Interested in learning more about the lateral approach to treating surgical spine conditions?
Laterally, This Is a Cool Meeting
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Join the third annual Advanced Lateral Approaches to the Spine conference February 25, 2017 at the Seattle Science Foundation. Located in the James Tower in downtown Seattle, Washington, this one-day seminar brings together leading experts for a day of live demos and discussions on spinal surgery management, concerns and benefits.
It’s one of the most affordable conferences in the industry, with M.D. and D.O. fees just $265 until February 17. Medical students, residents and fellows pay just $50. Register online now for early bird prices. Attendees are eligible for up to 9 AMA PRA Category 1 credits.
Created specifically for orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons, the goal is better discussions on basic lateral anatomy when operating on the lumbar spine. Risks and complications with the lateral approach are tackled—as well as the many potential benefits. Find out the latest applications for lateral techniques, and enjoy live demos from the BioSkills Lab on the Anatomy of the Lumbar Plexus from Dr. Shane Tubbs, an OLIF demo from Dr. Richard Hynes, an XLIF demo from co-chair Dr. Luiz Pimenta, and many more!
The day starts at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast and a welcome from co-chairs Drs. Luiz Pimenta and Rod Oskouian, Jr. Exhibits are featured at each break, and a pick-up lunch ensures attendees make the most of this well-scheduled conference. From hands-on lab rotations practicing lateral fusion techniques and lateral deformity correction to a case review on Oblique Complications and Avoidance Techniques with Dr. Kamal Woods, this is laterally the spine-centric conference of the year.
After adjourning at 6:15 p.m., attendees have plenty of time to explore the city. Within walking distance of the Seattle Science Foundation is the Firehouse Mini-Park (complete with mini trees!). Just two blocks away is Championship Field and Seattle University Park, which is hosting the women’s basketball home game of Seattle University vs. New Mexico State University on conference night.
Key Tip: Check out the nearby Ba Bar and Nate’s Wings and Waffles to celebrate (or lick wounds) with the locals.
First time in Seattle? Make a weekend of it. Attendees should check off Pike’s Place Market with the fisher mongers and the country’s first Starbucks off their list. A trip to the Space Needle, the 175-foot Ferris wheel at Pier 57, and the carousel at Miner’s Landing makes the trip complete.
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This is a fascinating development. In my practice we've seen similar outcomes with the revised protocol. The key differentiator seems to be patient selection criteria. Has anyone else noticed the correlation with BMI thresholds?
Great point. I'd push back slightly on the conclusion, the sample size in the cited study is too small to draw population-level inferences. That said, the directional signal is compelling and worth a larger RCT.
We implemented a similar approach last year. Early results are promising but we're still gathering 12-month follow-up data. Happy to share our protocol if anyone is interested.
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