Overview
Skull to Sacrum is a Medical Education forum focusing on the latest technology and techniques for treating complex spinal pathologies. Through our interactive program, you will have the opportunity to connect with world-renowned thought leaders who will be at the center of the program teaching through case presentation, panel discussions, and group breakouts.
In addition to clinically-specific content, the program will also highlight evidence-based topics such as preoperative planning, medical optimization, and the future of healthcare. You will leave inspired to adopt the latest technological advancements, drive better patient outcomes, and shape the future of spine surgery.
Chairpersons
Program Advisors
Lawrence Lenke, M.D.
New York-Presbyterian
Allen Hospital
Ronald Lehman, M.D.
New York-Presbyterian
Allen Hospital
John Asghar, M.D.
Cantor Spine Center
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Patrick Sugrue, M.D.
Advocate Medical Group
Chicago, IL
AGENDA
Friday, November 13:
7:00 P.M.
- Keynote Speaker
- The Global Impact of COVID-19 and How it Has Changed the Future of Medicine featuring speakers from the hardest hit areas around the world
- Closing Comments
Saturday, November 14:
9:00 A.M.
- Patient Selection and Medical Optimization in ASD
- Safety in Spine: Protecting Ourselves to Protect Our Patients
- Three Column Osteotomies vs. Standard Surgical Management in ASD
- Junctional Strategies – When and How to Cross
- Cervical Deformity Techniques and Principles
- Sacropelvic Fixation Considerations in Deformity Surgery
- Utilizing Predictive Analytics and Artificial Intelligence to Improve Patient Outcomes
- Enabling Technologies in Pediatric Deformity
- Pediatric Deformity Principles
- How to Make Your Workflow More Efficient
- When Does Degen Become Deformity?
- Healthcare Economics: Current and Future State
- Virtual Technology Expo and Opportunities to Meet with Procedural Experts
5:00 P.M.
- Faculty Closeout
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This program is sponsored by Medtronic as training and education on Medtronic products pursuant to Section II of the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals and Standard #7 of Medtronic’s U.S. Business Conduct Standards.
Faculty members may be paid to provide training and education services on behalf of Medtronic Spinal and/or may receive compensation from Medtronic Spinal for reasonable travel expenses. In addition, some faculty may be paid royalties for intellectual property contributions to Medtronic products.
This course is not CME accredited.
The provider reserves the right to refuse admittance to anyone whose presence is considered to be incompatible with course objectives. The provider reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the program.
Healthcare Practitioner acknowledges that participation in this program (Technical Training Event) will enable informed medical decisions about the use or recommendation for use of Medtronic products with patients. By participating in this Technical Training Event, the Healthcare Practitioner further acknowledges that Medtronic will be disclosed in accordance with applicable U.S. Federal and State Laws, including the Sunshine Act. If the Healthcare Practitioner prefers to opt out of these transfers of value, please notify your Medtronic event contact.
All faculty members are paid to provide training and education services on behalf of Medtronic Spinal. Some faculty may be paid royalties for intellectual property contributions to Medtronic products. This program is sponsored by Medtronic as training and education on Medtronic products pursuant to Section II of the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals and Standard #7 of Medtronic’s U.S. Business Conduct Standards.