“March” into spring break season in Orlando, Florida, at the third annual International Children’s Spine Symposium. On March 3 and 4, co-chairmen Drs. George H. Thompson, Jonathan Phillips and Suken A. Shah welcome spinal experts from around the globe at The University of Central Florida. Stay at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes and enjoy a free shuttle to and from the university.
Spring Break at the Spine Symposium
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Learn the latest on pediatric spine surgery with faculty demos, integrated lectures, and key discussions before enjoying a fun-filled early spring break in paradise. What better destination than the white sandy beaches of Orlando than to focus on the health of little ones? With a not-so-small-world nearby, the Friday/Saturday symposium gives attendees all of Sunday for Disney World shenanigans.
Cadaveric labs, a full “skull to sacrum” approach, and hands-on instruction are what make this innovative gathering so special. Building on the wild success and popularity of the last two years, many attendees are returning to get even more key takeaway points. Featured faculty include Drs. Paul Sponseller of Johns Hopkins, Daniel Hedequist of Harvard Medical School, Haemish Crawford from New Zealand, William Mackenzie, Firoz Miyanji, and Burt Yaszay.
Highlights include the Idiopathic and Congenital Scoliosis workshop with a focus on choosing fusion levels, hemivertebrectomy, and non-resection techniques. Check out the Early Onset Scoliosis session to discuss EOS challenges, or stop by the Lumbo-Sacral Junction workshop for more on the L-S junction in neuromuscular conditions. From Syndromic Scoliosis to Spinal Trauma in Children and more, each part of the agenda is designed just for orthopedic and spinal specialists.
Take advantage of blocked room rates at the nearby Ritz-Carlton for $289 per night. Less than ten miles from Disney World where March ushers in the Atlanta Braves Spring Training and the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival during the first weekend in March. Register and considered spring break planned.
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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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