculoskeletal Education and Research Center (MERC) is the medical education unit of Globus Medical, Inc. Globus Medical, Inc General Armistead Avenue Audubon, PA Ph Globus Medical, Inc. complies with the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals Globus Medical. All rights reserved. Patents Pending. Direct Look and MARS are trademarks of Globus Medical. CALIBER, InterContinental, PLYMOUTH, REVOLVE, RISE, Skin-to-Skin and TransContinental are registered trademarks of Globus Medical. Please refer to product insert for complete description, indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions MRC02 N