JOINTLY PROVIDED BY: www.isass.org ROBERT GUNZBURG, MD, PHD SAFDAR KHAN, MD PAUL PARK, MD SHEERAZ QURESHI, MD, MBA PROGRAM CHAIRS: ISASS21ISASS2121 21 ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES, TECHNIQUES AND TIPS FROM AROUND THE WORLD MAY 13–15, 2021 LOEWS MIAMI BEACH | MIAMI BEACH, FL PRELIMINARY PROGRAM2 | ISASS 21 ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE | MAY 13–15, 2021 | LOEWS MIAMI BEACH | MIAMI BEACH, FL Dear Colleagues: It’s time to reconnect. We are working hard to ensure that the first major spine meeting you attend in 2021 is also one of the best! ISASS has entered a season of new energy and focus with new leadership over the past year. The Annual Conference has also been revamped with a renewed emphasis on innovative spinal technologies and international participation. ISASS is very fortunate to have Chris Shaffrey, MD as our Keynote Speaker this year. His talk on Saturday morning about “When to Say ‘No’ to Major Surgery in the Adult Patient” should not be missed. We hope to see you in beautiful South Beach, Miami in May for ISASS21! 2021 PROGRAM CHAIRS TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Call for Abstracts 3 Young Surgeon Grants 4 Conference Faculty 5 Program 9 Registration 10 Housing Details 11 CME Information QUESTIONS? Contact ISASS: Phone: +1 (630) 375-1432 Email: info@isass.org ROBERT GUNZBURG, MD, PHD SAFDAR KHAN, MD PAUL PARK, MD SHEERAZ QURESHI, MD, MBAPRELIMINARY PROGRAM | 3 GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR YOUNG SURGEONS If you are a resident, fellow, or in the first 3 years of practice, you are invited to apply for a grant to attend ISASS21. • E-mail your CV to klaney@broad-water.com by February 8. • Notifications of acceptance will be sent by February 15. • Attend a Non-CME Tech Workshop at Breakfast and the Young Surgeon Reception and Corporate Dinner on Friday evening. • After the conference, you’ll receive $750 in grant funds plus free ISASS membership for 1 year! “This year’s ISASS Annual Conference is going back to its roots, with a focus on new technology and techniques, international views, and practical tips and tricks. I think it will be one of the most clinically relevant meetings, with engaging lectures, debates and case discussions, that I’ll attend all year.” “ISASS represents the best in spine innovation, spine surgeon support and spine patient access.” CALL FOR ABSTRACTS JAN. 22 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS Frank Phillips, MD ISASS President 2020–2021 “The scientific program is very attractive and embraces all major spinal pathologies. The new congress setting promotes outstanding discussion between surgeons from all over the world. I also believe that the Loews Hotel in Miami has an irresistible charm: therefore you cannot miss this great event!” Massimo Balsano, MD Member, Board of Directors Morgan Lorio, MD Member, Board of Directors “I’ve always found the ISASS conference to be a great place to network with colleagues and friends. My residents also find the CME and the networking opportunities to be very valuable.” Michael Wang, MD Member, Board of Directors Submit your research for a podium or poster presentation at ISASS 2021. Visit isass.org to learn more. Submission deadline: January 22, 2021 The program will include 65+ academic podium presentations plus oral presentations of scientific posters. 4 | ISASS 21 ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE | MAY 13–15, 2021 | LOEWS MIAMI BEACH | MIAMI BEACH, FL Program Directors Robert Gunzburg, MD Safdar Khan, MD Paul Park, MD Sheeraz Qureshi, MD Faculty Todd Albert, MD Neel Anand, MD Ali Araghi, DO* Hyun Bae, MD Massimo Balsano, MD* Svante Berg, MD Sig Berven, MD Scott Blumenthal, MD Evalina Burger-Van der Walt, MD Joseph Butler, FRCS Dom Coric, MD* Ashish Diwan, FRACS Rolando Garcia, MD Steve Garfin, MD Steve Glassman, MD Jeff Goldstein, MD Richard Guyer, MD Roger Härtl, MD Jonathan Hyde, MD Richard Hynes, MD Adam Kanter, MD Safdar Khan, MD Han Jo Kim, MD Seok Woo Kim, MD Naresh Kumar, FRCS Brian Kwon, MD Virginie Lafage, PhD Khai Lam, FRCS Jean-Charles LeHuec, MD Morgan Lorio, MD* Gregory Lutz, MD Carlotta Martini, MD Cristiano Menezes, MD Isaac Moss, MD Pierce Nunley, MD Avelino Parajon, MD Alpesh Patel, MD Frank Phillips, MD* Luiz Pimenta, MD Harvinder Sandhu, MD Rick Sasso, MD Dan Sciubba, MD Chris Shaffrey, MD Keynote Michael Steinmetz, MD Marek Szpalski, MD Khoi Than, MD Michael Wang, MD Robert Watkins IV, MD Hui Lin Yang, MD, PhD* James Yue, MD Jack Zigler, MD* KEYNOTE SPEAKER Dr. Shaffrey has practiced and taught with distinction around the world. In 2018, Dr. Shaffrey was named the chief of the Spine Division at Duke University for the departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurological Surgery. Dr. Shaffrey currently serves as President of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He has contributed more than 450 peer-reviewed publications and more than 1000 national and international presentations. He has served as the Deputy Editor of the journals Spine and Spine Deformity and as the Chair of the Editorial Board for JNS: Spine as well as being an editor for several textbooks. He has been the Chair of the ABNS and is currently a member of the Neurosurgery Residency Review Committee. Christopher I. Shaffrey, MD, FAANS Chief, Spine Division Departments of Orthopaedic & Neurological Surgery Duke University School of Medicine Durham, North Carolina CONFERENCE FACULTY *ISASS 2020–2021 Board of Directors The faculty includes leaders from Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, France, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, the UK, and the USA.PRELIMINARY PROGRAM | 5 PROGRAM THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 6:00 amRegistration Open 7:00 amNon-CME Technology Workshops with Breakfast 8:00 amGeneral Session #1 Have we proven value in spine surgery? Where are our shortcomings? Measuring outcomes in spine surgery Lumbar Spine: Controversies That Matter in Your OR Rapid Fire: How I’d “Solve” the Challenges of Your Next Case L4-L5 low grade degenerative spondylolisthesis • Open MIS decompression • MIS decompression with interspinous device • OLIF • XLIF • MIS TLIF • Open posterior decompression and fusion International Perspectives: In My Country We Do It Right… • Degenerative scoliosis with stenosis • Refractory lumbar discitis (infection) 10:05 amRefreshment Break with Exhibits 10:30 amGeneral Session #2: Free Papers 12:30 pmLunch with Exhibits 1:15 pm – 2:45 pmConcurrent Sessions 3A & 3B Concurrent Session 3A: Cervical Spine Complications Avoidance and Management • C5 palsy — Incidence, risk factors, & prognosis • Effectiveness of nerve transfers for complete C5 palsies • Intraoperative monitoring for degenerative cervical surgery — worth the cost? • How do I decide between cervical TDR and ACDF? What’s New? • Posterior cervical MIS percutaneous pedicle screw fixation • Unilateral bi-portal posterior cervical technique Non-CME Technology Updates Concurrent Session 3B: What’s New and Exciting? Technologies Coming Your Way • Augmented reality in spine surgery • Artificial intelligence and predictive analytics • Is it time for disposable instruments? • Patient specific implants Non-CME Technology Updates 2:45 pmRefreshment Break with Exhibits We’ve packed this 3-day program with: • Candid discussions of complications • Faculty from around the world prove how they “do it right” • Straightforward assessments of new technology • Debates on approaches, procedures, and risk factors CONCURRENT SESSIONS LET YOU CUSTOMIZE YOUR CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE! On Thursday afternoon, choose between: • 3A: Cervical Spine • 3B: New Technology 6 | ISASS 21 ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE | MAY 13–15, 2021 | LOEWS MIAMI BEACH | MIAMI BEACH, FL THURSDAY, MAY 13 continued 3:05 pmGeneral Session #4: Endoscopic Spine Surgery • How I got started • How do I know I am good enough to shift my practice to endoscopic surgery? • When does one achieve competency to move procedures to endoscopic versus open? Technique Talks Debate: Far-Lateral (Extra-Foraminal) L5-S1 HNP Endoscopic approach vs. tubular discectomy Free Papers 5:35 pm – 6:35 pmCourse Reception with Exhibits FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021 6:00 amRegistration Open 7:00 amNon-CME Technology Workshops with Breakfast 8:00 amGeneral Session #5: Motion Preservation Lumbar Disc Replacement My lumbar TDR looks pretty but my patient is miserable — where did I go wrong and what now? Debate: Lumbar TDR for L4/5 Degenerative Disc Disease with L4 Radiculopathy • Pro • Con Cervical Disc Replacement • Multilevel cervical disc disease — should we be considering disc replacement for patients with more than 2 levels of disease? • Implant-related complications of cervical disc replacement devices Motion Preserving Cervical Surgical Techniques — Outcomes, Pearls, and Complication Avoidance • Posterior cervical foraminotomy • Anterior cervical foraminotomy Free Papers 10:20 amRefreshment Break with Exhibits 10:50 amGeneral Session #6: Free Papers 12:30 pmLunch with Exhibits FOCUS ON TECHNOLOGY Look for these topics throughout the program: • Fusion options • Motion preservation strategies • Robotics and navigation • Patient-specific implants • Augmented reality • Biologics and disc regeneration • Plus new tech coming soon PRESENT YOUR ACADEMIC PAPER OR POSTER AT ISASS21! Submission Deadline: January 22PRELIMINARY PROGRAM | 7 FRIDAY, MAY 14 continued 1:15 pm – 2:45 pmConcurrent Sessions 7A & 7B Concurrent Session 7A: Lumbar Spine Complications Avoidance and Management • Managing lumbar problems in elite athletes • Managing common intra-operative complications in lumbar surgery • Salvage of lumbar artificial discs — anterior or posterior? The Case Was Going Great Until This Happened…Specific Lessons I Learned Concurrent Session 7B: Publishing in Spine Surgery • How to embark on a study • How to structure a paper and avoid pitfalls • The need for PROMs • The importance of registries • How to pick the right journal for a paper 2:45 pmRefreshment Break with Exhibits 3:15 pmGeneral Session #8: Free Papers 4:48 pmNon-CME Technology Updates 5:15 pm – 6:30 pmScientific Poster Presentation Session 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm Young Surgeon Reception & Dinners SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2021 6:30 amRegistration Open 7:00 amNon-CME Technology Workshops and Biologics Workshop with Breakfast 8:00 amGeneral Session #9: Adult Deformity • Spinopelvic alignment and measurement parameters • Posterior and 3-column osteotomies — what we have learned over 20 years • The role of MIS approaches on deformity surgery • PJK prevention — what is the evidence? • Revision deformity surgery: planning and complication prevention Best Paper Awards Annual Business Meeting Keynote Lecture: When to Say “No” to Major Surgery for the Adult Patient Christopher Shaffrey, MD Presidential Address Frank Phillips, MD 10:00 amRefreshment Break with Exhibits CONCURRENT SESSIONS LET YOU CUSTOMIZE YOUR CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE! On Friday afternoon, choose between: • 7A: Lumbar Spine Complications • 7B: Publishing in Spine Surgery Christopher Shaffrey, MD KEYNOTE SPEAKER Frank Phillips, MD PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS8 | ISASS 21 ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE | MAY 13–15, 2021 | LOEWS MIAMI BEACH | MIAMI BEACH, FL SATURDAY, MAY 15 continued 10:25 amGeneral Session #10: Free Papers & Biologics Free Papers Biologics and Disc Regeneration: Intradiscal Therapies & Their Level of Evidence • Clinical and radiological profile of a patient suitable for disc regeneration therapy • Allogenic stem cell therapy • Autogenous stem cells • PRP and other proteins 12:40 pmLunch with Exhibits 1:10 pmGeneral Session #11: New Technology and Its Impact on Your Practice Navigation and Enabling Technologies • Debate: Navigation vs. Robotics • Pro-navigation: Navigation is readily available, reliable, and accurate so we don’t need a costly aiming arm • Pro-robotics: Technical ease and added applications (i.e. preop planning) are worth the cost • Navigation applications beyond screw placement (e.g. osteotomy, tumor resection, cage placement, decompression, etc.) Fusion Technology: Biology • Are all DBM/DBFs the same? • BMP — have we put the “haters” to bed? • Cellular allograft — is it worth the cost? • Novel biologics for fusion Free Papers The Great Debates Debate: Large Central HNP with Myelopathy and Cord Signal Change • ACDF vs. TDR Debate: Single-level Lateral Lumbar Fusion — L3/4 Degenerative Stenosis/Low Grade Spondy • Standalone • Have to place perc. screw • Interspinous fixation device is ideal Debate: Spinal Fusion in ASC • Patient satisfaction • How profit influences surgeon decision making 4:35 pmAdjourn DON’T MISS THE GREAT DEBATES ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON!PRELIMINARY PROGRAM | 9 REGISTRATION Risk Free Cancellation Policy If you need to cancel your attendance due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions implemented by your institution or a state or federal government agency, or health reasons, your registration will be refunded in full. To receive your refund, an email with documentation highlighting the reason for cancellation must be sent to Val Broyles at vbroyles@broad-water.com. For any other cancellations, a $50 administrative fee will apply. Cancellations after April 14, 2021 (aside from those noted above), will not be refunded. Payment Policy Please note that check or wire transfer payments for registration must be received by April 14, 2021. If payment is not received by this date, your registration will be cancelled. REGISTER ONLINE AT ISASS.ORG Registration includes program sessions, materials, and meals listed in program. 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