TITLE:  The David B. Levine, MD, HSS Spine Symposium 2018: Scoliosis Care Across a Lifetime
DATE & TIME:  Friday, June 8, 2018, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM EST
Hospital for Special Surgery
New York City

LIVE STREAMING WEBCAST is also available 

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OVERVIEW

Scoliosis is a common condition, yet controversy still exists as to which treatment approaches are best and when they are most appropriate. To address this need, the HSS Spine Service will host the David B. Levine, MD, HSS Spine Symposium to provide participants with the latest evidence-based information on scoliosis through didactic lectures, panel discussions, case presentations, debates, and Q&A sessions. The HSS Spine Service is a recognized world leader in the management of complex spinal deformities in adults and children, and performs more spine surgeries than other top national hospitals.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is targeted to spine surgeons and pediatric orthopaedic surgeons. Physician assistants, physical therapists, neurosurgeons, primary care physicians, residents, and fellows can also benefit from this activity.

ACCREDITATION AND CREDIT DESIGNATION

Physicians: Hospital for Special Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Hospital for Special Surgery designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician Assistants may receive a maximum of 5.5 Category 1 credits on-site and online for completing this activity.

Physical Therapists: Hospital for Special Surgery is a New York State Education Department approved provider for physical therapy continuing education. Hospital for Special Surgery designates this activity for a maximum of 5.25 Contact Hours. The following states require continuing education units with no state specific approval: CT, IA, MA and WA.

ACTIVITY AGENDA

8:30am Registration & Breakfast*

8:50am Welcome*
Matthew E. Cunningham, MD, PhD

8:55am Efficacy of Casting Techniques in Infantile Idiopathic Scoliosis
John S. Blanco, MD

9:05am Discussion/Q&A

9:12am Treatment and Classification of Early Onset Scoliosis – Are Magnetic Growing Rods the Answer?
Suken Shah, MD

9:22am Discussion/Q&A

9:29am  Has the BRAIST Study Changed the Practice of Bracing AIS Patients?
Cathleen L. Raggio, MD

9:39am Discussion/Q&A

9:46am  Return to Athletics after Fusion for AIS: Timing and Fusion Levels
Roger F. Widmann, MD

9:56am Discussion/Q&A

10:03am  Utility of Tethering Techniques in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Amer F. Samdani, MD

10:13am Discussion/Q&A

10:20am Break*

10:40am KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Evolution of the Classification and Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis—Past, Present and Future
Peter O. Newton, MD

11:10am  Discussion/Q&A

11:25am The Role of Sagittal Alignment in the Treatment of AIS – Occiput to Feet
Virginie Lafage, PhD

11:35am Discussion/Q&A

11:42am Treatment of Adult Degenerative Scoliosis
Matthew E. Cunningham, MD, PhD

11:52am Discussion/Q&A

11:59am Treatment of Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis
Han Jo Kim, MD

12:09pm Discussion/Q&A

12:16pm The Utility of 3CO in Restoring Sagittal/Coronal Alignment in Adult Deformity
Frank J. Schwab, MD

12:26pm Discussion/Q&A

12:33pm Lunch*

1:33pm CASE DEBATES:

Case #1 - 13F Lenke 1A – Tether vs. Fusion for AIS
Moderator: Faculty TBD
Tether – Amer F. Samdani, MD 
Fusion – Peter O. Newton, MD 
Discussion/Q&A

Case #2 – 19F 55 Degree Lenke 1 – Treat Now or Observe?
Treat Now – Baron S. Lonner, MD 
Observe – Peter O. Newton, MD 
Discussion/Q&A

2:33pm Break*

2:48pm  Case Discussions/Presentations 
Moderator: Todd J. Albert MD
Panel: Matthew E. Cunningham, MD PhD; Han Jo Kim MD; Peter O. Newton MD; Frank J. Schwab, MD; Suken A. Shah, MD

3:48pm Closing Remarks*

*Not designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Faculty and Agenda subject to change

ACTIVITY DIRECTORS
Matthew E. Cunningham, MD, PhD
Han Jo Kim, MD
Frank J. Schwab, MD