Академический Документы
Профессиональный Документы
Культура Документы
Annual Meeting
October 24-27, 2012 * Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, Texas
Innovative Instrumentation
Customized
Our Dr. Toolz Universal Spine Screw Extraction Systems will provide you with all of the instrumentation that you will need for your next product launch, including: * BMI over molded silicone handles for comfort and performance. * Internal adapter technology on instrumentation. * Non-Ratcheting and Ratcheting capabilities. * Space for additional bits. * Full color and branding customization. * In-house design assistance for custom branding and imprinting needs. In addition, all sets have passed sterilization and cleaning validation testing.
2012 Bradshaw Medical 10325 58th Place Kenosha, WI 53144 Phone: (262) 925-1374 www.bradshaw-medical.com info@bradshaw-medical.com
RULE #1: IF WE DONT TAKE CARE OF OUR CUSTOMERS, SOMEONE ELSE WILL.
General Information
New for 2012
Hands-on cadaver training courses on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. The Fundamentals of Evidence-Based Medicine instructional course will start Wednesday morning and continue on Wednesday evening complete with dinner and refreshments. Afternoon symposia are now concurrent with more topicspecific sessions allowing you to follow your interests. Global Spine Forum programming is expanded to a full day including internationally-focused symposia and invited organizations programming. Saturday sessions begin at 7:55 a.m. and conclude at 12:00 p.m. Saturday morning will feature discussions on the following topics: Defining MIS HRQ Key Questions Developing Measurements and Problem Solving The discussions will conclude with a collective strategic response agreed upon by all participants.
Credit Information
The North American Spine Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Additional information for other forms of credit is available on page 23.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this meeting, participants will gain strategies to: Promote discussion of new scientific developments and best practices in spine care. Demonstrate the application of current techniques, procedures and research. Practice evidence-based medicine relative to spine care.
Important Dates
April 24: Registration open for members. May 8: Registration open for all. August 14: Early registration deadline. Save $200 with the early registration discount. September 11: Housing deadline. Ensure that you will have accommodations at an official NASS hotel. September 26: Online and onsite registration fees increase by $100.
Questions?
Please visit www.nassannualmeeting.org for more information. Contact the following departments via email with any questions: Educational programming: education@spine.org Registration: registration@spine.org Housing: meetingservices@spine.org Exhibits: exhibits@spine.org Membership: membership@spine.org
Table of Contents
Program Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Dallas, Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 NASS Resource Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4
Early Innovation...
leading
edge?
BAXANO.COM
For complete information regarding precautions and methods of use, please refer to individual device Instructions for Use. Baxano and iO-Flex are registered trademarks and service marks of Baxano, Inc. All rights reserved.
Program Information
Education Formats
Concurrent Sessions Concurrent sessions are topic-specific abstract presentations highlighting detailed research, with discussion following. Basic Science Seminar, Current Concepts in Lumbopelvic Pain Seminar and Current Concepts in Biopyschosocial Seminar These newly developed sessions include lectures prior to paper presentations and are topic-specific. Special Interest Group (SIG) Discussions Join your peers in an open, casual forum that encourages a mutual exchange of ideas and discussion. Topics are based on current trends and issues in spine care. These one-hour discussion groups convene at the end of each day. Saturday Workshops These workshops will encourage discussion on a particular question that NASS would like to address. Specific objectives will include developing a strategic response to the topic that can be elevated to committees for further action. ePoster Stations ePosters can be viewed in the NASS Resource Center in the Technical Exhibition. Additionally, the authors of the topgraded posters in each category will present their posters and facilitate discussion during the networking breaks. Allied Health Tracks NASS offers specialty educational tracks for allied health professionals, including physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, chiropractors and rehabilitation professionals. These sessions occur each afternoon during the meeting and on Wednesday morning before the general session. Young Spine Surgeons Education Track The transition from training to practice is a difficult time. With the best interest of young surgeons in mind, NASS has developed a symposium to assist surgeons during their early transition to practice. Experts in the community and a distinguished group of spine surgeons that recently transitioned into both academic and private clinical practices will review topics, including, Finding a Job and Early Career Decision Making, Contract Negotiations and Establishing a Practice. Solution Showcase Participate in a Solution Showcase Theater presentation on the exhibit floor during your networking break or lunch time to learn more about specific products and solutions to help you provide your professional care. The theater presentation schedule will be posted at www.nassannualmeeting.org in June.
Tuesday, October 23
6:30 a.m.5:00 p.m. Annual Meeting Registration 7:30 a.m.5:00 p.m. Coding Update 2012: Essentials and Controversies of Spine Care Coding Chairs: R. Dale Blasier, MD; William J. Sullivan, MD 1:005:00 p.m. Hands-on Course: Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Chairs: Choll W. Kim, MD, PhD; Michael Y. Wang, MD
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m. Complimentary Box Lunch (Attendees Only) 12:001:00 p.m. Solution Showcase 1:001:10 p.m. Welcome Remarks 1:102:10 p.m. General Session: Best PapersOutcomes/Cost-Utility 2:102:40 p.m. Introduction and Presidential Address Charles A. Mick, MD and Michael H. Heggeness, MD, PhD 2:403:30 p.m. Introduction and Presidential Guest Speaker Michael H. Heggeness, MD, PhD and Matt Taibbi 3:304:00 p.m. Networking Break Best Poster Presentations 4:004:05 p.m. NASS Working for You 4:055:35 p.m. Concurrent Symposia: ACO/Healthcare Policy Combo Chairs: Christopher J. Standaert, MD; John G. Finkenberg, MD The Psychology of Spine Surgery Chairs: Andrew R. Block, PhD; Jerome Schofferman, MD 5:406:40 p.m. Concurrent Sessions: Complications/Metabolic Lumbar Fusion Socioeconomics Tumor/Infection Basic Science Seminar and Original Research: Breaking Developments in Bone Biologics and Fusion Special Interest Groups: Best Practice Update: Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Spine Surgery Moderators: William O. Shaffer, MD; Scott Kreiner, MD MRI of the Spine: Essentials for the Spine Specialist Moderator: A. Jay Khanna, MD Biomechanics Moderator: Boyle C. Cheng, MD 7:009:45 p.m. Instructional Course: Fundamentals of Evidence-Based Medicine Part II: Critically Appraising the Literature Chair: Daniel K. Resnick, MD, MS
Wednesday, October 24
6:30 a.m.5:00 p.m. Annual Meeting Registration 7:00 a.m.12:30 p.m. Instructional Course: Fundamentals of Evidence-Based Medicine Part I: Asking Answerable Questions, Searching the Literature and Rating the Evidence Chair: Daniel K. Resnick, MD, MS 7:30 a.m.12:00 p.m. Coding Update 2012 (Continued) 8:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. Hands-on Course: Cervical Spine Surgery Chair: TBD Technique Workshop: Deformity Chair: TBD Instructional Courses: Section on Rehabilitation Interventional Medical Spine Chairs: Jerome Schofferman, MD; Gerard A. Malanga, MD Section on Motion Technology Chair: Avinash G. Patwardhan, MD Section on Biologics and Basic Science: BMPs: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Chairs: Vikas V. Patel, MD; Nitin N. Bhatia, MD Leadership Development and Training Chairs: Mitchel Harris, MD, FACS; F. Todd Wetzel, MD Fundamentals of Image-Guided Spinal Surgery Chair: Eric W. Nottmeier, MD Allied Health Track Sessions: Secrets of the Successful Spine Team: How to Integrate PAs and NPs Better and More Effectively Chairs: Alpesh A. Patel, MD, FACS; Jim A. Youssef, MD Medical and Surgical Management of Myeloradiculopathy Chair: Rick Placide, MD, PT 10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. Technical Exhibition Open ePosters Open for Viewing
www.nassannualmeeting.org
Thursday, October 25
6:308:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast 6:30 a.m.5:00 p.m. Annual Meeting Registration 7:207:25 a.m. Announcements 7:258:25 a.m. General Session: Best PapersTrauma 8:258:30 a.m. NASS Working for You 8:3010:00 a.m. Symposium: Current Controversies in Spine Care and Surgery Chair: Jean-Jacques Abitbol, MD 9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. Technical Exhibition Open ePosters Open for Viewing 10:0010:05 a.m. Special Presentation 10:0510:30 a.m. Networking Break Best Poster Presentations 10:3011:00 a.m. TSJ Outstanding Paper Awards and Editors Choice Award Presentations 11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions: Novel Technology Deformity Imaging Current Concepts in Biopsychosocial Seminar Basic Science Seminar and Original Research: Breaking Developments in Disc Biology 12:001:00 p.m. Complimentary Box Lunch (Attendees Only) Solution Showcase 1:001:45 p.m. Keynote Speaker Charles C. Mann 1:451:50 p.m. NASS Working for You
1:503:20 p.m. Concurrent Symposia: What is the Current State of rhBMP-2? Chairs: Alpesh A. Patel, MD, FACS; Peter Whang, MD NASS Registry Pilot Update: Collecting Data to Inform Spine Chairs: Daniel K. Resnick, MD, MS; Zoher Ghogawala, MD 1:504:55 p.m. Allied Health Track Sessions: Nursing PA/NP Rehabilitation 3:203:25 p.m. Special Presentation 3:253:55 p.m. Networking Break Members Business Meeting Best Poster Presentations 3:554:55 p.m. Concurrent Sessions: Minimally Invasive Surgery Cervical Trauma Socioeconomics Basic Science Seminar and Original Research: Breaking Developments in Surgical Biology Special Interest Groups: TSJ Editors Choice Award Moderator: Eugene J. Carragee, MD Best Practice Update: Diagnosis and Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation with Radiculopathy Moderators: Scott Kreiner, MD; William O. Shaffer, MD Evidence-based Nonoperative (Medical) Treatment of SI Joint Dysfunction Moderator: TBD
Friday, October 26
6:308:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast 7:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. Annual Meeting Registration 7:207:25 a.m. Announcements 7:258:25 a.m. General Session: Best PapersClinical 8:258:30 a.m. NASS Working for You 8:3010:00 a.m. Concurrent Symposia: Medical Professionalism and Conflict of Interest Chair: Jerome Schofferman, MD How to Best Stabilize the Spine and Pelvis Chairs: Thomas E. Dreisinger, PhD, FACSM; Heidi Prather, DO; Maurits van Tulder, PhD; Andry Vleeming, PhD; Paul Hodges, MD, PhD 9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. Global Spine Forum: Presentations from Invited Societies 9:00 a.m.1:30 p.m. Technical Exhibition Open ePosters Open for Viewing 10:0010:05 a.m. Spine Safety Update 10:0510:30 a.m. Networking Break Best Poster Presentations 10:3010:55 a.m. Research Award Presentations 10:5511:00 a.m. NASS Recognition Awards 11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions: Cervical Biomechanics/Imaging Current Concepts in Lumbopelvic Pain Seminar: Breaking Developments in Evaluation and Treatment of Pelvic Girdle Disorders and How They Relate to Spine Pain Basic Science Seminar and Original Research: Breaking Developments in Disc Regeneration 12:001:00 p.m. Complimentary Box Lunch (Attendees Only) Solution Showcase
www.nassannualmeeting.org
1:001:05 p.m. NASS Working for You 1:002:30 p.m. Global Spine Forum Symposium: State-of-the-Art World Spine Care: A Review of Practices From Different Regions of the World Chair: Raj D. Rao, MD 1:052:35 p.m. Concurrent Symposia: Directional Preference and Pain Centralization: Medical, Surgical and Research Implications Chair: Ronald G. Donelson, MD, MS Predicting Clinical Success Based on Biomechanical Metrics/Understanding and Treating the Disc at Risk Chairs: Boyle C. Cheng, MD; Alok D. Sharan, MD 2:304:30 p.m. Global Spine Forum: Presentations from Invited Societies 2:353:00 p.m. Networking Break Best Poster Presentations 2:354:40 p.m. Allied Health Track Breakout Sessions: Nursing PA/NP Rehabilitation 3:003:05 p.m. Spine Safety Update 3:053:35 p.m. Value Abstract Awards Presentations 3:404:40 p.m. Concurrent Sessions: Surgical Complications Cervical Arthroplasty Deformity Socioeconomics Basic Science Seminar and Original Research: Breaking Developments in Spinal Cord Injury Special Interest Groups: An Update on Spine Ratings and Rating of Spinal Nerve Impairment, According to AMA Guides 6th Edition Moderator: TBD Spine Research: Spanning the Spectrum from Data Collection at Your Clinic to the Impact on Healthcare Policy Moderator: Donna D. Ohnmeiss, PhD Allied Health Practitioners Moderator: Michael L. Reed, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC
Saturday, October 27
6:308:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast 7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. Annual Meeting Registration 7:558:00 a.m. Announcements 8:008:05 a.m. NASS Working for You 8:059:35 a.m. Symposium: The Deconditioned Spine: Pre- and Postoperative Chairs: Michael L. Reed, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC; Heidi Prather, DO
9:3510:00 a.m. Networking Break 10:0011:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions: BMP Surgical Complications Cervical Arthroplasty 11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. Concurrent Workshops: Defining MIS HRQ Key Questions Developing Measurements and Problem Solving 12:00 p.m. Meeting Adjourns
Keynote Speaker
Charles C. Mann, Thursday, October 25, 1:00-1:45 p.m. Charles C. Manns most recent book, 1491, won the U.S. National Academy of Sciences Keck award for the best book of the year. A correspondent for The Atlantic Monthly, Science, and Wired, he has covered the intersection of science, technology, and commerce for many newspapers and magazines here and abroad, including BioScience, The Boston Globe, Fortune, Geo (Germany), The New York Times (magazine, op-ed, book review), Panorama (Italy), Paris-Match (France), Quark (Japan), Smithsonian, Der Stern (Germany), Technology Review, Vanity Fair and The Washington Post (magazine, op-ed, book review). In addition to 1491, he has cowritten four other books: The Second Creation: Makers of the Revolution in 20th-Century Physics (1986; rev. ed., 1995); The Aspirin Wars: Money, Medicine, and 100 Years of Rampant Competition (1991), Noahs Choice: The Future of Endangered Species (1995), and @ Large: The Strange Case of the Internets Biggest Invasion (1998). He has also written for CD-ROMs, HBO, and the television show Law and Order, and was the text editorial coordinator for the internationally best-selling photographic projects Material World (1994), Women in the Material World (1996), and Hungry Planet (2005). A three-time National Magazine Award finalist, he has received writing awards from the American Bar Association, the American Institute of Physics, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Margaret Sanger Foundation and the Lannan Foundation (a 2006 Literary Fellowship). He is now working on a companion volume to 1491; an early excerpt appeared in National Geographic in May 2007.
NASS 27th Annual Meeting
Dallas, Texas
Overview
The ninth-largest city and part of the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the nation, Dallas covers approximately 343 square miles and has a population of 1,299,543. The ultra-modern and sophisticated city attracts worldwide travelers, making the area the No. 1 visitor and leisure destination in Texas. You can ride one of the fastest-growing light rail systems in the nation or the historic, free McKinney Avenue Trolley from the Dallas Arts District throughout the Uptown area with its restaurants, pubs, boutique hotels and shops. Throughout the city, you will enjoy the best shopping in the southwest, four-and five-star restaurants, the largest urban arts district in the nation, 13 entertainment districts and much more. The area also is home to more than 200 golf courses. In October, the average minimum temperature is 56 degrees Fahrenheit (13.3 degrees Celsius); average maximum temperature is 78 degrees Fahrenheit (25.5 degrees Celsius). Dallas has an average rainfall in October of 4.11 inches (10.2 centimeters). Blend moderate weather, art and entertainment with pure Southern hospitality for a true taste of the Dallas difference. Go to iTunes to download free Visit Dallas app.
Flight Information
Dallas is centrally located and within a four-hour flight from most North American destinations. DFW International Airport is the worlds third busiest airport, offering nearly 1,750 flights per day and providing non-stop service to 144 domestic and 44 international destinations worldwide annually. DFW International Airport is American Airlines largest connecting hub with Fort Worth home to AMR Corporation, American Airlines parent company. In addition, Dallas Love Field Airport is conveniently located 10 minutes from downtown.
Dining
Restaurants are more than the Texan favorites of steak houses, barbeque and Tex Mex. There are many fresh seafood, eclectic bistros and fantastic worldly cuisines ranging from Brazilian to Indian to European. Whether youre looking for the best restaurants in Dallas or simply trying to find a downtown restaurant to grab a quick bite, youll find a wide variety of cuisines to choose from in Dallas. Details are available at visitdallas.com.
Clay Coleman
Raul Santillan
12
Dallas, Texas
Attractions
Public ArtWalk Dallas Get closer to the art and architecture of Dallas with the Business Council for the Arts 30-stop, 3.3-mile walking tour, Public ArtWalk Dallas. Maps are available at the Public ArtWalk Dallas website and will be available at various locations, including the Dallas Museum of Art and the Nasher Sculpture Center, which is the recommended starting point for the tour. Symphony Orchestra Experience world-class entertainment at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Ol Blue Eyes is back when Marvin Hamlisch pays tribute to Frank Sinatra, October 26-28, with sensational vocalist Steve Lippia and the DSO! Relive the smooth vocals and classic swing that make Sinatra an American icon. Hear the unforgettable hits Strangers in the Night and My Way in performances that add luster to Sinatras legendary career! Holocaust Museum For a historical experience, visit the Dallas Holocaust Museum. The museum is dedicated to teaching the lessons of the holocaust and memorializing its victims through its large collection of audiovisual materials, including videotapes, slides, microfiche and more than 2,500 books. Because of its content only children ages 10 and older are recommended to visit. Meadows Museum Art lovers should visit the Meadows Museum. Housing the largest and most comprehensive selection of Spanish art outside of Spain, you are sure to appreciate some of the Spanish Golden Age greats. Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Your trip to Dallas should include the citys famous visitor site, the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. The museum that spans the sixth and seventh floors of the Texas School Book Depository Building examines the life, times, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy with photographs, artifacts and displays. Heritage Village Travel back to Civil War-era Dallas and take a tour through 13 acres of a living history museum. Beautifully preserved, the Village portrays North Texas life from 1840 to 1910. Tour 18 Golf Course Ever play the 14th hole at Pebble Beach? How about Amen Corner at Augusta National? Tour 18 provides 18 holes from 16 famous golf courses all in one. A trio of friends designed the course holes to be near-exact replicas of the actual holes, including course length and scenery. Golf Magazine named the course one of the 65 Golfiest Places in America. Arboretum Explore 66 acres of lush landscape, gardens, and groves that are sure to impress your whole family. Situated off the shores of White Rock Lake, the serene scenery can calm any hectic day. World Aquarium Though it has its share of marine life, the aquarium is much more, featuring a South American rainforest and other exhibits. Zoo The Childrens petting zoo gives hands-on feeding experiences with tropical birds. The zoos nature exchange lets kids discuss their nature finds with a scientist and barter them for upgrades.
www.nassannualmeeting.org
13
Dallas, Texas
Trivia
The frozen margarita machine was invented in Dallas. The integrated circuit computer chip (which became the microchip) was invented in Dallas in 1958. The 52-foot Big Tex statue that greets visitors at the annual State Fair of Texas is the tallest cowboy in Texas. The largest permanent model train exhibit in the country is on display in the lobby of Dallas Childrens Medical Center. The Dallas Arts District is the largest urban arts district in the United States. The Trinity River Corridor Project, when completed, will be more than 10 times the size of New Yorks Central Park. Highland Park Village Shopping Center, developed in 1931 has the distinction of being the first planned shopping center in America. The first convenience store, 7-Eleven, got its start in Dallas and the corporation is headquartered there today. Lamar Hunt, founder of the American Football League and son of oil tycoon H.L. Hunt, was a noted Dallas resident when he coined the phrase Super Bowl. The Dallas Public Library permanently displays one of the original copies of the Declaration of Independence, printed on July 4, 1776, and the First Folio of William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories & Tragedies.
Green Initiative
The Dallas Convention Center has become one of the greenest facilities in the nation due to a determined effort to reduce energy consumption, use 40 percent renewable energy, install solar panels, practice water conservation and gain Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. The Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau also promotes the Convene Green Alliance, a grass-roots industry initiative that seeks to affect positive environmental practices through national, regional and local outreach and education.
Jamie Olson
14
CD 3 CORDLESS D R I V E R SYST E M
Powered Pedicle Screw Insertion. Joining forces to connect you to whats important.
Housing
How to Reserve Your Accommodations
Meeting registration MUST be completed in order to secure housing for the Annual Meeting. Participants will not be permitted hotel reservations until their meeting registration is complete. NASS will monitor the housing reservations list to make sure that all individuals with reservations also are officially registered for the Annual Meeting. NASS reserves the right to cancel reservations that do not meet these criteria. Attendees are required to make hotel reservations through the NASS Housing Bureau using any of the following options: Online: www.nassannualmeeting.org (in conjunction with meeting registration) Phone: 800-545-1773 (US/Canada) or 312-527-7300 (International), 9:00 a.m.6:00 p.m. ET Fax: 888-726-9290 (US/Canada) or 404-393-3172 (International) Hotels will not and cannot accept reservations directly. The only hotel rooms that can be reserved are the hotels that are in the NASS Housing Block list. The cutoff date for reservations is September 11, 2012; discounted rates may not apply after this date. Reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to room availability. If the room blocks sell out prior to the cutoff date, NASS will secure another hotel for attendees. This is not a guarantee as it is based on rates and availability within the city of Dallas over the meeting dates.
16
Housing
www.nassannualmeeting.org
17
Registration
Conference Registration Fees
Fees are designated in US currency. NASS accepts Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Conference registration fees include all education sessions beginning on the afternoon of Wed., Oct. 24 through Sat., Oct. 27; continental breakfasts (Thurs.-Sat.); and box lunches (Wed. through Fri.). Additional fees apply for Instructional Courses and Technique/Hands-on Workshops. For full instructions, policies and to register, visit www.nassannualmeeting.org. Questions? Please call NASS at 866-960-6277 or 630-230-3600.
Regular (8/159/25)
Must provide a letter on letterhead from your program director. Interest in spine field but does not treat patients. Includes breakfast (Thurs. and Fri.) and lunch (Wed.Fri.).
18
Registration
Coding Update 2012: Essentials and Controversies of Spine Care Coding
Oct. 23 (7:30 a.m.5:00 p.m.)Oct. 24 (7:30 a.m.12:00 p.m.) Dallas Convention Center (DCC)
Member Physician Nonmember Physician Member Affiliate Health Nonmember Affiliate Health Member Resident/Fellow Nonmember Resident/Fellow
Must provide a letter on letterhead from your program director.
Instructional Courses
All courses Oct. 24, 8:00 a.m.12:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Dallas Convention Center (DCC)
Fundamentals of Image-Guided Spinal Surgery Leadership Development and Training Section on Spine Biologics and Basic Science Section on Motion Technology Section on Rehabilitation Interventional and Medical Spine Care
All courses Oct. 24, 8:00 a.m.12:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Dallas Convention Center (DCC) Physicians only!
www.nassannualmeeting.org
19
Advocacy/SpinePAC
Stop by the NASS Advocacy/SpinePAC booth in the NASS Resource Center to obtain information on the key issues shaping the health policy debate and learn how you can make a difference.
Membership Information
Membership information, publications and NASS logo items also are available in the Resource Center. Membership staff will answer questions about the application process and member benefits. As a service to members, dues payments and updates to contact information will be accepted on-site. Pending members may check the status of their membership application and potential members can apply for membership. Reference materials and periodicals are available for viewing and purchase, as well as NASS logo apparel, kids t-shirts, coffee mugs, ties and golf accessories.
Dallas Information
For information on local attractions, city tours, and activities in and around Dallas, visit the Dallas Information Desk in the Resource Center. Before your visit, make sure to check out www.visitdallas.com for up to the minute information on what to see and do while you are in Dallas.
Internet Stations
Computers with internet access will be available so you can keep in touch with your home or office while at the conference.
20
Stimulation
Hardware
Biologics
Strategic Focus To develop and deliver innovative repair and regenerative solutions to the spine markets.
www.orthofix.com 1.800.535.4492
SI-1211 Orthofix Holdings Inc. 4/2012
Technical Exhibition
Take advantage of the Technical Exhibition to experience the industrys largest display of spine care products and services. With more than 300 companies expected to exhibit, you have a great opportunity to see and touch what is available. Exhibiting Companies as of March 27, 2012: Accel Spine Accutek Testing Laboratory Advanced Biologics Autocam Medical Automated Healthcare Solutions Avalign Technologies Bacterin International, Inc. Baxano, Inc. Berkeley Advanced Biomaterials, Inc. Biomech - Paonan Biotech Co., Ltd. Biomet Spine & Bone Healing Technologies Blue Star Radiology BOSS Instruments Ltd. Brainlab Buxton BioMedical Inc. Cerapedics, Inc. CFI Medical Solutions Custom Spine, Inc. Cutting Edge Laser Technologies Elliquence LLC Elsevier, Inc. Enova Illumination Ensinger, Inc. Esaote North America, Inc. Evonik Degussa Corporation FzioMed, Inc. Gauthier Biomedical, Inc. gSource LLC Hans Biomed USA Inc. IMEDICOM Co., Ltd. Innomed, Inc. Innovasis, Inc. Invibio Biomaterial Solutions InVivoLink Jewel Precision Joimax, Inc. K2M Kirwan Surgical Products Inc. LDR Spine Leica Microsystems LifeNet Health Lilly USA, LLC Lowell, Inc. Mazur Marketing
22
MD Logic EMR Medical Concepts, Inc. Meridian Surgical Partners MTS Systems Corp. Norman Noble, Inc. NovaBone Products, LLC Nutech Medical, Inc. Orchid Orthopedic Solutions Orthofix, Inc. Orthopedics Today Ossur Americas Paragon Medical PeriOptix, Inc. Piper Plastics Inc. Precision Medical Technologies, Inc. Prescotts Inc. Primal Pictures Ltd. RS Medical Sawbones/Pacific Research Labs Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Simpirica Spine, Inc. Solvay Specialty Polymers Spinal Elements, Inc. Spinal Kinetics Spine View Inc. Spine Wave SpineGuard, Inc. St. Jude Medical The Bremer Group Company Thieme Publishers Thompson Surgical Instruments Inc Titan Spine TranS1 Inc. Weigao Orthopaedic Device Co., Ltd. Zimmer Spine
Want to exhibit or know a company that should be exhibiting? Download a copy of the Exhibitor Prospectus from www.nassannualmeeting.org.
CME/CE Certificates
Meeting evaluations are submitted electronically and CME certificates can be printed for the sessions you have attended once you have completed the evaluation. Additional information will be available in the Final Program.
www.nassannualmeeting.org
23
Acknowledgements
2011-2012 Board of Directors
NASS thanks the following Board members for their leadership and guidance throughout the year: Michael H. Heggeness, MD, PhD, President Charles A. Mick, MD, First Vice President William C. Watters III, MD, Second Vice President Heidi Prather, DO, Secretary Christopher M. Bono, MD, Treasurer Gregory J. Przybylski, MD, Past President Jeffrey C. Wang, MD, Education Council Director Raj D. Rao, MD, Continuing Medical Education Chair David R. OBrien, Jr., MD, Education Publishing Chair Daniel K. Resnick, MD, MS, Research Council Director Charles A. Reitman, MD, Evidence Compilation and Analysis Chair Zoher Ghogawala, MD, Clinical Research Development Chair F. Todd Wetzel, MD, Administration & Development Council Director Jerome Schofferman, MD, Ethics Committee Chair Eeric Truumees, MD, Section Development Chair Mitchel Harris, MD, Governance Committee Chair William Mitchell, MD, Health Policy Co-council Director Christopher J. Standaert, MD, Health Policy Co-council Director Christopher P. Kauffman, MD, Professional, Economic & Regulatory Chair John G. Finkenberg, MD, Advocacy Chair David Rothman, PhD, Ethicist Eric J. Muehlbauer, MJ, CAE, Executive Director
24 NASS 27th Annual Meeting
Disclosure
NASS Financial Conflict of Interest Disclosure Policy
NASS recognizes that professional relationships with industry are essential for development of new spine technologies and medical advancement. According to the NASS Ethics Committee, which authored the disclosure policy, the goal is to create an environment of scientific validity, in which learners can accurately judge whether the information they receive is objective and unbiased, and to be sure that our members are current and forthright in their dealings with one another and with their colleagues and patients. The establishment of uniform disclosure requirements frees individuals from having to decide which relationships might influence his or her decision-making and which are irrelevant; transparent disclosure allows the audience to participate in the interpretation of the significance. All authors and faculty speaking at the Annual Meeting have been required to provide complete disclosure of all conflicts of interest. the presentation with regard to exposition or conclusion; nor does the Society view the existence of these interests or commitments as necessarily implying bias or decreasing the value of the presentation.
FDA Disclosure
If a device or drug requiring FDA approval is identified as an important component of a presentation, the author must indicate the FDA status of those devices or drugs as Approved, Investigational or Not Approved for distribution within the United States. The Final Program and The Spine Journal Proceedings supplement will include all FDA status information. Certain medical devices and drugs identified at the 27th Annual Meeting may have FDA clearance for use for specific purposes only, or in restricted research settings. The FDA has stated it is the responsibility of the physician to determine the FDA status of each drug or device he or she wishes to use in clinical practice and to use these products in compliance with applicable law.
Disclaimer
The material presented at the 27th Annual Meeting is made available by the North American Spine Society for educational purposes only. The material is not intended to represent the only, nor necessarily the best, method or procedure appropriate for the medical situations discussed; rather, it is intended to present an approach, view, statement or opinion of the faculty which may be helpful to others who face similar situations. NASS disclaims any and all liability for injury or other damages to any individual attending the meeting and for all claims which may arise out of the use of the techniques demonstrated therein by such individuals, whether these claims shall be asserted by physicians or any other person. On occasion, changes in program content or faculty may occur after the Preliminary Program has been distributed. The Final Program will contain confirmed program content, faculty and presenters. Any further changes from the published Final Program will be announced at the beginning of the session.
www.nassannualmeeting.org
25
Przybylski, Gregory J.: Private Investments: South Jersey CK Leasing (.2%); Consulting: Indiana Attorney General (None); Speaking and/ or teaching arrangements: NASS Coding Courses (B), Decision Health (B), Eli Research (B); Trips/Travel: Relative-Value Update Committee of AMA (B); Scientific Advisory Board: United Health Group (A); Other Office: Eli Research Advisory Editor (B), Medicare APC Committee (Travel expenses), Warren Township Board of Education (President). Rao, Raj D.: Board of Directors: North American Spine Society (Travel expenses); Scientific Advisory Board: US Food and Drug Administration Scientific Advisory Panel on Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices (B); Other Office: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Travel expenses); Grants: United States Department of Defense - Navy (G, Paid directly to institution/employer), United Stated Department of Defense Army Medical Research Acquisition (F, Paid directly to institution/employer), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (F, Paid directly to institution/employer), U.S. Department of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (G, Paid directly to institution/employer); Other: The Spine Journal (None), Seminars in Spine Surgery (A). Reed, Michael L.: Nothing to Disclose. Reitman, Charles A.: Nothing to Disclose. Resnick, Daniel K.: Board of Directors: Congress of Neurological Surgeons (None); Scientific Advisory Board: Neurosurgical Research Foundation (None); Grants: AANS Spine Section (D, Paid directly to institution/ employer). Rothman, David J.: Other: State of Texas (D); Relationships Outside the One Year Requirement: State of Texas (Expert witness, D). Schofferman, Jerome: Nothing to Disclose. Smuck, Matthew W.: Consulting: Arthrocare, Inc. (A), EMKinetics (A); Other Office: The Spine Journal (Deputy Editor); Research Support (Investigator Salary): Cytonics Corporation (C, Paid directly to institution/employer); Research Support (Staff/Materials): Cytonics Corporation (D, Paid directly to institution/employer); Grants: International Spine Interventions Society (C, Paid directly to institution/ employer). Standaert, Christopher J.: Consulting: Washington State Health Care Authority Health Technology Clinical Committee (C), Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (A). Sullivan, William J.: Trips/Travel: Emerging Technologies Education Summit (B), Maadi Military Hospital, Egypt (B); Other Office: AAPM&R (B), NASS RUC Advisor & Coding Committee Co-Chair (B), NASS Registry Committee (None), NASS SpineLine Editorial Committee (None). Truumees, Eeric: Royalties: Stryker Spine (C); Stock Ownership: Doctors Research Group (Unknown) Wang, Jeffrey C.: Royalties: Medtronic (C), Stryker (C), SeaSpine (E), Osprey (C), Aesculap (B), Biomet (F), Amedica (D), Zimmer (E), Synthes (F); Stock Ownership: Fziomed (<1%); Private Investments: Promethean Spine (<1%), Paradigm Spine (<1%), Benvenue (<1%), NexGen (<1%), K2Medical (<1%), Pioneer (<1%), Amedica (<1%), Vertiflex (<1%), ElectroCore (<1%), Surgitech (<1%), Axiomed (<1%); Board of Directors: North American Spine Society (Travel expenses), Cervical Spine Research Society (Travel expenses), AO Spine/AO Foundation (D), Collaborative Spine Research Foundation (Travel expenses); Scientific Advisory Board: VG Innovations (Shares, <1%), CoreSpine (Shares, <1%), Expanding Orthopaedics (Shares, <1%), Syndicom (Shares, <1%), Osprey (Shares, <1%), Amedica (Shares, <1%), Bone Biologics (Shares, <1%), Curative Biosciences (Shares, <1%), PearlDiver (Shares, <1%), Pioneer (Shares, <1%), SeaSpine (Shares, <1%). Watters III, William C.: Royalties: Stryker Corporation (B); Board of Directors: North American Spine Society (None), World Spine Care (None), American College of Spine Surgeons (None); Scientific Advisory Board: Intrinsic Therapeutics (Stock Options), Palladian Health (B); Other: The Spine Journal (Assistant Editor), Spine Arthoplasty Journal (Assistant Editor), Spine (Reviewer), Kirby Glenn Surgical Center (Minority interest ownership). Wetzel, F. Todd: Stock Options: Relevant Medsystems; Board of Directors: McKenzie Institute International (None)
26
Patent US 8,127,454 B1
2012 Bradshaw Medical 10325 58th Place Kenosha, WI 53144 Phone: (262) 925-1374 www.bradshaw-medical.com info@bradshaw-medical.com
RULE #1: IF WE DONT TAKE CARE OF OUR CUSTOMERS, SOMEONE ELSE WILL.
Everything is Bigger in
2012 Bradshaw Medical 10325 58th Place Kenosha, WI 53144 Phone: (262) 925-1374 www.bradshaw-medical.com info@bradshaw-medical.com
RULE #1: IF WE DONT TAKE CARE OF OUR CUSTOMERS, SOMEONE ELSE WILL.