Spinal Deformity 2019: Reality versus the Ivory Tower

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Add to Calendar Spinal Deformity 2019: Reality versus the Ivory Tower 5/3/2019 7:30:00 AM 5/3/2019 3:45:00 PM America/Los_Angeles Volney Richmond Auditorium false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Friday, May 3, 2019, 7:30 AM - 3:45 PM, Volney Richmond Auditorium, Seattle, WA

Target Audience
Anesthesiology, Family Medicine, General Practice, Internal Medicine, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Osteopathic Medicine, Pain Management, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Overview

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.  Space is still available and attendees may call to register (before 5:00 pm) or register on site starting at 7:00 am. For questions contact the Virginia Mason CME department at (206)- 341-0142.

While complications may be the norm for caring for spine deformity patients, this forum will allow for lively interaction and debate between clinicians to challenge the status quo. The course will feature nationally renowned leaders in the care of spine deformities from multidisciplinary perspectives. It will introduce methods for differentiating between various syndromes associated with spine deformities, while discussing current evidence for surgical and non-surgical management. Learners will be presented with evidence for pre-, peri- and post- operative protocols to enhance patient management. Clinicians in a variety of settings will learn to institute a number of evidence–based, multidisciplinary algorithms for deformity care. 

Teaching methods include lecture, Q&A with faculty, case discussion, patient experience and audience response system. 
Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Describe processes that can decrease cost and improve value of spine care
  2. Distinguish between different presentations of adult degenerative scoliosis
  3. Construct evidence-based care plans for symptom management in spinal deformity syndromes
  4. Outline a general treatment algorithm for evaluating a pediatric spinal deformity patient
  5. Identify modifiable patient variables that have an impact on outcomes from spinal surgery
  6. Summarize the Johns Hopkins experience in risk stratification in complex spine patients
  7. Discuss the benefits of a pre-operative physical therapy evaluation in surgical optimization
  8. Review the regional history of spinal instrumentation and pioneers of spinal deformity surgery
  9. Describe the progression and growth of the Anesthesia Complex Spine Team model
  10. Relate research and academic endeavors around safety and value in complex spine surgery
  11. Consider the roles of both patients and their caregivers that may reduce risks and negative outcomes for expensive interventions
  12. Contrast arguments for and against strict criteria for surgical appropriateness

Registration

Online registration will be open through May 1, 2019.


Accreditation



The Virginia Mason Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Virginia Mason Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing Contact Hours: Virginia Mason is a provider of nursing continuing education contact hours. Provider is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP15905 for 6.25 Contact Hours (6.25 clock hours), May 3, 2019.

Parking: Parking is not included with registration. Virginia Mason's downtown parking facilities are limited and reserved for patients, therefore we offer this map of public lots with walking routes to the Lindeman Pavilion.

Public transportation: Metro Bus routes serving the First Hill neighborhood include 2, 10, 12, 60, 193, and 303. Please consult the Metro Trip Planner for route information and schedules.