Event program AOSpine Masters Symposium Controversies in Spinal Surgery August 12 13, 2016 Durban, South Africa
Welcome to Durban August 12 13, 2016 Durban, South Africa 3 Dear colleagues, AOSpine counts surgeons, researchers, ORP, and any healthcare professionals interested in spine from all five continents among its members and includes some of the world s foremost experts and thinkers in the field of spine surgery. We are a member-oriented, member-driven organization. Every AOSpine member is free to choose to actively participate and contribute to the atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and mentorship within AOSpine. AOSpine can provide educational, research, consulting, and networking opportunities to enrich the knowledge and enhance the career of any spine surgeon. AOSpine invests in spine research and offers state-of-the-art training courses, as well as fellowship programs and congresses which augment a surgeon s knowledge of spine principles and techniques, and enabling him or her to establish and nurture professional relationships within their country and around the world. Our purpose and responsibility is to shape our members skills and understanding of spine principles; to establish new values and incentives for the creation of knowledge, the sharing of wisdom, and the development of new tools and techniques that improve patient care, patient outcomes, and the cost effectiveness of spine surgery. It is never too soon or too late to learn. This is the core philosophy that drives AOSpine s educational activities. AOSpine aims to go above and beyond classical teaching: the goal is to challenge current paradigms, provoke thought, and open the mind to new ideas and skills. Sincerely, Shahzad Ali Khan Chairperson Johannesburg South Africa Robert Dunn Educational Advisor Cape Town South Africa
4 AOSpine AOSpine Masters Symposium Controversies in Spinal Surgery AOSpine Curriculum This educational event carries the AOSpine Curriculum logo. This indicates that the program, content, and objectives have been developed based on the Curriculum framework and that the event meets the implementation criteria defined by the AOSpine Education Commission (AOSEC). For more information, visit www.aospine.org Symposium Description This course will be covering aspects of spine surgery such as infections, trauma, degenerative disease, tumors and deformities. At a Masters-level there are always different ways to approach a case and that is what this event wants to highlight. The event will comprise of evidence-based lectures, panel discussions, and debates and will provide ample time for discussion between faculty and participants. Target Participants The event is directed at the Masters-level surgeon (high volume practice / > 10 years of experience) with intimate knowledge and experience of the severe complications encountered during complex reconstructive surgery in advanced degeneration and adult deformity. The event provides the opportunity to investigate adverse events through intense introspection and scrutiny by experts in the field. Symposium Objectives On completion of the symposium, participants should be able to: List arguments for a variety of diagnostic pathways in challenging spine situations. Different approaches to solving a variety of spinal conditions Engage in debates and discussion on the indications and options for treatment of spinal conditions
August 12 13, 2016 Durban, South Africa 5 Chairperson Shahzad Ali Khan Johannesburg, South Africa Educational Advisor Robert Dunn Cape Town, South Africa National Faculty Mkhululi Lukhele Tom Mariba Ravel Ramlakan Fred Ukunda Adriaan Vlok David Welsh Johannesburg, South Africa Pretoria, South Africa kwa-zulu Natal, South Africa Johannesburg, South Africa Bellville, South Africa Cape Town, South Africa Project Manager AOSpine Africa Phone: +41 44 2002 414 Gabriella Gazzoli Fax: +41 44 2002 412 Stettbachstrasse 6 Email: ggazzoli@aospine.org CH 8600 Dübendorf www.aospine.org
6 AOSpine AOSpine Masters Symposium Controversies in Spinal Surgery Friday, August 12, 2016 TIME AGENDA ITEM WHO 13:00-13:10 Opening and welcome to AOSpine S Khan 13:10-13:20 Educational Advisor introduction R Dunn 13:20-13:25 Case Presentation: Tuberculosis of Thoracic Spine S Khan 13:25-13:35 Tuberculosis of Thoracic Spine: Anterior alone surgical approach 13:35-13:45 Tuberculosis of Thoracic Spine: Posterior alone surgical approach R Dunn F Ukunda 13:45-14:00 Discussion R Dunn; S Khan; F Ukunda 14:00-14:05 Case Presentation: Surgical Site Infection D Welsh 14:05-14:15 Post-operative spinal sepsis: Prevention and treatment strategies D Welsh 14:15-14:30 Discussion D Welsh 14:30-15:00 TEA BREAK 15:00-15:05 Case Presentation: Thoraco-lumbar fractures S Khan 15:05-15:15 Short Vs. Long segment fixation of Thoraco-lumbar fractures T Mariba 15:15-15:25 Thoraco-lumbar fractures: When is the time to go anterior? M Lukhele 15:25-15:35 Minimally invasive spinal surgery for unstable thoracolumbar fractures S Khan 15:35-15:50 Discussion S Khan; M Lukhele; T Mariba; 15:50-15:55 Case Presentation: Post-traumatic Kyphosis M Lukhele 15:55-16:05 Post-traumatic kyphosis at Thoraco-lumbar junction: Implications and treatment strategies M Lukhele 16:05-16:15 Discussion M Lukhele 16:15-17:00 Round Table Case Discussion
August 12 13, 2016 Durban, South Africa 7 Saturday, August 13, 2016 TIME AGENDA ITEM WHO 08:00-08:10 Modern digital communications in Spine practice: Advantages and medico-legal implications M Lukhele 08:10-08:15 Discussion M Lukhele 08:15-08:20 Case Presentation: Spinal metastatic disease R Ramlakan 08:20-08:30 Spinal metastatic treatment strategies R Ramlakan 08:30-08:35 Case Presentation: Rigid Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis R Dunn 08:35-08:45 Mobilization of rigid spine for posterior alone surgical correction of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis R Dunn 08:45-09:00 Discussion R Dunn; R Ramlakan 09:00-09:10 Is Tantalum the cage material of choice? F Ukunda 09:10-09:15 Case Presentation: Spondylolisthesis L4 - L5 R Ramlakan 09:15-09:25 When is anterior augmentation necessary in posterior lumbar spine surgery R Ramlakan 09:25-09:40 Discussion R Ramlakan; F Ukunda 09:40-09:50 The MIS fusion surgery debate: Technique of choice A Vlok 09:50-10:00 The MIS fusion surgery debate: It does not work R Dunn 10:00-10:10 Discussion R Dunn ; A Vlok 10:10-10:40 TEA BREAK 10:40-10:45 Case Presentation: Failed Back Syndrome D Welsh 10:45-10:55 Failed Back Syndrome: When to give up D Welsh 10:55-11:00 Case Presentation: High grade spondylolisthesis T Mariba 11:00-11:10 Approaches to high grade slips T Mariba 11:10-11:25 Discussion T Mariba; D Welsh 11:25-11:30 Case Presentation: Sagittal mal-alignment in elderly T Mariba 11:30-11:40 Conservative approach to sagittal mal-alignment in elderly T Mariba 11:40-11:55 Surgical approach to sagittal mal-alignment in elderly R Ramlakan 11:55-12:10 Discussion T Mariba; R Ramlakan
8 AOSpine AOSpine Masters Symposium Controversies in Spinal Surgery Saturday, August 13, 2016 TIME AGENDA ITEM WHO 12:10-12:30 Participants Case Presentation 12:30-13:15 Lunch Break 13:15-13:20 Case Presentation: Sacral Fractures presenting with Cauda Equina Syndrome T Mariba 13:20-13:30 Post-traumatic Cauda Equina Syndrome A Vlok 13:30-13:35 Case Presentation: C1 C2 instability F Ukunda 13:35-13:45 C1 - C2 Instability: Alternative fixation technique F Ukunda 13:45-13:55 CSF leaks: Seal or not to seal? Available materials D Welsh 13:55-14:00 Case Presentation: Cervical Myelopathy A Vlok 14:00-14:10 Cervical Myelopathy: When to intervene surgically? A Vlok 14:10-14:30 Discussion T Mariba; F Ukunda; A Vlok; D Welsh 14:30-15:00 Closing comments by the EA and word of thank you by the Chairperson R Dunn; S Khan
August 12 13, 2016 Durban, South Africa 9 General Information Event Venue Garden Court Umhlanga Corner of Aurora Drive and Centenary Boulevard Umhlanga Ridge SA Durban 4319 www.tsogosun.com/garden-court-umhlanga Registration fee AOSpine Members (-10%) ZAR 2 700. AOSpine non-members ZAR 3'000. Included in course fee Conference bag with documentation, tea breaks, lunches, and course certificate. Payment options Online on the AOSpine website at http://durbanm1608.aospine.org No insurance The course organization does not take out insurance to cover participants against cancellation of course, accidents, or other risks. Security Access permitted with name tag only. Dress code Casual Course language English Mobile phone use Mobile phone use is not allowed in the lecture halls and in practical exercise rooms. Please be considerate of others by turning your mobile phone to off. Photography Photos taken during the event may be used as AOSpine promotional material. Please inform the AOSpine Project Manager if you do not wish photos of yourself to be used. Intellectual property Course materials, presentations, and case studies are the intellectual property of the event faculty. All rights are reserved. Check hazards and legal restrictions on www.aospine.org/legal. Recording, photographing, or copying of lectures, practical exercises, case discussions, or any course materials is absolutely forbidden. The AO Foundation reserves the right to fi lm, photograph, and audio record during their events. Participants must understand that in this context they may appear in these recorded materials. The AO Foundation assumes participants agree that these recorded materials may be used for AO marketing and other purposes, and made available to the public. Partners This event is supported with a unrestricted educational grant and in kind support from the following partners: - DePuy Synthes Partner compliance An application has been made by DePuy Synthes to Eucomed for compliance approval of this event.
10 AOSpine AOSpine Masters Symposium Controversies in Spinal Surgery AOSpine Europe & Africa Education AOSpine welcomes the participation of our partners in supporting our efforts to deliver education of the highest quality. Industry partners agree to the following at this educational event. 1. Introduction This event is for the benefit of the AOSpine community The objective is to offer the highest quality education in spine surgery 2. Academic Independence This event must be free from commercial bias or influence The content of this event will focus solely on the teaching of medical principles, knowledge, skills and generic techniques The event chairpersons are solely responsible for determining faculty, topic and program Our industry partners provide logistical support, including workshop material and in kind support 3. Branding The AOSpine logo and associated imagery must be the only visible corporate branding Commercial advertising including but not limited to promotional materials, merchandizing items and gifts is not permitted Our industry partners' logistical support may be mentioned in the event program, but without any use of logos 4. Product Usage Products may only be visible in a neutral setting, ie, free from any corporate branding Products may only be displayed in areas as defi ned by the event chairpersons; products should never be displayed in lecture theatres, and in principle neither in reception areas nor in food and beverage areas Any practical workshops must take place in an area clearly designated as a workshop area, and clearly separate from any lecture, discussion group, social or rest areas Such workshops may only be run by members of this event's faculty Surgical technique manuals may be made available to participants upon request 5. Venue & Personnel This event may not be held at the premises of any industry partner The presence of industry partners is solely to provide discrete background logistical support The ratio of each industry partner's representatives to participants at this event may not exceed 1:10 Industry partners may join meals and breaks, but may not use these as sales opportunities The aggressive use of this event as a sales opportunity is not permitted The presence of industry partners at any practical workshops must remain discrete at all times All logistics handled by partner representatives must be conducted in accordance with this and with the approval of AOSpine (event chairpersons and the AOSpine Europe division), to ensure the event's academic independence.