The SMISS Annual Forum is the only major meeting focused entirely on minimally invasive spine surgery. This year’s Forum will be held in Las Vegas, September 6-8, 2018. The focus will be on Cases and Controversies, providing practical insights based on real-world experience, and audience interaction. Multiple concurrent sessions will also allow you to catch up on the research updates of most interest to you. Young surgeons, fellows, and residents will benefit from special sessions to present their research. Our optional cadaveric lab will sell out early, especially the endoscopic track, so don’t delay making your plans.

Target Audience

This course is designed for orthopaedic and neurological surgeons, fellows, and residents.

Learning Objectives

As a result of this activity, the participant should be better able to:

• Describe the rationale, advances, surgical tips, and complications associated with current MISS techniques, including lateral, TLIF, and endoscopic.

• Discuss MISS treatment options and their outcomes for the management of spinal deformity, cervical and lumbar degenerative, trauma, and tumor conditions.

• Describe current best practices for various MISS challenges, including use of robotics, navigation, and new technologies to enhance fusion.

• Discuss patient outcomes and the economics associated with ambulatory spine surgery centers.

Physician Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Medical Education Resources (MER) and SMISS. MER is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

MER designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For more information and to register visit http://www.smissmeeting.org/