Baptist Hospital Neuroscience Center In affiliation with FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine presents Saturday, March 19, 2011 Biltmore Hotel Coral Gables, Florida Second Annual Spine Surgery Symposium Sergio M. Gonzalez-Arias, M.D., Ph.D., FACS Italo Linfante,
Spine Surgery Symposium Target Audience Neurosurgeons, spine surgeons, neurosurgery nurses and nurse practitioners Overview This half-day symposium will present the surgical spine specialist with a comprehensive study of current trends and recent advances in diagnostic and surgical approaches to the care of patients suffering from spinal disorders. Nationally recognized experts in the spine community will focus on key issues and breakthrough treatments, followed by faculty discussions with audience participation. Educational Objectives Upon completion of this symposium, participants should be better able to: Explain the complexities of pathology that can be treated with minimally invasive spine surgery. Recognize the indications and contraindications for complex minimally invasive surgery. Critically evaluate the scientific literature regarding the benefits of minimally invasive spine surgery in order to more clearly assess its role in contemporary spine surgery. Consider evidence-based data to determine patient selection and optimal approaches to spine surgery. Implement best-practice strategies for lumbar stabilization procedures considering the basic rationale for using implants of various rigidities and their differing effects on clinical outcome. Differentiate between various biomechanical properties (stiffness, modulus of elasticity, durability, reproducibility) that affect an implant s behavior. Determine the optimal surgical approach to the anterior thoracic and lumbar spine considering the relative benefits and risks of available options. Examine the long-term results of lumbar stabilization using semi-rigid rods. Identify various clinical scenarios in which semi-rigid rods are indicated and contraindicated. Implement appropriate strategies in order to avoid complications sometimes seen in minimally invasive spine surgery. Faculty Sergio M. Gonzalez-Arias, M.D., Ph.D., FACS Medical Director, Baptist Neuroscience Center Chief, Department of Neurosciences and Division of Neurosurgery Baptist Hospital of Miami Professor and Chair, Department of Neurosurgery Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Miami, Florida Professor, Department of Neurological Surgery Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago, Illinois Paul C. McCormick, M.D., MPH, FACS Medical Director, Columbia-Presbyterian Comprehensive Spine Center Herbert and Linda Gallen Professor, Department of Neurological Surgery College of Physicians and Surgeons Columbia University New York, New York Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Neurosurgery Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, Illinois
Schedule 7:15 a.m. Registration, Continental Breakfast and Visit Exhibits 7:50 a.m. Welcome and Overview Sergio M. Gonzalez-Arias, M.D., Ph.D. 8:00 a.m. Dealing With Complexities in Minimally Invasive Surgery 8:30 a.m. Evidence-based Evaluation of Minimally Invasive Surgery Paul C. McCormick, M.D. 9:00 a.m. Biomechanical Rationale for Non-rigid Implants in Lumbar Stabilization Procedures 9:30 a.m. Posterior Approaches to the Anterior Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Paul C. McCormick, M.D. 10:00 a.m. Panel Discussions and Case Presentations With Audience Participation Moderator: Sergio M. Gonzalez-Arias, M.D., Ph.D. 10:30 a.m. Break and Visit Exhibits 11:00 a.m. Long-term Clinical Experience Using Semi-rigid (PEEK) Rods in Lumbar Fusion 11:30 a.m. Complications of Minimally Invasive Surgery 12:00 noon Lunch With the Experts 1:30 p.m. Adjourn Disclosures and Conflict of Interest Resolution Baptist Health requires resolution of all conflicts of interest to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all CME programming. Conflicts of interest of all individuals who control CME content will be identified and resolved prior to this educational activity. Full disclosure will be made in the handout. Presenters will also disclose discussion of off-label uses. Accreditation and Credits Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Baptist Health South Florida designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity has been approved for 5.0 contact hours by Florida State Board of Nursing, Baptist Health South Florida. CE Broker Provider #50-182. This activity has been approved for 5.0 contact hours by the Florida Board of Pharmacy, Baptist Health South Florida. CE Broker Provider #20-216842. This activity has been approved for 5.0 contact hours for respiratory therapy personnel in the category of personal growth by the State of Florida, AHCA provider #RCE58, Baptist Health South Florida. CE Broker Provider #50-182.
SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION FORM Second Annual Spine Surgery Symposium Saturday, March 19, 2011 Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida Register online at baptisthealth.net/cme Return this completed form with payment to: Mail: Baptist Health CME Department 8900 North Kendall Drive, Miami, Florida 33176-2197 Fax: 786-596-2769 (credit card payments only) (You may duplicate this form for multiple registrations.) Name (Please print) Degree: M.D. D.O. Ph.D. P.A. ARNP R.N. R.T. Pharm.D. Other Institution/Affiliation Mailing Address City/State/Zip Telephone E-mail Address License Number (M.D. not required) Symposium Rates (Please check one.) Physicians: $95 Nurses and all other healthcare professionals: $55 Fellows in Training/Residents*: $55 Baptist Health employees: $35 * Registration must be accompanied by a letter from the Fellowship/Residency Director. Payment Method Check (payable to Baptist Health CME) MasterCard Visa American Express Cardholder Name (Please print) Card Number Expiration Date Authorized Signature Authorized Amount In consideration of the Americans with Disabilities Act, please check here if you require special services, and we will contact you to determine your specific needs. Please submit this form two weeks prior to the symposium. How did you hear about this symposium? Mail E-mail Internet Which site? Other For additional information, please call 786-596-2398, or e-mail us at cme@baptisthealth.net.
Location and Accommodations The Biltmore Hotel, located in the heart of Coral Gables, one of Miami s most prestigious areas, combines golf and tennis in an estate-like setting just 15 minutes from Miami International Airport and the Port of Miami. The Biltmore s central location also provides easy access to Downtown Miami, Coconut Grove and Miami Beach. For more information about the Biltmore, go to biltmorehotel.com. Make your reservations directly with the Biltmore Hotel by calling 800-727-1926. Mention Baptist Health to receive our corporate rate. For additional information, please call 786-596-2398 or e-mail cme@baptisthealth.net. Baptist Hospital of Miami Neuroscience Center is a part of Baptist Health South Florida, the largest not-for-profit healthcare organization in the region. Affiliates of Baptist Health include Baptist Hospital of Miami, Baptist Children s Hospital, South Miami Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, Doctors Hospital, Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute and Baptist Outpatient Services. For more information about Baptist Health, go to baptisthealth.net. Printed on recycled and mixed-source paper (paper from well-managed forests, controlled sources and recycled wood or fiber) using vegetable-based inks. Please recycle.