ISASS12 Scientific Program
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 Note: Dates and times are subject to change. - Tue, March 20
- Wed, March 21
- Thu, March 22
- Fri, March 23
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Opening Reception 5 pm - 7pm on the Exhibit Floor of the Congress Center.
9:00 am - 11:00 am - General Session: MIS | Moderators: Choll Kim, MD and Richard Assaker, MD | | 9:00 am - 9:05 am | 503 Clinical Outcomes of Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF) in the Treatment of Degenerative Conditions of the Lumbar Spine Speaker: A. Tohmeh Authors: A.G. Tohmeh(1), W.D. Smith(2) (1) Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists, Spokane, WA, USA, (2) University Medical Center, Neurosurgery, Las Vegas, NV, USA | | 9:06 am - 9:11 am | 202 Evaluation of Hip Flexion Strength Following Extreme Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF): Is the Psoas Muscle Seriously Injured? Speaker: Y. Lee Authors: Y.-P. Lee(1), G. Regev(2), J. Chan(2), R.T. Allen(3), C. Kim(4), S. Garfin(2) (1) UCSD Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, San Diego, CA, USA, (2) UCSD Medical Center, San Diego, CA, USA, (3) UCSD Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery, San Diego, CA, USA, (4) Minimally Invasive Spine Center, San Diego, CA, USA | | 9:12 am - 9:17 am | 214 Minimally Invasive Lateral Interbody Fusion in the Morbidly Obese Speaker: J. Lehmen Authors: J.A. Lehmen(1), W.B. Rodgers(1), E.J. Gerber(1), J.A. Rodgers(1) (1) Spine Midwest, Inc., Research, Jefferson City, MO, USA | | 9:18 am - 9:23 am | 94 A comparison of Open versus MIS TLIFs in a Worker’s Compensation Patient Population Speaker: F. Phillips Authors: F.M. Phillips(1), K. Singh(1), M.A. Pelton(1) (1) Rush University Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery, Chicago, IL, USA | | 9:24 am - 9:29 am | 345 Minimum 2-year Follow-Up Results and complications after AxiaLIF 2 levels. Speaker: L. Pimenta Authors: L. Pimenta(1)(3), L. Marchi(1)(2), L. Oliveira(1), R. Amaral(1), C. Castro(1), T. Coutinho(1), E. Coutinho(1) (1) Instituto de Patologia da Coluna, São Paulo, Brazil, (2) Unifesp, DDI, São Paulo, Brazil, (3) University of California San Diego, Neurosurgery, San Diego, CA, USA | | 9:30 am - 9:44 am | Discussion | | 9:45 am - 9:50 am | 391 Clinical and Radiological Complications after a 9-Year Clinical Experience with Three Different Nucleus Replacement Devices Speaker: L. Pimenta Authors: L. Pimenta(1)(3), L. Marchi(1)(2), L. Oliveira(1), R. Amaral(1), C. Castro(1), E. Coutinho(1), T. Coutinho(1) (1) Instituto de Patologia da Coluna, São Paulo, Brazil, (2) Unifesp, DDI, São Paulo, Brazil, (3) University of California San Diego, Neurosurgery, San Diego, CA, USA | | 9:51 am - 9:56 am | 77 Endoscopic Transforaminal Discectomy (ETD) Speaker: M. Schubert Authors: M. Schubert(1) (1) APEX SPINE Center, Spine, München, Germany | | 9:57 am - 10:02 am | 449 Cervical Transfacet Fixation: Safety and Accuracy of Open versus Percutaneous Approaches Speaker: A. Husain Authors: A. Husain(1), D.K. Palmer(1), R.M. Mehrdady(1), K.R. Criswell(2), D. Rios(1), W.K. Cheng(1) (1) Loma Linda University Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery, Loma Linda, CA, USA, (2) Loma Linda University School of Science and Technology, Psychology, Loma Linda, CA, USA | | 10:03 am - 10:08 am | 125 Minimally Invasive Transforaminal, Thoracic Microscopic Discectomy: Technical Report and Preliminary Results and Complications Speaker: G.J. Regev Authors: G.J. Regev(1), K. Salame(1), O. Keynan(1), Z. Lidar(1) (1) Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Spine Unit, Departments of Neurosurgery and Orthopaedic Surgery, Tel-Aviv, Israel | | 10:09 am - 10:14 am | 91 Comparing Effects of Kyphoplasty, Vertebroplasty, and Nonsurgical Management in a Meta-analysis of Randomized and Nonrandomized Controlled Studies Speaker: J. Van Meirhaeghe Authors: J.K. Van Meirhaeghe(1), I.D. Papanastassiou(2), F.M. Phillips(3), J.R. Berenson(4), G. Andersson(3), K. Aghyev(2), F.D. Vrionis(2) (1) AZ Sint-Jan Brugge-Oostende AV, Dienst Orthopedie en Traumatologie, Brugge, Belgium, (2) H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, NeuroOncology Program and Department of Neurosurgery, Tampa, FL, USA, (3) Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA, (4) Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research, West Hollywood, CA, USA | | 10:15 am - 10:20 am | 156 A randomized trial of balloon kyphoplasty and non-surgical management for treating acute vertebral compression fractures: vertebral body kyphosis correction and surgical parameters Speaker: J.K. Van Meirhaeghe Authors: J.K. Van Meirhaeghe(1), L. Bastian(2), S. Boonen(3), J. Ranstam(4), J.B. Tillman(5), D. Wardlaw(6) (1) AZ Sint-Jan Brugge-Oostende AV, Dienst Orthopedie en Traumatologie, Brugge, Belgium, (2) Klinikum Leverkusen, Leverkusen, Germany, (3) Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven University Division of Geriatric Medicine, Leuven, Belgium, (4) Lund University, Swedish National Competence Centre for Musculoskeletal Disorders at Lund University Hospital, Lund, Sweden, (5) Medtronic Spine LLC, Sunnyvale, CA, USA, (6) Woodend Hospital, NHS Grampian, Orthopaedic Department, Aberdeen, United Kingdom | | 10:21 am - 10:30 am | Discussion |
10:30 - 10:45 - Members Business Meeting 10:30 - 11:00 - Break on Exhibit Floor 11:00 am - 1:00 pm - General Session: Lumbar Therapies | Moderator: Richard Guyer, MD | | 11:00 am - 11:05 am | 507 Analyzing the Relationships between Pain, Patient Expectations, and Satisfaction Following Spine Surgery Speaker: D. Ohnmeiss Authors: D.D. Ohnmeiss(1), A.R. Block(2), R.D. Guyer(2), Y. Ben-Porath(3), D. Burchett(3) (1) Texas Back Institute Research Foundation, Plano, TX, USA, (2) Texas Back Institute, Plano, TX, USA, (3) Kent State University, Kent, OH, USA | | 11:06 am - 11:11 am | 505 Low-grade Spondylolisthesis can be Effectively Treated by Either Coflex® Interlaminar Stabilization or Laminectomy and Posterior Spinal Fusion: Two-year Clinical and Radiographic Results from the US IDE Trial Speaker: T. Errico Authors: T.J. Errico(1), J.D. Auerbach(2), R.J. Davis(3), H. Bae(4) (1) Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Joint Diseases-NYU, New York, NY, USA, (2) Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, Department of Orthopaedics, Bronx, NY, USA, (3) Greater Baltimore Neurosurgical Associates, Baltimore, MD, USA, (4) The Spine Institute, Santa Monica, CA, USA | | 11:12 am - 11:17 am | 499 Coflex® Interlaminar Stabilization Compared to Posterior Spinal Fusion for Spinal Stenosis and Spondylolisthesis: Two-year Results from the Prospective, Randomized, Multicenter Food and Drug Administration IDE Trial Speaker: R. Davis Authors: R.J. Davis(1), J.D. Auerbach(2), H. Bae(3), T.J. Errico(4) (1) Greater Baltimore Neurosurgical Associates, Baltimore, MD, USA, (2) Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, Department of Orthopaedics, Bronx, NY, USA, (3) The Spine Institute, Santa Monica, CA, USA, (4) Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Joint Diseases-NYU, New York, NY, USA | | 11:18 am - 11:23 am | 112 Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: How Much Can You Decompress without Destabilizing the Spine? Speaker: A. Peters Authors: A. Peters(1), C. Hoelscher(1), E. Edusei(1), W. Skalli(2), B. Moal(1), T. Errico(1) (1) NYU Hospital for Joint Disease, Division of Spine Surgery, New York, NY, USA, (2) Laboratoire de Biomecanique, Department of Biomechanics, Paris, France | | 11:24 am - 11:29 am | 275 Low-grade isthmic vs. degenerative spondylolisthesis: complications and outcomes following reduction and posterior instrumented fusion with TLIF Speaker: M. Gebhardt Authors: M. Gebhardt(1), D.G. Crandall(1), J. Revella(1), J. Datta(1), D. Revella(1), M.S. Chang(1), T. Crowder(1), R. Mclemore(2) (1) Sonoran Spine Center, Mesa, AZ, USA, (2) Banner Orthopaedic Residency Program, Phoenix, AZ, USA | | 11:30 am - 11:35 am | 84 Five Year Adjacent Level Degenerative Changes Comparing Lumbar Total Disc Replacement to Circumferential Fusion in Patients with Single-Level Disease in a Prospective Randomized Cohort Analysis Speaker: J. Zigler Authors: J.E. Zigler(1), R. Delamarter(2), J. Glenn(3) (1) Texas Back Institute, Plano, TX, USA, (2) The Spine Institute at Saint John’s Health Center, Santa Monica, CA, USA, (3) Core Orthopaedic Medical Center, Encinitas, CA, USA | | 11:36 am - 11:41 am | 366 Adult Degenerative Scoliosis Treated by XLIF: Clinical results of a 24-month multi-center prospective study Speaker: F. Phillips Authors: F.M. Phillips(1), W.B. Rodgers(2), A. Tohmeh(3), SOLAS Degenerative Study Group (1) Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA, (2) Spine Midwest, Jefferson City, MO, USA, (3) Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists, Spokane, WA, USA | | 11:42 am - 11:47 am | 29 Repair surgery for pars defects in symptomatic lumbar spondylolysis using two different surgical methods; Pedicle screw with universal hook system and direct pars screw fixation Speaker: K. Ryu Authors: K.-S. Ryu(1), M.-H. Shin(1), C.-K. Park(1) (1) Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University, Seoul, Korea, Republic of | | 11:48 am - 11:53 am | 427 The ACADIA™ Facet Replacement System IDE Clinical Trial: One Year Outcomes Speaker: J. Regan Authors: J.J. Regan(1), R.F. Dryer(2), T. Briggs(3), J. Youssef(4), M. Lorio(5), A.D. Tahernia(6), D. Dirisio(7), J. Myer(8), K. Baker(8) (1) D.I.S.C Sports and Spine Center, Beverly Hills, CA, USA, (2) Central Texas Spine Institute, LLP, Austin, TX, USA, (3) Springfield Neurological & Spine Institute, LLC, Springfield, MO, USA, (4) Durango Orthopedic Associates/Spine Colorado, Durango, CO, USA, (5) Neuro-Spine Solutions, Bristol, TN, USA, (6) Desert Orthopedic Center, Rancho Mirage, CA, USA, (7) Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY, USA, (8) Globus Medical, Inc., Audubon, PA, USA | | 11:54 am - 12:04 pm | Discussion | | 12:05 pm - 12:10 pm | 471 Total disc replacement compared to lumbar fusion: a randomised controlled trial with five-year follow-up. Speaker: C. Nygvist Authors: C. Nyqvist(1), S. Berg(2), H. Tropp(1) (1) Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Linköping, Sweden, (2) Stockholm Spine Center, Stockholm, Sweden | | 12:11 pm - 12:16 pm | 488 Midline anterior approach from the right side to the lumbar spine for interbody fusion and total disc replacement. A new mobilization technique of the vena cava. Speaker: T. Marnay Authors: T. Marnay(1), G. Edgard-rosa(1), G. geneste(1), G. Negre(1) (1) clinique du Parc, Centre de chirurgie vertébrale, Castelnau le lez, France | | 12:17 pm - 12:22 pm | 302 Clinical results of two-level lumbar disc replacement vs. combined arthroplasty & fusion (hybrid procedure) in 200 patients with a minimum of 4 years follow-up Speaker: M. Scott-Young Authors: M. Scott-Young(1), A. Kasis(1), C. Magno(1), D. Nielsen(1), E. Mitchell(1), N. Blanch(1) (1) Gold Coast Spine, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia | | 12:23 pm - 12:28 pm | 395 Five year follow-up with comparison between fusion and TDR for chronic LBP - Swespine data from one clinic Speaker: S. Berg Authors: S. Berg(1), H. Tropp(2) (1) Stockholm Spine Center, Upplands Väsby, Stockholm, Sweden, (2) University Hospital, Othopedic Clinic, Linköping, Sweden | | 12:29 pm - 12:34 pm | 516 Perioperative outcomes, complications, and costs associated with lumbar spinal fusion in older patients with spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis: Analysis of the USA Medicare claims database Speaker: J. Auerbach Authors: J.D. Auerbach(1), K.L. Ong(2), E. Lau(3), J. Ochoa(4), J. Schmier(5), J.D. Zigler(6) (1) Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, Bronx, NY, USA, (2) Exponent, Inc., Philadelphia, PA, USA, (3) Exponent, Inc., Menlo Park, CA, USA, (4) Exponent, Inc., Alexandria, VA, USA, (5) Exponent, Inc., Bellevue, WA, USA, (6) Musculoskeletal Clinical Regulatory Advisers, LLC, Washington, DC, USA | | 12:35 pm - 12:40 pm | 82 Does 360° Lumbar Spinal Fusion Improve Long-Term Clinical Outcomes After Failure of Conservative Treatment in Patients With Functionally Disabling Single Level Degenerative Lumbar Disc Disease? Results of 5 Year Postoperative Follow-Up of 75 Patients Speaker: J. Zigler Authors: J.E. Zigler(1), R. Delamarter(2) (1) Texas Back Institute, Plano, TX, USA, (2) Cedars Sinai Spine Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA | | 12:41 pm - 12:46 pm | 309 Combined Arthroplasty and Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (Hybrid Procedure) in 385 patients with a minimum of 2 years follow-up Speaker: A. Kasis Authors: A. Kasis(1), M. Scott-Young(1), C. Magno(1), D. Nielsen(1), E. Mitchell(1), N. Blanch(1) (1) Gold Coast Spine, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia | | 12:47 pm - 12:52 pm | 242 UK experience with total facet joint replacment Speaker: J. Sutcliffe Authors: J.C. Sutcliffe(1), H. Bhatti(2) (1) London Spine Clinic, LONDON, United Kingdom, (2) London Spine Clinic, London, United Kingdom | | 12:53 pm - 1:00 pm | Discussion |
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Industry Workshops 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm - Sagittal Balance and Deformity | Moderator: Jean-Charles, LeHuec, MD, PhD and Ferran Pellise, MD | | 2:30 pm - 2:35 pm | 423 Return to Sports after Surgery to Correct Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Speaker: D. Kang Authors: D.G. Kang(1), R.A. Lehman(1), L.G. Lenke(2), D.J. Sucato(3), A.J. Bevevino(1), Spinal Deformity Study Group (1) Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery, Bethesda, MD, USA, (2) Washington University School of Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Louis, MO, USA, (3) Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Orthopaedic Surgery, Dallas, TX, USA | | 2:36 pm - 2:41 pm | 158 Congenital Stenosis and Symptomatic Adjacent Segment Disease Speaker: J. Belding Authors: J. Belding(1), J. Eubanks(1), A. Rowan(2), G. Moffitt(2), V. Cheruvu(3), J. Hohl(4), A. Hilibrand(5), H. Bohlman(1), J. Kang(4) (1) University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA, (2) Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA, (3) Kent State University, Kent, OH, USA, (4) University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, (5) Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, PA, USA | | 2:42 pm - 2:47 pm | 367 Can Different Surgical Strategies Result in Satisfactory Post-Operative Sagittal Alignment? Speaker: V. Lafage Authors: V. Lafage(1), B. Blondel(1), F. Schwab(1), C. Ames(2), R. Hostin(3), R. Hart(4), B. Akbarnia(5), J. Smith(6), C. Shaffrey(6), K. Kebaish(7), D. Burton(8), S. Bess(9), International Spine Study Group (1) New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, Spine Division, New York, NY, USA, (2) University of California San Francisco, Neurosurgery, San Fransisco, CA, USA, (3) Baylor Scoliosis Center, Orthopedic Surgery, Plano, TX, USA, (4) Oregon Health and Sciences University, Orthopedic Surgery, Portland, OR, USA, (5) San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders, La Jolla, CA, USA, (6) University of Virginia, Department of Neurological surgery, Charlottesville, VA, USA, (7) John Hopkins Hospital, Orthopedic Surgery, Baltimore, MD, USA, (8) University of Kansas Medical Center, Orthopedic Surgery, Kansas City, KS, USA, (9) Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children,, Orthopedic Surgery, Denver, CO, USA | | 2:48 pm - 2:53 pm | 149 Improvement of posterior wedge osteotomy programation using the 3D EOS imaging system in standing position :femur angulation and knee flexion are important to analyze. F.B.I. technique Speaker: J. Rigal Authors: J. Rigal(1), S. Aunoble(1), P. Leijssen(1), M. Duarte(1), J.-C. Le Huec(1) (1) University Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2, Bordeaux, France | | 2:54 pm - 3:00 pm | Discussion | | 3:01 pm - 3:06 pm | 415 The Biomechanical Consequences of Rod Reduction on Pedicle Screws: Should it be Avoided? Speaker: D. Kang Authors: D.G. Kang(1), H. Paik(1), R.A. Lehman(1), A.E. Dmitriev(1), R. Gaume(1), D. Ambati(1), A.J. Bevevino(1) (1) Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery, Bethesda, MD, USA | | 3:07 pm - 3:12 pm | 363 Posterior global malalignment after osteotomy for sagittal plane deformity Speaker: B. Moal Authors: B. Moal(1), B. Blondel(1), F. Schwab(1), S. Bess(2), C. Ames(3), R. Hart(4), J. Smith(5), C. Shaffrey(5), O. Boachie-Adjei(6), V. Lafage(1), International Spine Study Group (1) New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, Spine Division, New York, NY, USA, (2) Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children,, Orthopedic Surgery, Denver, CO, USA, (3) University of California San Francisco, Neurosurgery, San Fransisco, CA, USA, (4) Oregon Health and Sciences University, Orthopedic Surgery, Portland, OR, USA, (5) University of Virginia, Department of Neurological surgery, Charlottesville, VA, USA, (6) Hospital for Special Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, New-York, NY, USA | | 3:13 pm - 3:18 pm | 165 Revision Surgery for Severe Kyphoscoliosis Speaker: Y. Hai Authors: Y. Hai(1), Q. Su(1), S. Lu(1), J. Yang(1), X. Meng(1) (1) Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing, China | | 3:19 pm - 3:24 pm | 370 Coronal Cobb Angle Correction in the Setting of Adult Spinal Deformity: a Health Related Quality of Life Assessment on Two Year Outcomes Speaker: B. Moal Authors: B. Moal(1), F. Schwab(1), J. Smith(2), K. Bridwell(3), B. Blondel(1), S. Glassman(4), J. Demakakos(1), C. Shaffrey(2), V. Lafage(1) (1) New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, Spine Division, New York, NY, USA, (2) University of Virginia, Department of Neurological surgery, Charlottesville, VA, USA, (3) Washington University school of Medicine, Spine department, Saint Louis, MO, USA, (4) University of Louisville, Spine Institute for Special Surgery, Louisville, KY, USA | | 3:25 pm - 3:30 pm | Discussion |
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm - Instructional Course Symposium: Navigation and Robotics | Moderators: Isador Lieberman, MD and Tian Wei, MD, PhD | | 2:30 pm - 2:35 pm | 265 CAMISS is a developmental direction of orthopedic surgery Speaker: W. Tian Authors: W. tian(1), X. han(1), Y.-J. liu(1), Y.-Z. sun(1) (1) Beijing Ji shui tan Hospital, beijing, China | | 2:36 pm - 2:41 pm | 7 Radiation Exposure to the Surgeon During Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion Procedures. Speaker: R. Tatsumi Authors: R.L. Tatsumi(1) (1) Pacific Spine Specialists, Tualatin, OR, USA | | 2:42 pm - 2:47 pm | 200 Pedicle Screw Placement in Adults Using Image-guided Navigation is Safe and Accurate Speaker: E. Santos Authors: E.R.G. Santos(1), J.N. Sembrano(1), S.C. Yson(1), A.N. Larson(1), D.W. Polly Jr.(1) (1) University of Minnesota, Orthopaedic Surgery, Minneapolis, MN, USA | | 2:48 pm - 2:53 pm | 199 Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Placement Using Image-Guided Navigation is Safe and Accurate Speaker: E. Santos Authors: E.R.G. Santos(1), J.N. Sembrano(1), S.C. Yson(1), A.N. Larson(1), D.W. Polly Jr.(1) (1) University of Minnesota, Orthopaedic Surgery, Minneapolis, MN, USA | | 2:54 pm - 2:59 pm | 100 Computer Navigated, Anterolateral Approach to the L4-L5 Disc: Reduced Approach Related Complications Speaker: M. MacMillan Authors: M. Mac Millan(1) (1) University of Florida, Orthopaedics, Gainesville, FL, USA | | 3:00 pm - 3:05 pm | 104 Novel Description of an All Transosseous Approach to the L5-S1 Intervertebral Disc Speaker: M. MacMillan Authors: M. Mac Millan(1) (1) University of Florida, Orthopaedics, Gainesville, FL, USA | | 3:06 pm - 3:20 pm | Presentation of Navigation/Robotic Cases | | 3:21 pm - 3:30 pm | Discussion |
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Break on Exhibit Floor 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Instructional Course Symposium: Biologics Past Present & Future | Moderators: Matthew Gornet, MD and Anthony Fabrizi, MD | | 4:00 pm - 4:20 pm | Introduction by Christopher Bono, MD Overview of Biologics for Spinal Surgery. Osteoinductive and Bone Graft Extenders; What are they? How do they work? | | 4:21 pm - 4:26 pm | 140 Retrograde Ejaculation Following Single-Level Anterior Lumbar Interbody Arthrodesis Using Stand Alone Cages and rhBMP-2 in Five Randomized Controlled Trials Speaker: J. Burkus Authors: J.K. Burkus(1), R.F. Dryer(2), J.H. Peloza(3) (1) Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA, USA (1) The Hughston Clinic, Columbus, GA, USA, (2) Central Texas Spine Institute, Austin, TX, USA, (3) Center for Spine Care, Dallas, TX, USA | | 4:27 pm - 4:32 pm | 103 Do preoperative HbA1c levels correlate with postoperative wound infection rates in spine surgery? Speaker: M. Mikhael Authors: M. Mikhael(1), W. Cheng(1) (1) Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA, USA | | 4:33 pm - 4:38 pm | 478 Quantitative Assessment of Retrograde Ejaculation Using Semen Analysis, Comparison to a Standardized Qualitative Questionnaire, and Investigating the Impact of rhBMP-2 Speaker: G. Tepper Authors: G. Tepper(1), R. Rabbani(1), M. Yousefzadeh(1), D. Prince(1) (1) Miracle Mile Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA | | 4:39 pm - 4:44 pm | 229 Open TLIF with BMP: Dose related complications and outcomes from a large series Speaker: D. Crandall Authors: D.G. Crandall(1), J. Patterson(2), E. Huish(1), J. Revella(1), D. Revella(1) (1) Sonoran Spine Center, Mesa, AZ, USA, (2) Banner Orthopaedic Residency Program, Phoenix, AZ, USA | | 4:45 pm - 4:50 pm | 504 Osteocel Plus in Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion: Radiographic Outcomes Speaker: A. Tohmeh Authors: A.G. Tohmeh(1), M. Tohmeh(1), W.D. Smith(2) (1) Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists, Spokane, WA, USA, (2) University Medical Center, Neurosurgery, Las Vegas, NV, USA | | 4:51 pm - 5:11 pm | The Evidence for On Label Use of Biologics in Spinal Surgery Dr. Leah Carreon | | 5:12 pm - 5:32 pm | The Evidence for Off Label Use of Biologics in Spinal Surgery Dr. David Wong | | 5:33 pm - 6:00 pm | Discussion |
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Cervical Complications & Cervical Trauma | Moderators: Chun Kun Park, MD and Scott Kitchel, MD | | 5:00 pm - 5:05 pm | 193 Neck-Shoulder Crossover: How Often Do Neck and Shoulder Pathology Masquerade as the Other? Speaker: S.C. Yson Authors: S.C. Yson(1), J.N. Sembrano(1), O.C. Kanu(1), E.R.G. Santos(1), J.P. Braman(1), A.K. Harrison(1), D.W. Polly Jr.(1) (1) University of Minnesota, Orthopaedic Surgery, Minneapolis, MN, USA | | 5:06 pm - 5:11 pm | 475 Pain from donor site after anterior cervical fusion with bone graft. A prospective randomized study with 12 months of follow up. Speaker: M. Skeppholm Authors: M. Skeppholm(1)(2), C. Olerud(3) (1) Stockholm Spine CenterSpine Center, Stockholm, Sweden, (2) Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, (3) Uppsala University HospitalUniversity Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden | | 5:12 pm - 5:17 pm | 482 Myelomalacia as a Predictor of Disease Severity and Surgical Outcome in Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy Speaker: F. Taher Authors: F. Taher(1), D.R. Lebl(1), M. Pumberger(1), A.P. Hughes(1), F.P. Cammisa(1), F.P. Girardi(1) (1) Hospital for Special Surgery, Spinal Surgery, NY, NY, USA | | 5:18 pm - 5:23 pm | 431 Reliability of the Subaxial Cervical Spine Injury Classification System for Orthopedic Surgeons at Different Training Levels Speaker: A. Bevevino Authors: A.J. Bevevino(1), R.A. Lehman(1), D.G. Kang(1) (1) Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedics, Bethesda, MD, USA | | 5:24 pm - 5:29 pm | 34 Percutaneous TLIF with an expandable titanium cage compared to a standard PEEK cage: a new transforaminal approach to achieve a less invasive intervertebral fusion Speaker: R. Morgenstern Author: R.Morgenstern(1) (1)Teknon Medical Center, Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, Barcelona, Spain | | 5:30 pm - 5:35 pm | 141 The Effect of Prophylactic Local Spinal Steroid Delivery in a Spinal Cord Injury Model Speaker: J. Cuellar Authors: J.M. Cuellar(1), M. Quirno(1), A. Yoo(1), K. Campbell(1), C. Hoelscher(1), P. Ricart-Hoffiz(1), T. Andres(1), T. Kirsch(1), T. Errico(1) (1) N.Y.U-Hospital for Joint Diseases, Orthopaedic Surgery, New York, NY, USA | | 5:36 pm - 5:41 pm | 35 Does sagittal position of the CTDR related center of rotation influence functional outcome? Prospective 2 year follow-up analysis Speaker: P. Suchomel Authors: P. Suchomel(1), H.J. Meisel(2), S. Sola(3), J. Antinheimo(4), J. Pohjola(4), J. Stulic(5), S. Kroppenstedt(6), I. Shackleford(7), C. Woiciechowsky(8), B. Bruchmann(9), R. Arregui(10), F. Caroli(11), N. Borm(12) (1) Neurocenter Liberec, Neurosurgery, Liberec, Czech Republic, (2) BG-Kliniken Halle Bergmannstrost, Neurosurgery, Halle, Germany, (3) University Rostock, Neurosurgery, Rostock, Germany, (4) University Helsinki, Neurosurgery, Helsinki, Finland, (5) University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic, (6) University Hospital Charité-Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Neurosurgery, Berlin, Germany, (7) Warrington District General Hospital, Spinal Surgery, Warrington, United Kingdom, (8) Zentrum für endoskopische und minimalinvasive Wirbelsäulenoperationen, Berlin, Germany, (9) Katholisches Klinikum Koblenz, Spinal Surgery, Koblenz, Germany, (10) Hospital Maz, Neurosurgery, Zaragoza, Spain, (11) Instituti Fisioterapici Ospitalieri, Neurosurgery, Rome, Italy, (12) frictionless GmbH, Kiel, Germany | | 5:42 pm - 5:47 pm | 261 Metanalysis of Heterotopic Ossification (HO) followingCervical Artificial Disc Replacement (CADR) Speaker: K. Pettine Authors: K.A. Pettine(1) (1) The Spine Institute, Loveland, CO, USA | | 5:48 pm - 6:00 pm | Discussion |
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Biology and Biomechanics of Spinal Disorders | Moderators: Boyle Cheng, MD and Anand Agarwal, MD | | 4:00 pm - 4:05 pm | 327 Differentiation of mouse induced pluripotent stem cells into nucleus pulposus like cells in vitro Speaker: Z. Li Authors: Z. Li(1), K. Liu(2), G. Feng(3) (1) Nanchong Central Hospital, North Sichuan Medical College, Institute of Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells, Nanchong, China, (2) Nanchong Central Hospital, North Sichuan Medical College, Institute of Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells, Nanchogn, China, (3) Nanchong Central Hospital, North Sichuan Medical College, Department of orthopaedic surgery, Nanchong, China | | 4:06 pm - 4:11 pm | 250 Biomechanical Investigation of a Cervical Dynamical Stabilization Device in Comparison to Fusion and TDR Speaker: D. Daentzer Authors: D. Daentzer(1), C. Hurschler(2), M. Schwarze(2), A. Packheiser(1), S. Tak(1), B. Richter(2), B. Welke(2) (1) Hannover Medical School, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hannover, Germany, (2) Hannover Medical School, Laboratory for Biomechanics and Biomaterials, Hannover, Germany | | 4:12 pm - 4:17 pm | 272 Biomechanical Evaluation of a Polyaxial Interspinous Plating System as an Adjunct to Interbody Fusion Speaker: L. Voronov Authors: L.I. Voronov(1), P.P. Tsitsopoulos(1), R.M. Havey(1), T. Potluri(2), J. Zelenakova(2), G. Carandang(2), N. Kulkarni(3), D. Schmierer(3), M. Yap(3), A.G. Patwardhan(1) (1) Loyola University Chicago, Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Maywood, IL, USA, (2) Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL, USA, (3) OsteoMed, Addison, TX, USA | | 4:18 pm - 4:23 pm | 254 Accuracy of a New Functional X-ray Analysis Method for the Spine Speaker: F.T. Trautwein Authors: F.T. Trautwein(1), F. Heuer(1), M. Schulze(2), M.J. Raschke(2), T. Vordemvenne(2) (1) ACES GmbH, Department for Research & Development, Filderstadt, Germany, (2) University of Muenster, Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Muenster, Germany | | 4:24 pm - 4:29 pm | 331 Preventing Hardware Failure in Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy Constructs: Pilot Biomechanical Analyses of Rod Configurations Speaker: Z. Jager Authors: Z.S. Jager(1), W.K. Cheng(1), A.E. Voss(2), D.K. Palmer(1), S. Inceoglu(1) (1) Loma Linda University, Orthopaedic Surgery, Loma Linda, CA, USA, (2) Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale, AZ, USA | | 4:30 pm - 4:35 pm | 213 A Posterior Dynamic Stabilization System Construct Allowing Rotation about a Spherical Seat Under Biomechanical Testing Speaker: B. Cheng Authors: B.C. Cheng(1), D.J. Cook(2), D.M. Whiting(2) (1) Drexel University, Neurosurgery, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, (2) Allegheny General Hospital, Neurosurgery, Pittsburgh, PA, USA | | 4:36 pm - 4:41 pm | 424 Biomechanical Stability of Stand-alone Interbody Spacers with Integrated Screws for Multi-level Cervical Arthrodesis Speaker: D. Kang Authors: D.G. Kang(1), R.A. Lehman(1), A.E. Dmitriev(1), M. Cardoso(2), H. Paik(1), R. Gaume(1), A.J. Bevevino(1) (1) Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery, Bethesda, MD, USA, (2) Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Neurosurgery, Bethesda, MD, USA | | 4:42 pm - 4:57 pm | Discussion | | 4:58 pm - 5:03 pm | 276 Biomechanical Evaluation of Nucleus Augmentation with an Injectable in situ Cured Hydrogel Speaker: B. Cheng Authors: B.C. Cheng(1)(2), D.J. Cook(1), A. Hanlon(1), D.M. Whiting(1)(2) (1) Allegheny General Hospital, Neurosurgery, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, (2) Drexel University, Neurosurgery, Pittsburgh, PA, USA | | 5:04 pm - 5:09 pm | 238 Effects of arterial N-acetylcysteine (NAC) on the expression of protein chaperones PDI, ERp57, heat shock protein 40, 60, 70, 90 kd, the qualitative presence of intracellular apoptosis markers, and lipid peroxidation in postischemic reperfusion in rat spinal cord. Speaker: M. Berbeo Authors: M.E. Berbeo(1), A.M. Rodriguez(2), Grupo de Neurociencias HUSI - PUJ (1) Hospital Universitario San Ignacio - Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Neurociencias - Neurocirugia, Bogota, Colombia, (2) Universidad El Bosque, Fac Medicina, Bogota, Colombia | | 5:10 pm - 5:15 pm | 375 Neutral Zone Stability of Two Cervical Total Disc Designs in a Human Cadaveric Model Speaker: B. Nguyen Authors: B.-K.N. Nguyen(1), J.K. Taylor(2) (1) Dimicron Inc., Orem, UT, USA, (2) Sacramento Veterans Administration Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, USA | | 5:16 pm - 5:21 pm | 210 Fatigue Durability and Wear of a New Posterior Neutral Stabilization System in a Combined Loading Regime Speaker: J. Prevost Authors: J. Prevost(1), V. Singh(1), J. Coleman(1) (1) Medtronic - Spinal and Biologics, Memphis, TN, USA | | 5:22 pm - 5:27 pm | 119 Biomechanical Evaluation of Posterior and Anterior Fixation Techniques for Treatment of Facet Fractures in Cervical Spine: An In Vitro Study Speaker: M. Rahm Authors: M. Rahm(1), C. Chaput(1), A.M. Muzumdar(2), D. Gloystein(3), V. Zerris(1), P. Tortolani(4), M. Moldavsky(2), S. Chinthakunta(2), S. Khalil(2) (1) Scott and White Hospital, Temple, TX, USA, (2) Globus Medical Inc., Research, Audubon, PA, USA, (3) Darnall Army Hospital, Fort Hood, TX, USA, (4) Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA | | 5:28 pm - 5:33 pm | 428 Comparative study on biomechanical behavior of two different cervical total disc replacement designs in terms of concavity and constraints: ProDisc-C® vs. Prestige-C® Speaker: K. Park Authors: K.M. Park(1), S.H. Woo(1), D.H. Lim(2), K.Y. Lee(2), S.J. Lee(1) (1) Inje university, Biomedical Engineering, Gimhae, Korea, Republic of, (2) Sejong university, Mechanical Engineering, Seoul, Korea, Republic of | | 5:34 pm - 5:39 pm | 47 New radiculopathy after TLIF with BMP: Large series incidence, natural history, and comparison to laminectomy Speaker: D. Crandall Authors: D. Crandall(1), E. Huish(1), J. Patterson(2), J. Revella(1), D. Revella(1), R. Mclemore(2) (1) Sonoran Spine Center, Mesa, AZ, USA, (2) Banner Orthopaedic Residency Program, Phoenix, AZ, USA | | 5:40 pm - 6:00 pm | Discussion |
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Gala Reception 8:45 am - 9:45 am - General Session: Clinical Cervical Therapies | Moderators: James Yue, MD and Parmenion Tsitsopoulos, MD, PhD | | 8:45 am - 8:50 am | 353 Five to Seven-Year Results of the ProDisc-C Total Disc Replacement Multi-Center Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Speaker: R. Delamarter Authors: R. Delamarter(1), J. Zigler(2), M. Janssen(3), D. Murrey(4), J. Spivak(5) (1) Cedars Sinai Spine Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA, (2) Texas Back Institiute, Dallas, TX, USA, (3) Center for Spinal Disorders, Denver, CO, USA, (4) OrthoCarolina Spine Center, Charlotte, NC, USA, (5) N.Y.U-Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY, USA | | 8:51 am - 8:56 am | 405 SECURE®-C Cervical Artificial Disc: Outcomes from a Prospective, Randomized IDE Study at 24 months and Beyond Speaker: W. Beutler Authors: W. Beutler(1), W.C. Peppelman(1), J.M. Marzluff(2), C. Tomaras(3), I. Volcan(4), P. Asdourian(5), J. Myer(6), K. Baker(6) (1) Pennslyvania Spine Institute, Harrisburg, PA, USA, (2) Charleston Brain and Spine, Charleston, SC, USA, (3) Peachtree Neurosurgery, Atlanta, GA, USA, (4) West Augusta Spine Specialists, Augusta, GA, USA, (5) Greater Chesapeake Orthopaedic Associates, Baltimore, MD, USA, (6) Globus Medical, Inc., Audubon, PA, USA | | 8:57 am - 9:02 am | 30 Comparison of clinical and radiological changes between total disc replacement and anterior cervical fusion in single level degenerative cervical disc diseases: More than 5-year follow-up Speaker: K. Ryu Authors: K.-S. Ryu(1), M.-H. Shin(1), C.-K. Park(1) (1) Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University, Seoul, Korea, Republic of | | 9:03 am - 9:08 am | 410 Treatment of Cervical Myeloradiculopathy with the PCM Total Disc Arthroplasty Compared to ACDF in a Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial Speaker: C. Chaput Authors: C.D. Chaput(1), F.M. Phillips(2), A. Cappuccino(3), F.H. Geisler(4), J.G. DeVine(5), K. Gilder(6), K.M. Howell(7), P.C. McAfee(8) (1) Scott and White Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery, Temple, TX, USA, (2) Midwest Orthopedics at Rush University, Chicago, IL, USA, (3) Buffalo Spine Surgery, Buffalo, NY, USA, (4) Chicago Back Institute, Chicago, IL, USA, (5) Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, GA, USA, (6) NuVasive, Inc., Biometrics, San Diego, CA, USA, (7) NuVasive, Inc., Clinical Resources, San Diego, CA, USA, (8) St. Joseph's Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA | | 9:09 am - 9:14 am | 221 7-Year Reoperation Rates: Cervical Total Disc Replacement Vs. Fusion: Results from the FDA Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trial. Speaker: R. Delamarter Authors: R.B. Delamarter(1), J. Zigler(2), D.B. Murrey(3), M.E. Janssen(4), J.M. Spivak(5) (1) Cedars-Sinai, Spine Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA, (2) Texas Back Institute, Plano, TX, USA, (3) OrthoCarolina Spine Center, Charlottee, NC, USA, (4) Spine Education and Research Institute, Denver, CO, USA, (5) NYU/Hospital for Joint Disease, New York, NY, USA | | 9:15 am - 9:20 am | 170 Five-year clinical and radiological follow-up of the heterotopic ossification after Bryan cervical disc arthroplasty Speaker: Z. Feifei Authors: Z. Feifei(1), S. Yu(1) (1) Peking University (3) rd Hospital, Orthopaedics, Beijing, China | | 9:21 am - 9:26 am | 132 Comparison of Re-operations in Cervical Total Disc Replacement vs. Anterior Cervical Fusion: Results with Mean 48 Month Follow-up Speaker: S. Blumenthal Authors: S.L. Blumenthal(1), R. Guyer(1), D.D. Ohnmeiss(2), J. Zigler(1) (1) Texas Back Institiute, Plano, TX, USA, (2) Texas Back Institute Research Foundation, Plano,, TX, USA | | 9:27 am - 9:45 am | Discussion |
9:45 am - 10:00 am - President's Address 10:00 am - 10:30 am - Presidential Guest Speaker: Jason Drew 10:30 am - 11:00 am - Break on Exhibit Floor 11:00 am - 1:00 pm - General Session: Biology and Biomechanics of Spinal Disorders | Moderators: Lisa Ferrara, PhD, Leonard Voronov, MD, PhD, William Sears, MD and Donna Ohnmeiss, DrMed | | 11:00 am - 11:05 am | 436 Quantifying Biomechanical Alterations of Cervical Disc Degeneration: An In Vivo Spinal Stiffness Assessment Methodology Speaker: C. Colloca Authors: C.J. Colloca(1), R. Gunzburg(2), M. Szpalski(3), B.J. Freeman(4), M. Afifi(5), R.J. Moore(6) (1) Arizona State University, Department of Kinesiology, Chandler, AZ, USA, (2) Eeuwfeestkliniek Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium, (3) Hôpitaux Iris Sud/IRIS South Teaching Hospitals, Department of Orthopaedics, Brussels, Belgium, (4) University of Adelaide, Department of Spinal Surgery, Adelaide, SA, Australia, (5) University of Calgary, Faculty of Kinesiology, Calgary, AB, Canada, (6) Adelaide Centre for Spinal Research, Adelaide, SA, Australia | | 11:06 am - 11:11 am | 411 Effect of PLL Resection on TDR Kinematics: To Cut or Not to Cut Speaker: A. Patwardhan Authors: A.G. Patwardhan(1), L.I. Voronov(1), P.P. Tsitsopoulos(1), T. Potluri(2), S. Hannon(2), J. Zelenakova(2), G. Carandang(2), F.M. Phillips(3), M.R. Zindrick(1), A.J. Ghanayem(1), R.M. Havey(1) (1) Loyola University Chicago, Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Maywood, IL, USA, (2) Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL, USA, (3) Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA | | 11:12 am - 11:17 am | 223 Facet Engagement in the Intact Cervical Spine Speaker: R. Havey Authors: R. Havey(1), J. Goodsitt(2), T. Potluri(2), S. Hannon(2), B. McIntosh(3), F. Phillips(4), M. Zindrick(1), P. Tsitsopoulos(1), L. Voronov(1), A. Patwardhan(1) (1) Loyola University Chicago, Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Maywood, IL, USA, (2) Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL, USA, (3) Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL, USA, (4) Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA | | 11:18 am - 11:23 am | 418 The Ventral Lamina and Superior Facet Rule: The Key to Accurate Placement for Thoracic Pedicle Screws Speaker: D. Kang Authors: D.G. Kang(1), R.A. Lehman(1), L.G. Lenke(2), R. Gaume(1), H. Paik(1), A.J. Bevevino(1) (1) Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery, Bethesda, MD, USA, (2) Washington University School of Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Louis, MO, USA | | 11:24 am - 11:29 am | 333 In Vitro Lumbar TDA Wear Rate Susceptibility Depends on Phasing of Motions and Device Design Speaker: P. Hyde Authors: P.J. Hyde(1), J. Fisher(1), R.M. Hall(1) (1) University of Leeds, Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering, Leeds, United Kingdom | | 11:30 am - 11:35 am | 383 Title: The effect of changing the length in levels of a posterior instrumentation construct on induced lumbosacral screw strains and ROM Speaker: G. Fleischer Authors: G. Fleischer(1), J. Malcolm(2), A. Freeman(3), L. Ferrara(4) (1) Spine and Brain Center of New England, Nashua, NH, USA, (2) Pinnacle Orthopaedics, Marietta, GA, USA, (3) Excelen Center for Bone and Joint Research and Education, Minneapolis, MN, USA, (4) OrthoKinetic Technologies, LLC, Southport, NC, USA | | 11:36 am - 11:41 am | 59 In Vivo Forces on Pedicle Screws During Posterior Correction Procedures for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Speaker: M. Ito Authors: M. Ito(1), Y. Abe(2), K. Fujisaki(3), S. Tadano(3), K. Abumi(2), H. Sudo(2), Y. Kotani(2), K. Nagahama(2), A. Iwata(2) (1) Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Advanced Medicine for Spine and Spinal Cord Disorders, Sapporo, Japan, (2) Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan, (3) Hokkaido University Graduate School of Engineering, Sapporo, Japan | | 11:42 am - 11:47 am | 258 Effects of Vertebral Endplate Fracture on Kinematics and Indirect Spine Decompression in XLIF Fusion Constructs Speaker: B. Santoni Authors: B.G. Santoni(1), A.E. Castellvi(2), G.T. Alexander(3), A. Nayak(1), A. Cabezas(1), R. Murtagh(4), G. Marulanda(5), J. Billys(1) (1) Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education, Phillip Spiegel Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Tampa, FL, USA, (2) Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, Tampa, FL, USA, (3) University of South Florida, Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA, (4) Moffitt Cancer Center, University Diagnostic Center, Tampa, FL, USA, (5) University of South Florida, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA | | 11:48 am - 12:00 pm | Discussion | | 12:01 pm - 12:06 pm | 189 Cytokine profiling in an animal model of non-compressive intervertebral disc herniation using epidural lavage Speaker: V. Cuellar Authors: V.G. Cuellar(1), J.M. Cuellar(1), P.M. Borges(2), G.J. Scuderi(3), D.C. Yeomans(4) (1) N.Y.U-Hospital for Joint Diseases, Orthopaedic Surgery, New York, NY, USA, (2) Stanford University School of Medicine, E.N.T., Palo Alto, CA, USA, (3) Stanford University School of Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, Palo Alto, CA, USA, (4) Stanford University School of Medicine, Anesthesia, Palo Alto, CA, USA | | 12:07 pm - 12:12 pm | 113 Calcium sulphate degradation and osteoblast proliferation regulated by basalt fibers Speaker: Z. Luo Authors: Z.-P. Luo(1), X. Chen(1) (1) Soochow University Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou, China | | 12:13 pm - 12:18 pm | 397 Bone marrow aspirate and biomaterials for osteoregeneration: Improvement of stem cell concentration by density gradient centrifugation and pre-cultivation in vitro Speaker: M. Ogon Authors: M. Ogon(1), C. Eder(1), E. Falkner(2), J. Meissner(1), P. Becker(1), A. Tuschel(1) (1) Orthopädisches Spital Wien - Speising, Wien, Austria, (2) University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria | | 12:19 pm - 12:24 pm | 69 The potential of nanofibrous scaffolds as biological nucleus pulposus replacement for intervertebral disc degeneration Speaker: G. Feng Authors: G. Feng(1)(2), H. Liu(1), P.X. Ma(2)(3)(4) (1) Sichuan University, Orthopedic Department, chengdu, China, (2) University of Michigan, Department of Biologic and Materials Science, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, (3) University of Michigan, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, (4) University of Michigan, Macromolecular Science and Engineering Center, Ann Arbor, MI, USA | | 12:25 pm - 12:30 pm | 90 Vertebroplasty Increases Strain in Adjacent Intervertebral Discs and Vertebrae in Osteopenic Spines Speaker: S. Nagaraia Authors: S. Nagaraja(1), H.K. Awada(1), S. Gupta(1), M.L. Dreher(1) (1) US Food and Drug Administration, Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories, Silver Spring, MD, USA | | 12:31 pm - 12:36 pm | 468 Which factors prognosticate spinal instability following lumbar laminectomy? A human cadaver study Speaker: A. Bisschop Authors: A. Bisschop(1), B.J. van Royen(1), M.G. Mullender(1), C.P.L. Paul(1), A.J. van der Veen(2), T.U. Jiya(1), I. Kingma(3), J.H. van Dieën(3) (1) VU University Medical Center, Orthopedic Surgery, Amsterdam, Netherlands, (2) VU University Medical Center, Physics and Medical Technology, Amsterdam, Netherlands, (3) VU University Amsterdam, Faculty of Human Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, Netherlands | | 12:37 pm - 12:42 pm | 351 Impact of Different Interspinous Implant Designs on Kinematics & Load Bearing of the FSU. An In-vitro Flexibility Study Speaker: M. Pfeiffer Authors: M. Pfeiffer(1), C. Schilling(2)(3), T. Grupp(2)(4), W. Blömer(2) (1) Helios Rosmann Clinic Breisach, Breisach, Germany, (2) Aesculap AG R&D, Tuttlingen, Germany, (3) Julius Wolff Institute and Berlin-Brandenburg Center for Regenerative Therapies, Charité, Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany, (4) Ludwig Maximilians University, Clinic for Orthopedic Surgery, Campus Grosshadern, Munich, Germany | | 12:43 pm - 12:48 pm | 447 Isolation of BMP-producing mesenchymal stem cells from vertebra and iliac crest during spinal fusion Speaker: T. Nguyen Authors: T. Nguyen(1), D. Collins(2), G. Fleischer(3) (1) Spine and Brain Center of New England, Neurosurgery, Nashua, NH, USA, (2) BioE, Minneapolis, MN, USA, (3) Spine and Brain Center of New England, Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Nashua, NH, USA | | 12:49 pm - 1:00 pm | Discussion |
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Industry Workshops 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm - MIS Hope vs. Hype | Moderators: Frank Phillips, MD and Stephen Hochschuler, MD | | 2:30 pm - 2:35 pm | 224 Can Minimally Invasive Surgical strategies for deformity correction avoid the need for routine osteotomies in Moderate to Severe Adult Scoliosis? Speaker: N. Anand Authors: N. Anand(1), B. Khandehroo(1), S. Kahwaty(1), E.M. Baron(1) (1) Cedars-Sinai Medical center, Spine Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA | | 2:36 pm - 2:41 pm | 190 Predictors of early postoperative discharge following Minimally Invasive Lateral Interbody Fusion (MI-LIF) Speaker: J. Lehmen Authors: J.A. Lehmen(1), W.B. Rodgers(1), E.J. Gerber(1), J.A. Rodgers(1) (1) Spine Midwest, Inc., Research, Jefferson City, MO, USA | | 2:42 pm - 2:47 pm | 420 Meta-analysis of Fusion Rates for Minimally Invasive TLIF Performed without Posterolateral Bone Grafting Speaker: D. Kang Authors: D.G. Kang(1), D.E. Gwinn(1), R.A. Lehman(1), A.J. Bevevino(1) (1) Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery, Bethesda, MD, USA | | 2:48 pm - 2:53 pm | 422 Guyer Lumbar Interbody Fusion (GLIF) Procedure: Safety and efficacy multi-center results in a commercial setting Speaker: A. Araghi Authors: A. Araghi, D.O.(1), M.P. Lorio, M.D., F.A.C.S.(2), C. Lauryssen, M.D.(3), H.D. Brown, PA-C(2) (1) The Core Institute, Phoenix, AZ, USA, (2) Neuro-Spine Solutions, P.C., Bristol, TN, USA, (3) Olympia Medical Center, Beverly Hills, CA, USA | | 2:54 pm - 2:59 pm | 498 MIS Lumbar fusion in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC): Safety, Treatment outcomes, and comparison with inpatient lumbar fusion Speaker: W. Smith Authors: W.D. Smith(1), G. Christian(2) (1) University Medical center, Neurosurgery, Las Vegas, NV, USA, (2) Western Regional Center for Brain and Spine Surgery, Research, Las Vegas, NV, USA | | 3:00 pm - 3:05 pm | 466 Percutaneous Fixation of Thoracolumbar Fractures: 2-year Follow-up Speaker: M. Sharma Authors: M. SHARMA(1), F. Siddiqui(1), J. White(2), S. Safdari(1) (1) Spine Care Center, Manassas, VA, USA, (2) Inova Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, VA, USA | | 3:06 pm - 3:11 pm | 477 Interim results from a US IDE trial evaluating the OsseoFix implant for treatment of vertebral compression fractures Speaker: M. Lorio Authors: M.P. Lorio, M.D., F.A.C.S.(1), D. Beall, M.D.(2), R. Eastlack, M.D.(3), A. Mahar(4)(5) (1) Neuro-Spine Solutions, P.C., Bristol, TN, USA, (2) Clinical Radiology of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK, USA, (3) Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, CA, USA, (4) Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California - San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA, (5) Biomechanical and Clinical Research, Alphatec Spine, Carlsbad, CA, USA | | 3:12 pm - 3:17 pm | 127 Minimally Invasive Treatment of Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures Speaker: T. Julien Authors: T. Julien(1) (1) West Virginia University, Neurosurgery, Morgantown, WV, USA | | 3:18 pm - 3:23 pm | 44 Leg pain presented as a Lumbar Radiculopathic Pain due to Acute Aggravated Leg Pain after Lumbar Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures Speaker: H. Kim Authors: H.S. Kim(1), S.J. Jeong(1), H.J. Ahan(1), K.H. Jeon(1), W.J. Choi(1), K.T. Kim(1), C.I. Ju(2), S.W. Kim(2), S.M. Lee(2), H. Shin(2) (1) Hurisarang Spine Hospital, Neurosurgery, Daejeon, Korea, Republic of, (2) College of Medicine, Chosun University, Neurosurgery, Gwangju, Korea, Republic of | | 3:24 pm - 3:30 pm | Discussion |
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm - Instructional Course Symposium: TDR Evidence-Based Medicine | Moderator: Matthew Scott-Young, MD and Rudolf Bertagnoli, MD | | 2:30 pm - 2:35 pm | 518 ProDisc®-L total disc replacement over time: 4 – 10 year follow-up Speaker: R. Bertagnoli Authors: R. Bertagnoli(1) (1) ProSpine, Straubing Bogen, Germany | | 2:36 pm - 2:41 pm | 409 Late Subsidence after Cervical Disc Arthroplasty at One to Four Levels Speaker: M. Gornet Authors: M.F. Gornet(1), B.A. Taylor(1), J.H. Peloza(2), F. Schranck(1) (1) The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis, Spine Research Center, St. Louis, MO, USA, (2) Center for Spine Care, Dallas, TX, USA | | 2:42 pm - 2:47 pm | 255 Clinical Outcomes for a Viscoelastic Total Disc Replacement Compared to Other Total Disc Replacements in the SWISSspine Registry Speaker: B. Rischke Authors: B. Rischke(1), V. Kammermeier(2), M. Runkel(2), K.B. Zimmers(3), J.M. Kuras(3) (1) Center of Orthopaedic and Spine Surgery, Spine-Center-Rischke, Zurich, Switzerland, (2) Konstanz Hospital, Konstanz, Germany, (3) AxioMed Spine Corporation, Garfield Heights, OH, USA | | 2:48 pm - 2:53 pm | 73 The change of cervical motion with progression of heterotopic ossification in cervical artificial disc replacement Speaker: S. Yi Authors: S. Yi(1), H. Lee(1), N. You(1), J. Oh(1), T.Y. Kim(1), G. Choi(1), K.N. Kim(1), D.H. Yoon(1) (1) Spine and Spinal Cord Institute,Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Neurosurgery, Seoul, Korea, Republic of | | 2:54 pm - 2:59 pm | 312 Lumbar Total Disc Replacement: Clinical and Radiographic Outcome Comparison between One and Two levels with Average of 60 Months Follow-Up Speaker: K. Zhang Authors: K. Zhang(1), F. Mo(2), C. Abjornson(2), F. Girardi(2), J. Yue(1), F. Cammisa(2) (1) Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT, USA, (2) Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA | | 3:00 pm - 3:20 pm | Presentation of TDR Cases | | 3:21 pm - 3:30 pm | Discussion |
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm - Instructional Course Symposium: Difficult Spinal Presentations: Rheumatoid Arthritis and Infection | Moderators: Hans Meisel, MD and Larry Khoo, MD | | 2:30 pm - 2:35 pm | 8 Posterolateral Endoscopic Debridement and Irrigation for Postoperative Spinal Infections in the Thoraco-Lumbar spine Speaker: K. Nagahama Authors: K. Nagahama(1), M. Ito(1), N. Hojo(1), K. Abumi(1), Y. Kotani(1), H. Sudo(1), M. takahata(1), A. Iwata(1), A. Minami(1) (1) Hokkaido university, Orthopaedics, Hokkaido, Japan | | 2:36 pm - 2:41 pm | 161 5,5 year Follow up of infection rate in open versus percutaneus spondylodesis in the lumbar spine. Speaker: T. Pfandlsteiner Authors: T. Pfandlsteiner(1), K. Seidel(1), C. Wimmer(1) (1) Schön Klinik Vogtareuth, Clinic for Spine Surgery with Scoliosis Center, Vogtareuth, Germany | | 2:42 pm - 2:47 pm | 146 Postoperative Drains and the Risk of Surgical Site Infection Following Spinal Surgery Speaker: T. Andres Authors: T. Andres(1), R. Takemoto(1), P.A. Ricart Hoffiz(1)(2), B. Lonner(1), T. Errico(1) (1) NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY, USA, (2) Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY, USA | | 2:48 pm - 3:18 pm | Presentation of Difficult Spinal Cases | | 3:19 pm - 3:30 pm | Discussion |
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Break - Exhibit Hall 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Oral Posters Oral Posters: Clinical Therapies | | Moderators: Richard Kube, MD and Rolando Garcia, MD | | 4:00 pm - 4:04 pm | 392 Anterior Cervical Fusion with Stand-Alone Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Cages: 82 Cases and 182 Levels Clinical Experience Focusing on Subsidence Speaker: H. Tsou Authors: H.-K. Tsou(1), T.-H. Kao(1), Y.-C. Chou(2), W.-H. Chen(3), C.-H. Wu(3), H.-T. Chen(4) (1) Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Taichung, Taiwan, Republic of China, (2) National Defense Medical Center, School of Public Health, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China, (3) Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Department of Radiology, Taichung, Taiwan, Republic of China, (4) China Medical University Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Taichung, Taiwan, Republic of China | | 4:05 pm - 4:09 pm | 111 Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion versus Cervical Disc Arthroplasty: Cost Analysis of Peri-operative and Operating Room Related Costs Speaker: T. Andres Authors: T.M. Andres(1), D.T. Warren1,P.A. Ricart Hoffiz(1),(2), C.M. Hoelscher(1), J.A. Bendo(1), J.A. Goldstein(1) (1) NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY, USA, (2) Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY, USA | | 4:10 pm - 4:14 pm | 173 Comparative Clinico-Radiological Study of Interlaminar Decompression in Lumbar Canal Stenosis with and without CoflexTM Interspinous Spacer; Prospective Observational Study Speaker: S. Wijerathne Authors: S. Wijerathne (1), N. Kumar(1), Y.H. Ng(1), B.W.L. Tan(1) (1) National University Health System, Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore, Singapore | | 4:15 pm - 4:19 pm | 433 L5-S1 Isthmic Spondylolisthesis Stabilized with AxiaLIF and Percutaneous Posterior Fixation: A Novel Technique Speaker: R. Nasca Authors: R. Nasca(1), T. Raley(2), W. Tobler(3), P. Gerszten(4) (1) Trans-(1) , Wilmington, NC, USA, (2) Georgetown University Medical Center/ Virginia Hospital Center, Orthopaedics, Arlington, VA, USA, (3) Mayfield Clinic, Neurosurgery, Cincinnati, OH, USA, (4) University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA | | 4:20 pm - 4:24 pm | 282 Lessons learned on Cervical Total Disc Replacement after 8 years follow-up Speaker: L. Pimenta Authors: L. Pimenta(1),(3), L. Marchi(1),(2), L. Oliveira(1), R. Amaral(1), C. Castro(1), T. Coutinho(1), E. Coutinho(1) (1) Instituto de Patologia da Coluna, São Paulo, Brazil, (2) Unifesp, DDI, São Paulo, Brazil, (3) University of California San Diego, Neurosurgery, San Diego, CA, USA | | 4:25 pm - 4:29 pm | 108 Accuracy of Abstracts for Original Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials of the Lumbar Spine in Spine Journals Speaker: C. Bono Authors: C.M. Bono(1), J.A. Lehmen(2), R.M. Deering(1), A.K. Simpson(1), C.S. Carrier(1) (1) Harvard Medical School, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics, Boston, MA, USA, (2) Harvard Medical School, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston, MA, USA | | 4:30 pm - 4:34 pm | 300 Impact of Cervical Symptoms on Ability to Participate in Recreational Activities Speaker: D. Ohnmeiss Authors: D.D. Ohnmeiss(1), S.L. Blumenthal(2), R.D. Guyer(2), J.E. Zigler(2) (1) Texas Back Institute Research Foundation, Plano, TX, USA, (2) Texas Back Institute, Plano, TX, USA | | 4:35 pm - 4:39 pm | 63 The Impact of Positive Regional Sagittal Alignment on Outcomes in Posterior Cervical Fusion Surgery Speaker: C. Ames Authors: C.P. Ames(1), J.A. Tang(1), J.K. Scheer(2), J.S. Smith(3), V. Deviren(4), S. Bess(5), R. Hart(6), V. Lafage(7), C. Shaffrey(3), F. Schwab(7), International Spinal Deformity Study Group (1) University of California San Francisco, Neurological Surgery, San Francisco, CA, USA, (2) University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA, (3) University of Virginia Healthy System, Neurological Surgery, Charlottesville, VA, USA, (4) University of California San Francisco, Orthopaedic Surgery, San Francisco, CA, USA, (5) Rocky Mountain Scoliosis and Spine Center, Denver, CO, USA, (6) Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA, (7) NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, Orthopaedic Surgery, New York, NY, USA | | 4:40 pm - 4:44 pm | 252 The clinic outcome and the status of adjacent segment degeneration five years after Bryan disc replacement Speaker: Y. Zhao Authors: Y. Zhao(1), Y. Sun(1), F. Zhou(1), F. Zhang(1), S. Pan(1), Z. Liu(1) (1) Peking University Third Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery, Beijing, China | | 4:45 pm - 4:49 pm | 426 Analysis of the Effects of Cervical Arthroplasty Compared to Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion on Adjacent Level Disease Speaker: J. Marzluff Authors: J.M. Marzluff(1), J.M. Highsmith(1), J. Myer(2), K. Baker(2) (1) Charleston Brain and Spine, Charleston, SC, USA, (2) Globus Medical, Inc., Audubon, PA, USA | | 4:50 pm - 5:00 pm | Discussion |
Oral Posters: Reconstruction and Deformity | | Moderator: Karin Buettner-Janz, MD, PhD and Isador Lieberman, BSc, MD, MBA, FRCSC | | 4:00 pm - 4:04 pm | 215 Impact of magnitude and percentage global Sagittal plane correction on Health Related Quality of Life at 2 Years Follow Up Speaker: V. Lafage Authors: V. Lafage(1), B. Blondel(1), F. Schwab(1), B. Ungar(1), J. Smith(2), K. Bridwell(3), S. Glassman(4), C. Shaffrey(2), B. Moal(1), J.-P. Farcy(1) (1) New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, Spine Division, New York, NY, USA, (2) University of Virginia, Department of Neurological surgery, Charlottesville, VA, USA, (3) Washington University school of Medicine, Spine department, Saint Louis, MO, USA, (4) University of Louisville, Spine Institute for Special Surgery, Louisville, KY, USA | | 4:05 pm - 4:09 pm | 211 Adjacent level total disc replacement supplemented by spinal osteotomy as a treatment for failed fusion surgery Speaker: U. Hahnle Authors: U.R. Hahnle(1), I.R. Weinberg(2) (1) Netcare Linksfield Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery, Johannesburg, South Africa, (2) Netcare Linksfield Hospital, Neurosurgery, Johannesburg, South Africa | | 4:10 pm - 4:14 pm | 508 Anterior MIS Rod Instrumentation with XLIF Deformity: Techniques and Outcomes Speaker: P. McAfee Authors: P.C. McAfee(1), L. Chotikul(2), E. Shucosky(2) (1) St Josephs Hospital, Spine and Scoliosis Surgery, Baltimore, MD, USA, (2) St Josephs Hospital, Spine and Scoliosis Center, Towson, MD, USA | | 4:15 pm - 4:19 pm | 413 When Do Lumbar TDR Patients Achieve Maximum Medical Improvement? Speaker: R. Garcia Authors: R. Garcia(1), J.Y. Yue(2), M. Taylor(3) (1) Orthopedic Care Center, Aventura, FL, USA, (2) Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA, (3) Orthopedic Care Cente, Aventura, FL, USA | | 4:20 pm - 4:24 pm | 360 Combined Assessment of Pelvic Tilt, Pelvic Incidence/Lumbar Lordosis Mismatch and Sagittal Vertical Axis Predicts Disability in Adult Spinal Deformity: A Prospective Analysis Speaker: V. Lafage Authors: V. Lafage(1), B. Blondel(1), S. Bess(2), C. Shaffrey(3), J. Smith(3), O. Boachie-Adjei(4), B. Akbarnia(5), C. Ames(6), B. Moal(1), R. Hart(7), J. Demakakos(1), F. Schwab(1), International Spine Study Group (1) New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, Spine Division, New York, NY, USA, (2) Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children,, Orthopedic Surgery, Denver, CO, USA, (3) University of Virginia, Department of Neurological surgery, Charlottesville, VA, USA, (4) Hospital for Special Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, New-York, NY, USA, (5) San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders, La Jolla, CA, USA, (6) University of California San Francisco, Neurosurgery, San Fransisco, CA, USA, (7) Oregon Health and Sciences University, Orthopedic Surgery, Portland, OR, USA | | 4:25 pm - 4:29 pm | 357 Sagittal reciprocal changes after posterior fusion in the setting of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis Speaker: B. Blondel Authors: B. Blondel(1),(2), V. Lafage(2), F. Schwab(2), J.-P. Farcy(2), G. Bollini(3), J.-L. Jouve(3) | | 4:30 pm - 4:34 pm | 509 Minimally invasive treatment of adult scoliosis with XLIF: Radiographic outcomes and predictors from a prospective multicenter study Speaker: F. Phillips Authors: F.M. Phillips(1), A. Tohmen(2), W.B. Rodgers(3) (1) Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA, (2) Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists, Spokane, WA, USA, (3) Spine Midwest, Jefferson City, MO, USA | | 4:35 pm - 4:39 pm | 330 Spinopelvic Alignment following Long Lumbar Fusions with and without Iliac Fixation for Degenerative Lumbar Scoliosis Speaker: S. Park Authors: S.-A. Park(1), D.-G. Chang(1), K.-Y. Ha(1) (1) Seoul Sanit Mary's Hospital The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Spine Center, Seoul, Korea, Republic of | | 4:40 pm - 4:44 pm | 89 Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF): Clinical results from one center Speaker: M. Hisey Authors: M.S. Hisey(1), K. Edwards(2), W.D. Bradley(1), D.D. Ohnmeiss(2), J.E. Zigler(1), R.D. Guyer(1) (1) Texas Back Institute, Plano, TX, USA, (2) Texas Back Institute Research Foundation, Plano, TX, USA | | 4:45 pm - 5:00 pm | Discussion |
Oral Posters: Basic Science and Biomechanics | | Moderator: Robert Havey, BS and Lisa Ferrara, PhD | | 4:00 pm - 4:04 pm | 430 Reliability of Thoracolumbar Injury Classification System for Orthopedic Surgeons at Different Training Levels Speaker: A. Bevevino Authors: A.J. Bevevino(1), D.G. Kang(1), R.A. Lehman(1) (1) Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedics, Bethesda, MD, USA | | 4:05 pm - 4:09 pm | 484 Volumetric change of lumbar intervertebral disc herniation in conservative treatment Speaker: J. Seo Authors: J.-Y. Seo(1), K.-Y. Ha(2), S.W. Choi(1), K.W. Nam(1), K.B. Seo(1), S.R. Kim(1), S.J. Shin(1) (1) Jeju National University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jeju, Korea, Republic of, (2) The Catholic University of Korea, Department of Orthopaedics, Seoul, Korea, Republic of | | 4:10 pm - 4:14 pm | 128 Novel Anterior Versus Combined Anterior-Posterior Instrumentation Technique for a Simulated Bilateral Cervical Facet Dislocation: An In-Vitro Human Cadaver Study Speaker: W. Beutler Authors: W. Beutler(1), W. Peppelman(1), M. Gudipally(2), M. Adu-Lartey(1), J. Brooks(1), P. Niknam(2), S. Khalil(2) (1) PA Spine Institute, Harrisburg, PA, USA, (2) Globus Medical, Inc., Audubon, PA, USA | | 4:15 pm - 4:19 pm | 145 Hybrid Decompression Technique Employing ACDF and Corpectomy May Be an Effective Treatment Option for Multi-level Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: A Biomechanical Evaluation Speaker: A. Goodrich Authors: A. Goodrich(1), A.M. Muzumdar(2), I. Volcan(3), M. Gudipally(2), S. Khalil(2) (1) Augusta Bone & Joint Clinic, Augusta, GA, USA, (2) Globus Medical Inc., Research, Audubon, PA, USA, (3) Neurological Associates of Augusts, Augusta, GA, USA | | 4:20 pm - 4:24 pm | 131 The Use of Self-Mating PEEK for Cervical Disc Arthroplasty Speaker: T. Brown Authors: T. Brown(1), Q.-B. Bao(1) (1) Pioneer Surgical, Marquette, MI, USA | | 4:25 pm - 4:29 pm | 172 A Comparison of Intra-Capsular Facet (IF) and Peri-Facet (PF) Injections in Patients with Low Back Pain (LBP) Speaker: D. Wardlaw Authors: D. Wardlaw(1), A. Nandakumar(1), J. Beastall(1), A. Kumar(1), F. Smith(1) (1) Woodend Hospital, NHS Grampian Hospital, Aberdeen, United Kingdom | | 4:30 pm - 4:34 pm | 71 Can the intradiscal inflammation after annulus puncture be prevented by polylacitic acid patch repairment? An animal model study. Speaker: X. Liu Authors: X. Liu(1), H. Liu(2) (1) Sichuan University, Chengdu, China, (2) West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Department of Orthopaedics, Chengdu, China | | 4:35 pm - 4:39 pm | 467 Rotational instability of the lumbar spine following laminectomy: Is there a role for bone mineral density and disc degeneration? Speaker: A. Bisschop Authors: A. Bisschop(1), J.H. van Dieën(2), M.G. Mullender(1), C.P.L. Paul(1), A.J. van der Veen(3), T.U. Jiya(1), I. Kingma(2), B.J. van Royen(1) (1) VU University Medical Center, Orthopedic Surgery, Amsterdam, Netherlands, (2) VU University Amsterdam, Faculty of Human Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, Netherlands, (3) VU University Medical Center, Physics and Medical Technology, Amsterdam, Netherlands | | 4:40 pm - 4:44 pm | 451 Balloon-sacroplasty- a potential operation for sacral insufficiency fractures: presentation by means of 7 cases Speaker: A. Behnke Authors: C.R. Schätz(1), A. Behnke(1), P. Büchin-Emunds(1) (1) Orthopedic clinic Markgröningen, Markgröningen, Germany | | 4:45 pm - 5:00 pm | Discussion |
Oral Posters: Cervical Therapies | | Moderators: Steven Garfin, MD and Christopher Bono, MD | | 4:00 pm - 4:04 pm | 144 Metanalysis of Class I Results of Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion with Allograft and Plating Speaker: K. Pettine Authors: K.A. Pettine(1), L. Eiserman(2) (1) The Spine Institute, Loveland, CO, USA, (2) Eisertech, Sandiego, CA, USA | | 4:05 pm - 4:09 pm | 396 A Prospective, Randomized Clinical Investigation of the Porous Coated Motion (PCM) Artificial Cervical Disc: 2 Year Results from the US IDE Study Speaker: F. Phillips Authors: F.M. Phillips(1), A. Cappuccino(2), F.H. Geisler(3), C.D. Chaput(4), J.G. DeVine(5), K. Gilder(6), K. Howell(7), P.C. McAfee(8) (1) Midwest Orthopedics at Rush University, Chicago, IL, USA, (2) Buffalo Spine Surgery, Buffalo, NY, USA, (3) Chicago Back Institute, Chicago, IL, USA, (4) Scott and White Hospital, Temple, TX, USA, (5) Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, GA, USA, (6) NuVasive, Inc., Biometrics, San Diego, CA, USA, (7) NuVasive, Inc., Clinical Resources, San Diego, CA, USA, (8) St. Joseph's Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA | | 4:10 pm - 4:14 pm | 425 SECURE®-C Cervical Artificial Disc Two Year Clinical Outcomes: Randomized vs. Non-Randomized Patients Speaker: J. Lindley Authors: J. Lindley(1), J. Mcconnell(2), J. Small(3), J. Myer(4), K. Baker(4) (1) Neurologic Institute of Savannah, Savannah, GA, USA, (2) OAA Orthopaedic Specialists, Allentown, PA, USA, (3) Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Tampa, FL, USA, (4) Globus Medical, Inc., Audubon, PA, USA | | 4:15 pm - 4:19 pm | 297 Two Year Clinical and Radiographic Results from an Advanced Generation Artificial Cervical Disc Study Speaker: C. Lauryssen Authors: C. Lauryssen(1), D. Coric(2), T. Dimmig(3), D. Musante(3), R. Liebelt(3) (1) The Institute for Advanced Spinal Research in California, Beverly Hills, CA, USA, (2) Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates, Charlotte, NC, USA, (3) Triangle Orthopedics, Durham, NC, USA | | 4:20 pm - 4:24 pm | 75 Factors determining the long-term clinical success rate after Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion for one and two-level radiculo-myelopathy Speaker: P. Nunley Authors: P.D. Nunley(1), A. Jawahar(2), E.J. Kerr(1), D.A. Cavanaugh(2), M. Boltes(3), D. Coric(3) (1) Spine Institute of Louisiana, Orthopedic Surgery, Shreveport, LA, USA, (2) Spine Institute of Louisiana, Neurosurgery, Shreveport, LA, USA, (3) Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates, Neurosurgery, Charlotte, NC, USA | | 4:25 pm - 5:00 pm | Discussion |
Oral Posters: Lumbar Therapies | | Moderator: Morgan Lorio, MD, FACS | | 4:00 pm - 4:04 pm | 267 Outpatient Minimally Invasive Lumbar Fusion Speaker: K. Pettine Authors: K.A. Pettine(1) (1) The Spine Institute, Loveland, CO, USA | | 4:05 pm - 4:09 pm | 283 Low-Grade Degenerative Spondylolisthesis treated by Stand-alone Lateral Interbody Fusion Speaker: L. Pimenta Authors: L. Pimenta(1),(3), L. Marchi(1),(2), L. Oliveira(1), R. Amaral(1), C. Castro(1), E. Coutinho(1), T. Coutinho(1) (1) Instituto de Patologia da Coluna, São Paulo, Brazil, (2) Unifesp, DDI, São Paulo, Brazil, (3) University of California San Diego, Neurosurgery, San Diego, CA, USA | | 4:10 pm - 4:14 pm | 310 Clinical outcome of two-level total disc replacement in 84 patients with minimum 5 years follow-up Speaker: M. Scott-Young Authors: M. Scott-Young(1), A. Kasis(1), C. Magno(1), D. Nielsen(1), E. Mitchell(1), N. Blanch(1) (1) Gold Coast Spine, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia | | 4:15 pm - 4:19 pm | 338 Pedicle based posterior dynamic stabilization system (DSS®) Speaker: R. Bertagnoli Authors: R. Bertagnoli(1) (1) ProSpine, Straubing, Germany | | 4:20 pm - 4:24 pm | 439 Pre-op Templating for TDR Alignment: Is it Clinically Relevant? Speaker: M. Lafleur Authors: P. Rullkoetter(1), C. Cain(2), M. Rao(1) (1) University of Denver, Denver, CO, USA, (2) University of Colorado Hospital, Denver, CO, USA | | 4:25 pm - 4:29 pm | 323 Review of adjacent segment degeneration in patients who have had laminectomy versus laminectomy and fusion Speaker: Y. Lee Authors: Y.-P. Lee(1), P. Farjoodi(1), R.T. Allen(1), S. Garfin(1) (1) UCSD Medical Center, San Diego, CA, USA | | 4:30 pm - 4:34 pm | 311 24 month functional outcomes from a US IDE trial evaluating a lumbar posterior dynamic stabilization (PDS) system with Interpedicular Travel (IPT) Speaker: N. Anand Authors: N. Anand(1), T. Castellvi(2), K. Yonemura(3), S. Kitchel(4), B.C. Cheng(5), B. Robie(6) (1) Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA, (2) Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Tampa, FL, USA, (3) Wasatch Neurological Surgery, Bountiful, UT, USA, (4) Orthopedic Spine Associates, Eugene, OR, USA, (5) Drexel University, Neurosurgery, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, (6) Robie Device Group, North Andover, MA, USA | | 4:35 pm - 4:39 pm | 435 Retrospective analysis of L5-S1 axial lumbar interbody fusion (AxiaLIF™), a comparison with and without use of bone morphogenetic protein (rhBMP-2) Speaker: R. Nasca Authors: R. Nasca(1), T. Raley(2), W. Tobler(3), P. Gerszten(4) (1) Trans-(1) , wilmington, NC, USA, (2) Georgetown University Medical Center/ Virginia Hospital Center, Orthopaedics, Arlington, VA, USA, (3) mayfield clinic, neurosurgery, cincinnati, OH, USA, (4) University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, pittsburgh, PA, USA | | 4:40 pm - 4:44 pm | 316 Dynamic Interspinous Spacer Implants vs. Discectomy for Treatment of Lumbar Degenerative Disease: A 18-month Follow-up Study Speaker: C. Kao Authors: C.-H. Kao(1),(2) (1) Department of surgery, Chi Mei Medical Center, Yung Kang City, Taiwan, Republic of China, (2) Center for General Education, Southern Taiwan University of Technology, Tainan, Taiwan, Republic of China | | 4:45 pm - 4:49 pm | 43 Anterior lumbar surgical revisions with anti-adhesion barrier in place Speaker: S. Brau Authors: S.A. Brau(1), R.B. Delamarter(2) (1) Spine Access Surgery Associates, Los Angeles, CA, USA, (2) Cedars Sinai Spine Center of Excellence, Los Angeles, CA, USA | | 4:49 pm - 5:00 pm | Discussion |
4:30 - 6:30 - Surgical Approaches to Cadaver Lab Bio Skills Surgical Training Part 1 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - World Café Interspinous Process Devices Moderators: Matthew Gornet, MD and Anand Agarwal, MD
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis: to Fuse or not to Fuse Moderators: Jean-Charles LeHuec, MD, PhD and Larry Khoo, MD
Complications Arthroplasty Moderator: Scott Blumenthal , MD
8:00 pm - Ongoing - Networking Dinners / Dine Around 8:00 am - 1:00 pm - Cadaver Lab 9:00 am - 10:15 am - General Session: Lumbar Therapies | Moderator: Michael S. Hisey, MD, FAAOS | | 9:00 am - 9:05 am | 513 Degenerative lumbar disease surgery outcomes in elderly patients Speaker: D. Pérez Prieto Authors: D. Pérez Prieto(1), M. Ramírez(2), C. Lozano(2), G. Saló(2), M. Antoni(2), L. Andreu(2) (1) Hospital del Mar, Orthopaedic Surgery, Barcelona, Spain, (2) Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain | | 9:06 am - 9:11 am | 308 Adjacent level degeneration after lumbar total disk replacement with average of 60 months post op Speaker: J. Yue Authors: J. Yue(1), K. Zhang(1), F. Mo(2), M. Pumberger(2), C. Abjornson(2), F. Girardi(2), , F. Cammisa(2) (1) Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT, USA, (2) Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA | | 9:12 am - 9:17 am | 342 Closing the Barn Door: Can an Endoprosthesis Prevent Reherniation and Loss of Disc Height? Speaker: G. Grahovac Authors: G. Grahovac(1), M. Vilendecic(1), D. Ledic(2), D. Vukas(2) (1) University Hospital Dubrava, Zagreb, Croatia, (2) University Hospital, Rijeka, Croatia | | 9:18 am - 9:23 am | 166 Selective Decompression and Inter-laminar Dynamic Stabilization for the Treatment of Degenerative Lumbar Stenosis: Clinical Application and Complications Speaker: Y. Hai Authors: Y. Hai(1), S. Lu(1), L. Zang(1) (1) Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing, China | | 9:24 am - 9:29 am | 83 Does Two Level 360° Lumbar Spinal Fusion Improve Long-Term Clinical Outcomes After Failure of Conservative Treatment in Patients With Functionally Disabling Two Level Degenerative Lumbar Disc Disease? Results of 5 Year Follow-Up in 62 Randomized Postoperative Patients Speaker: R. Delamarter Authors: R. Delamarter(1), J.E. Zigler(2) (1) Cedars-Sinai Spine Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA, (2) Texas Back Institute, Plano, TX, USA | | 9:30 am - 9:37 am | Discussion | | 9:38 am - 9:43 am | 419 Clinical Outcome of Stand-Alone Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Speaker: R. Guyer Authors: R.D. Guyer(1), M.S. Hisey(1), A. Atanasov(2), D.D. Ohnmeiss(2), T. Morrison(2), J.E. Zigler(1), S.L. Blumenthal(1) (1) Texas Back Institute, Plano, TX, USA, (2) Texas Back Institute Research Foundation, Plano, TX, USA | | 9:44 am - 9:49 am | 512 The Incidence of Intercalary Pseudoarthrosis in Second Generation Anterior Lumbar Interbody Devices: A Prospective Study Speaker: J. Yue Authors: J.J. Yue(1), J. Du(2), R. Arunakul(2) (1) Yale University School of Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, New Haven, CT, USA, (2) Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA | | 9:50 am - 9:55 am | 500 Contralateral Motor Deficit Following Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion Speaker: F. Taher Authors: F. Taher(1), D.R. Lebl(1), A.P. Hughes(1), M. Pumberger(1), R.R. Huang(1), A.A. Sama(1), F.P. Cammisa(1), F.P. Girardi(1) (1) Hospital for Special Surgery, Spine Service, New York, NY, USA | | 9:56 am - 10:01 am | 515 Prevalence and Influence of Depression and Anxiety among Chronic Low Back Pain Patients undergoing Surgery for Lumbar Degenerative Conditions: Initial Findings from the SAD-Back Project (Screening for Anxiety and Depression in Back Pain Patients) Speaker: M. Hanna Authors: M. Hanna(1), T. Errico(2) (1) Mercury Spine Healthcare Consulting, Middletown, CT, USA, (2) New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY, USA | | 10:02 am - 10:07 am | 14 Correlation Between Measured Arterial Blood Pressure and Estimated Blood Loss During Lumbar Surgery Speaker: H. Gogineni Authors: H.C. Gogineni(1), E. Young(1), J. Stover(2), M. Windom(2), C. Biro(2), T. Syed(2), N.U. Ahn(2) (1) Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA, (2) University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA | | 10:08 am - 10:15 am | Discussion |
10:15 am - 10:30 am - Transfer of Presidency & Awards Ceremony 10:30 am - 11:00 am - Break on Exhibit Floor 11:00 am - 1:00 pm - General Session: MIS | Moderators: Michael Mayer, MD and Neel Anand, MD | | 11:00 am - 11:05 am | 359 A Peri-Operative Cost and Charge Analysis Comparing Single-Level Minimally Invasive and Open Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Speaker: F. Phillips Authors: F.M. Phillips(1), K. Singh(1), M.A. Pelton(1), G. Andersson(1), D. Isayeva(2) (1) Rush University Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery, Chicago, IL, USA, (2) Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA | | 11:06 am - 11:11 am | 220 Can Transsacral AxiaLIF fixation at the bottom of a long construct avoid the need for Iliac Bolt? Speaker: N. Anand Authors: N. Anand(1), B. Khandehroo(1), S. Kahwaty(1), E.M. Baron(1) (1) Cedars-Sinai Medical center, Spine Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA | | 11:12 am - 11:17 am | 55 An Ipsilateral Bi-portal Arthroscopic Trans-iliac Approach to L5-S1 Disc and Foramen - A Cadaver Study Speaker: S. Osman Authors: S.G. Osman(1) (1) American Spine Center, Surgery, Frederick, MD, USA | | 11:18 am - 11:23 am | 124 The Tissue Retraction Index: a new tool to compare the relative invasiveness of different minimally invasive and open posterior approached spinal procedures. Speaker: G. Regev Authors: G.J. Regev(1), K. Salame(1), O. Keynan(2), Z. Lidar(1) (1) Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Spine Unit, Department of Neurosurgery, Tel-Aviv, Israel, (2) Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Spine Unit, Department of Orthopaedic surgery, Tel-Aviv, Israel | | 11:24 am - 11:29 am | 130 The learning curve associated with a lateral transpsoas approach to the lumbar spine with the patient in the prone position. Speaker: M. Lorio Authors: M.P. Lorio(1), A. Mahar(2)(3), E. Sokolowski(2), H.D. Brown(1) (1) Neuro-Spine Solutions, P.C., Bristol, TN, USA, (2) Biomechanical and Clinical Research, Alphatec Spine, Carlsbad, CA, USA, (3) Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California - San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA | | 11:30 am - 11:35 am | 334 Non-fusion, Fracture Vertebral Augmented, Percutaneous Short Segment Transpedicular Screwing after postural reduction and Percutaneous Implant Removal in Neurologically Intact Unstable Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures Speaker: H. Kim Authors: H.S. Kim(1), S.J. Jeong(1), H.J. Ahan(1), K.H. Jeon(1), W.J. Choi(1), K.T. Kim(1), C.I. Ju(2), S.W. Kim(2), S.M. Lee(2), H. Shin(2) (1) Hurisarang Spine Hospital, Neurosurgery, Daejeon, Korea, Republic of, (2) College of Medicine, Chosun University, Neurosurgery, Gwangju, Korea, Republic of | | 11:36 am - 11:41 am | 438 Minimally Invasive Direct Lateral Thoraco-Lumbar Corpectomy Using a Xlif (eXtreme Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion) Modified Approach. A Prospective Clinical Follow-Up Study. Speaker: R. Diaz Authors: R. Diaz(1), M. Berbeo(1), Grupo de Neurociencias del Hospital Univesitario San Ignacio, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (1) Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Neurosurgery, Bogota, Colombia | | 11:42 am - 11:58 am | Discussion | | 11:59 am - 12-04 pm | 459 MAST (Minimal Acces Spinal Tecnology) vs Open Surgery: A micro-costing analysis of spinal fusion procedure Speaker: R. Assietti Authors: R. Assietti(1), F. De Iure(2) (1) Ospedale Fatebenefratelli e Oftalmico, Neurosurgery, Milano, Italy, (2) Ospedale Maggiore, Orthopedics-Spinal Section, Bologna, Italy | | 12:05 pm - 12:10 pm | 195 Minimally Invasive Treatment of Adjacent Segment Degeneration via the Lateral Approach Speaker: J. Lehmen Authors: J.A. Lehmen(1), W.B. Rodgers(1), E.J. Gerber(1), J.A. Rodgers(1) (1) Spine Midwest, Inc., Research, Jefferson City, MO, USA | | 12:11 pm - 12:16 pm | 354 Minimally Invasive Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion with Stand-Alone Cage in Treatment of Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Disease: Comparative Study with Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Speaker: C. Chough Authors: C.K. Chough(1), K. Cho(2) (1) The Catholic University of Korea, Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul, Korea, Republic of, (2) Yeoungdeungpo Hosp, Depart of Neurosurgery, Seoul, Korea, Republic of | | 12:17 pm - 12:22 pm | 495 Minimally Invasive Pedicle Screw Instrumentation and Fusion for Adult Scoliosis – Functional and Radiological Outcomes Speaker: N. Anand Authors: N. Anand(1), B. Khandehroo(1), S. Kahwaty(1), E.M. Baron(1) (1) Cedars-Sinai Medical center, Spine Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA | | 12:23 pm - 12:28 pm | 181 MIS in the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis. A comparison study. Speaker: T. Pfandlsteiner Authors: C. Wimmer(1), T. Pfandlsteiner(2), K. Seidel(2) (1) Schön Klinik Vogtareuth, Clinic for spine and deformity, Vogtareuth, Germany, (2) Schön Klinik Vogtareuth, Vogtareuth, Germany | | 12:29 pm - 12:34 pm | 296 Complication Associated with lateral lumbar interbody fusion Surgery. A prospective report on 173 patients. Up to 4 years follow up Speaker: H. Nicola Authors: H. Nicola(1), M. Da Silva(2) (1) Hospital San Juan de Dios, Caracas, Venezuela, (2) Clinica Sanatrix, Caracas, Venezuela | | 12:35 pm - 12:40 pm | 278 A Comparative Study On Cage Subsidence Following Standalone Lateral Interbody Fusion Speaker: L. Pimenta Authors: L. Pimenta(1)(3), L. Marchi(1)(2), L. Oliveira(1), R. Amaral(1), C. Castro(1), T. Coutinho(1), E. Coutinho(1) (1) Instituto de Patologia da Coluna, São Paulo, Brazil, (2) Unifesp, DDI, São Paulo, Brazil, (3) University of California San Diego, Neurosurgery, San Diego, CA, USA | | 12:46 pm - 12:51 pm | 212 Outcomes in minimally disruptive lateral interbody fusion: 24 month minimum follow-up in 268 patients Speaker: J. Lehmen Authors: J.A. Lehmen(1), W.B. Rodgers(1), E.J. Gerber(1), J.A. Rodgers(1) (1) Spine Midwest, Inc., Research, Jefferson City, MO, USA | | 12:52 pm - 1:00 pm | Discussion |
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Lunch on Exhibit Floor 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm - Concurrent Sessions Breakout 1: Biology and Biomechanics of Spinal Disorders | | Moderator: Hee Kit Wong, MD | | 2:00 pm - 2:05 pm | 421 Tapping Insertional Torque Allows Prediction for Better Pedicle Screw Fixation and Optimal Screw Size Selection Speaker: D. Kang Authors: D.G. Kang(1), M.D. Helgeson(1), R.A. Lehman(1), A.E. Dmitriev(1), A.J. Bevevino(1), S.J. Luhmann(2) (1) Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery, Bethesda, MD, USA, (2) Washington University School of Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Louis, MO, USA | | 2:06 pm - 2:11 pm | 298 Effects of Magnesium Ion on Proliferation and Differentiation of Human Bone Marrow Stromal Cells Speaker: K. Lee Authors: D.-H. Lee(1), K.-S. Lee(1), J.-H. Kim(1), M.-R. Choi(1), J.-S. Chang(1) (1) Asan Medical Center, Univ. of Ulsan, College of Medicine, Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul, Korea, Republic of | | 2:12 pm - 2:17 pm | 118 Axial Pullout Strengths of Different Screw Designs: Fenestrated Screw, Dual Outer Diameter Screw, and Standard Pedicle Screw Speaker: K. Kafchitsas Authors: K. Kafchitsas(1), S.R. Chinthakunta(2), D. Reddy(2), E. Christodoulou(3), S. Khalil(2) (1) Johannes-Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Mianz, Germany, (2) Globus Medical Inc, Research, Audbon, PA, USA, (3) St. Marienhospital, Muehlheim an der Ruhr, Germany | | 2:18 pm - 2:23 pm | 74 Kinematic Evaluation of the Multi-Directional Flexibility Properties of the STALIF-C™: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Study Speaker: A. Castellvi Authors: A.E. Castellvi(1), M. Stein(2), A. Nayak(3), A. Cabezas(3), R.B. Gaskins(3), B.G. Santoni(3) (1) Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, Tampa, FL, USA, (2) University of South Florida, Orthopaedics, Tampa, FL, USA, (3) Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education, Phillip Spiegel Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Tampa, FL, USA | | 2:24 pm - 2:29 pm | 341 Compensatory Mechanisms and the Effect of Age on Sagittal Balance in Degenerative and Isthmic Spondylolisthesis: An Analysis Utilizing the Pelvic Radius Technique Speaker: W. Sears Authors: W.R. Sears(1)(2), (3), S.A. Mokhtar(4), P.F. McCombe(5), D. Saravanja(1)(2), I. Sergides(2)(3), G. White(2) (1) Dalcross Adventist Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia, (2) Wentworth Spine Clinic, Sydney, NSW, Australia, (3) Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia, (4) Macquarie University, School of Advanced Medicine, Sydney, NSW, Australia, (5) Royal Brisbane Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, | | 2:30 pm - 2:35 pm | 106 Anterior Cervical Fusion Using Demineralized Cancellous Sponge Speaker: T. Cureton Authors: M.A. Berdugo(1), K.T. Huntsman(1), S.M. Scott(2), G. Juda(3), S.G. Roper(1) (1) Salt Lake Orthopaedic Clinic, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, (2) Intermountain Medical Group, Orthopedics, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, (3) Bacterin International, Belgrade, MT, USA | | 2:36 pm - 3:15 pm | Discussion |
Breakout 2: Innovative Technologies | | Moderators: Scott Blumenthal, MD | | 2:00 pm - 2:04 pm | 6 An Inexpensive Computer Assisted Technique Using iPad for Pedicle Screw Placement in Scoliosis Surgery. Speaker: Y. Abe Authors: Y. Abe(1), M. Ito(2), K. Abumi(3), Y. Kotani(4), H. Sudo(2), M. Takahata(4), K. Nagahama(4), A. Iwata(4), S. Sato(1), A. Minami(4) (1) Eniwa Hospital, Orthopedic surgery, Eniwa, Japan, (2) Hokkaido university, Advanced Medicine for Spine and Spinal Cord Disorders, Sapporo, Japan, (3) Hokkaido university, Spinal Reconstruction, Sapporo, Japan, (4) Hokkaido university, Orthopedic surgery, Sapporo, Japan | | 2:05 pm - 2:09 pm | 317 Prospective study of disc repair for lumbar degenerative disc disease with NuQu injectable allogeneic chondrocytes Speaker: K. Pettine Authors: D. Coric(1), K. Pettine(2), A. Sumich(1), M. Boltes(1) (1) Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates, Charlotte, NC, USA, (2) Rocky Mountain Orthopedic Associates, Loveland, CO, USA | | 2:10 pm - 2:14 pm | 198 The Accuracy of Intraoperative O-arm Images for the Assessment of Pedicle Screw Position Speaker: E. Santos Authors: E.R.G. Santos(1), C.G.T. Ledonio(1), C.A. Castro(1), W.H. Truong(1), S.C. Yson(1), J.N. Sembrano(1) (1) University of Minnesota, Orthopaedic Surgery, Minneapolis, MN, USA | | 2:15 pm - 2:19 pm | 349 Facet resurfacing: first experience with the FENIX® facet implant. Speaker: H. Hale Authors: H. Hale(1), E. Van de Kelft(2) (1) Gerraspine AG, St. Gallen, Switzerland, (2) AZ Nikolaas, Neurosurgery, Sint Niklaas, Belgium, | | 2:20 pm - 2:24 pm | 373 Early Clinical Outcomes Using A Flexible Microblade Shaver System For Lumbar Decompression Speaker: L. Dickinson Authors: L. Dickinson(1), C. Lauryssen(2), C. Summa(3), R.I. Mimran(1) (1) Pacific Brain and Spine Medical Group, Inc., Castro Valley, CA, USA, (2) Tower Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Beverly Hills, CA, USA, (3) The Spine Clinic of Monterey Bay, Soquel, CA, USA | | 2:25 pm - 2:29 pm | 501 Radiofrequency-Kyphoplasty compared to conventional Kyphoplasty in the treatment of vertebral compression fractures: a prospective randomized study Speaker: A. Licht Authors: A.W. Licht(1), W. Kramer(2), V. Afanasjev(2) (1) Asklepioskliniken Kandel, Orthopedic Surgery/Spine-Center, Kandel, Germany, (2) Asklepioskliniken Kandel, Orthopedic Surgery, Kandel, Germany | | 2:30 pm - 2:34 pm | 237 Extreme Lateral Cervical Foraminotomy with an Anterior-Oblique MIS approach. Feasibility cadaveric and radiologic study. Speaker: R. Diaz Authors: M.E. Berbeo(1), R.C. Diaz(1), Grupo de Neurociencias HUSI - PUJ (1) Hospital Universitario San Ignacio - Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Neurociencias - Neurocirugia, Bogota, Colombia | | 2:35 pm - 2:39 pm | Discussion | | 2:40 pm - 2:44 pm | 46 Early Relapse after Discectomy of Herniated Lumbar L5-S1 Discs: Fissure Fragmentectomy and Sealing procedure for a Percutaneous Endoscopic Interlaminar Approach Speaker: H. Kim Authors: H.S. Kim(1), S.J. Jeong(1), H.J. Ahan(1), K.H. Jeon(1), W.J. Choi(1), K.T. Kim(1), C.I. Ju(2), S.W. Kim(2), S.M. Lee(2), H. Shin(2) (1) Hurisarang Spine Hospital, Neurosurgery, Daejeon, Korea, Republic of, (2) College of Medicine, Chosun University, Neurosurgery, Gwangju, Korea, Republic of | | 2:45 pm - 2:49 pm | 227 Minimally Invasive Lumbar Interbody Fusion (MI-LIF) using a βTCP-HA Bone Graft Substitute (FormaGraft): Fusion Rates out to 2 Years Speaker: J. Lehmen Authors: J.A. Lehmen(1), W.B. Rodgers(1), E.J. Gerber(1), J.A. Rodgers(1) (1) Spine Midwest, Inc., Research, Jefferson City, MO, USA | | 2:50 pm - 2:54 pm | 364 3-D Analysis of the Porcine Scoliosis Model: Impact of a Corrective Tether Speaker: B. Moal Authors: B. Moal(1), F. Schwab(1), J. Demakakos(1), B. Ungar(1), P. Riviere(1), R. Lafage(1), V. Lafage(1) (1) N.Y.U-Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY, USA | | 2:55 pm - 2:59 pm | 120 Cytokines in the intervertebral disc of patients undergoing lumbar anterior discectomy and interbody fusion for degenerative disc disease Speaker: M. Cuellar Authors: J.M. Cuellar(1), N. Marlen(2), V.G. Cuellar(1), M.S. Angst(3), D.C. Yeomans(3), P.X. Montesano(4) (1) N.Y.U-Hospital for Joint Diseases, Orthopaedic Surgery, New York, NY, USA, (2) Sutter Institute for Medical Research, Sacramento, CA, USA, (3) Stanford University School of Medicine, Anesthesia, Palo Alto, CA, USA, (4) Private Practice, Spine Surgery, West Palm Beach, FL, USA | | 3:00 pm - 3:04 pm | 514 Is the Core Outcome Measures Index an adequate instrument but faster and more simple than other questionnaires for the evaluation of the quality of life and disability of the patients affected by degenerative lumbar disease? Speaker: D. Pérez Prieto Authors: D. Pérez Prieto(1), M. Ramirez(2), C. Lozano(2), G. Saló(2), M. Antoni(2), A. Lladó(2) (1) Hospital del Mar, Orthopaedic Surgery, Barcelona, Spain, (2) Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain | | 3:05 pm - 3:09 pm | 175 Resistive Straight Leg Raise Test (RSLRT), Resistive Forward Bend Test (RFBT), Heel Compression Test (HCT) – Novel techniques in identifying secondary gain objectives in low back pain cases Speaker: S.I. Wijerathne Authors: N. Kumar(1), S.I. Wijerathne(1), B.W.L. Tan(1) (1) National University Health System, Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore, Singapore | | 3:10 pm - 3:14 pm | 385 Nerve Protection in Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion Speaker: F. Diaz Authors: F.G. Diaz(1), K. Karami(2), C.R. Cook(3), R. Tyo(3), M. Hyska(4) (1) Oakland University, Neurosurgery, Southfield, MI, USA, (2) Providence Hospital, Surgery, Southfield, MI, USA, (3) NOC2 Foundation, Research, Nashville, MI, USA, (4) Michigan State University, Surgery, Lansing, MI, USA | | 3:15 pm - end | Discussion |
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm - Lightning Round Breakout 1: Cervical Technologies Update | | Moderator: John Sutcliffe, MD | | 3:15 pm - 3:19 pm | 262 Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement at an Ambulatory Surgery Center Speaker: K. Pettine Authors: K.A. Pettine(1) (1) The Spine Institute, Loveland, CO, USA | | 3:20 pm - 3:24 pm | 263 Effects of cervical posture in cervical disc replacement surgery on cervical motion and stability after surgery Speaker: Y. Deng Authors: Y. Deng(1), H. Liu(1), Y. Hong(2), C. Ding(1), T. Hu(1), R. Shi(1), Y. Song(1), T. Li(1), B. Wang(1) (1) West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Orthopedics, Chengdu, China, (2) West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Operation Room, Chengdu, China | | 3:25 pm - 3:29 pm | 361 Polyetheretherketone Cage filled with Beta-Tricalcium Phosphate versus Autogenous Tricortical Iliac Bone Graft in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Speaker: C. Chough Authors: C.K. Chough(1), H. Park(2), K. Cho(3) (1) The Catholic University of Korea, Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul, Korea, Republic of, (2) The Catholic University of Korea, Depart of Neurosurgery, Seoul, Korea, Republic of, (3) Yeoungdeungpo Hosp, Depart of Neurosurgery, Seoul, Korea, Republic of | | 3:30 pm - 3:34 pm | 407 Cervical Disc Arthroplasty in Patients with Prior Fusions: Results from the PCM US IDE Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial Speaker: F. Geisler Authors: F.H. Geisler(1), F.M. Phillips(2), A. Cappuccino(3), C.D. Chaput(4), J.G. DeVine(5), K. Gilder(6), K.M. Howell(7), P.C. McAfee(8) (1) Chicago Back Institute, Chicago, IL, USA, (2) Midwest Orthopedics at Rush University, Chicago, IL, USA, (3) Buffalo Spine Surgery, Buffalo, NY, USA, (4) Scott and White Hospital, Temple, TX, USA, (5) Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, GA, USA, (6) NuVasive, Inc., Biometrics, San Diego, CA, USA, (7) NuVasive, Inc., Clinical Resources, San Diego, CA, USA, (8) St. Joseph's Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA | | 3:35 pm - 3:39 pm | 301 Experience and clinical results with cervical total disc Arthroplasty in Treatment of Cervical Disc Disease: Venezuelan experience in 6 years. Speaker: G. Bajares Authors: G. Bajares(1)(2), A. Pérez-Oliva(1)(2), N. Cruz(2), A. Acosta(2), J.L. Oropeza(1) (1) Instituto de Columna Caracas, Hospital de Clínicas Caracas, Caracas, Venezuela, (2) Centro Médico Docente La Trinidad, Clínica de Columna, Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Caracas, Venezuela | | 3:40 pm - 3:44 pm | 412 A Prospective, Randomized Clinical Investigation of the Porous Coated Motion (PCM) Artificial Cervical Disc: 2 Year Results Comparing Outcomes of Compensated and Non-Compensated Patients Speaker: A. Cappuccino Authors: A. Cappuccino(1), F.M. Phillips(2), F.H. Geisler(3), C.D. Chaput(4), J.G. DeVine(5), K. Gilder(6), K. Malone(7), P.C. McAfee(8) (1) Buffalo Spine Surgery, Buffalo, NY, USA, (2) Midwest Orthopedics at Rush University, Chicago, IL, USA, (3) Chicago Back Institute, Chicago, IL, USA, (4) Scott and White Hospital, Temple, TX, USA, (5) Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, GA, USA, (6) NuVasive, Inc., Biometrics, San Diego, CA, USA, (7) NuVasive, Inc., Clinical Resources, San Diego, CA, USA, (8) St. Joseph's Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA | | 3:45 pm - 3:49 pm | 185 Cervical disc arthroplasty in the management of cervical myelopathy Speaker: P. Karpe Authors: P. Karpe(1), K. Lingutla(1), C. Bhatia(1), G. Reddy(1), M. Krishna(1), T. Friesem(1) (1) University Hospital of North Tees and Hartlepool, Spinal Unit-Orthopaedics, Stockton, United Kingdom | | 3:50 pm - 3:54 pm | 9 Adjacent Segment Degeneration following ProDisc-C Total Disc Replacement (TDR) and Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) – Does Surgeon Bias Effect Radiographic Interpretation? Speaker: B. Darden Authors: B. Darden(1), L. Spector(1), S.M. Odum(2), A. Milam(1), C. Brigham(1), B. Segebarth(1), J. Pati(3), E. Laxer(1) (1) OrthoCarolina Spine Center, Charlotte, NC, USA, (2) OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Charlotte, NC, USA, (3) Mecklenburg Radiology Associates, Charlotte, NC, USA | | 3:55 pm - 3:59 pm | 365 Increase in Segmental Lordosis After Total Disc Replacement with Mobi-C Cervical Artificial Disc®: Results from an FDA Regulated IDE Study Speaker: A. Araghi Authors: A. Araghi(1), R. Davis(2), S. Gaede(3), M. Hisey(4), K. Kim(5), P. Nunley(6), J. Stokes(7) (1) Texas Back Institute, Phoenix, AZ, USA, (2) Greater Baltimore Neurosurgical Assosciates, Baltimore, MD, USA, (3) Oklahoma Brain and Spine Institute, Tulsa, OK, USA, (4) Texas Back Institiute, Denton, TX, USA, (5) University of California Davis - Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, USA, (6) Spine Institute of Louisiana, Shreveport, LA, USA, (7) Neurological Specialists of Austin, Austin, TX, USA | | 4:00 pm - 4:04 pm | 288 Physical and mental life quality in patients treated with Dynamic Cervical Implant Speaker: J. Herdmann Authors: J. Herdmann(1), B. Zillner(1), P. Buddenberg(1), F. Floeth(1) (1) St. Vincent Hospital, Spine Unit & Center of Pain Management Duesseldorf, Dusseldorf, Germany | | 4:05 - 4:09 pm | 444 A Prospective, Randomized Clinical Investigation of the Porous Coated Motion (PCM) Artificial Cervical Disc: Radiographic Outcomes Speaker: F. Geisler Authors: J.G. DeVine(1), C.D. Chaput(2), F.M. Phillips(3), F.H. Geisler(4), A. Cappuccino(5), K. Gilder(6), K. Howell(7), P.C. McAfee(8) (1) Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, GA, USA, (2) Scott and White Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery, Temple, TX, USA, (3) Midwest Orthopedics at Rush University, Chicago, IL, USA, (4) Chicago Back Institute, Chicago, IL, USA, (5) Buffalo Spine Surgery, Buffalo, NY, USA, (6) NuVasive, Inc., Biometrics, San Diego, CA, USA, (7) NuVasive, Inc., Clinical Resources, San Diego, CA, USA, (8) St. Joseph's Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA | | 4:10 pm - 4:30 pm | Discussion |
Breakout 2: Outpatient Medical Economics | | Moderator: Richard Kube, MD | | 3:15 pm - 3:19 pm | 230 Spinal Keyhole Approach to Intraspinal Pathology Speaker: M. Westphal Authors: M. Westphal(1), F. Raimund(1), U. Grzyska(2), D. Winkler(1), J. Regelsberger(1) (1) UK Eppendorf, Neurosurgery, Hamburg, Germany, (2) UK Eppendorf, Neuroradiology, Hamburg, Germany | | 3:20 pm - 3:24 pm | 226 Minimally Invasive Lateral Interbody Fusion (MI-LIF) in Smokers Speaker: J. Lehmen Authors: J.A. Lehmen(1), J.A. Rodgers(1), W.B. Rodgers(1), E.J. Gerber(1) (1) Spine Midwest, Inc., Research, Jefferson City, MO, USA | | 3:25 pm - 3:29 pm | 101 Implementation of a Quality Assurance Program for Spine Surgery in a Multi-Site Private Practice Speaker: R. Guyer Authors: R.D. Guyer(1), D.D. Ohnmeiss(2), J.E. Zigler(1), S.L. Blumenthal(1), J. Shivers(1) (1) Texas Back Institute, Plano, TX, USA, (2) Texas Back Institute Research Foundation, Plano, TX, USA | | 3:30 pm - 3:34 pm | 496 Mitigation of Investigator Bias in Adverse Event Reporting from an Industry-Sponsored Spine Surgery Study: Utilization of an Independent Clinical Events Committee Speaker: J. Auerbach Authors: J.D. Auerbach(1), K. McGowan(2), M. Halevi(3), G. Maislin(4) (1) Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, Department of Orthopaedics, Bronx, NY, USA, (2) MCRA, New York, NY, USA, (3) Paradigm Spine, New York, NY, USA, (4) Biomedical Statistical Consulting, Wynnewood, PA, USA | | 3:35 pm - 3:39 pm | 110 Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Versus Cervical Disc Arthroplasty: Cost-Utility Analysis based on an Institutional Financial Data Economic Model Speaker: T. Andres Authors: T.M. Andres(1), D.T. Warren(1), C.M. Hoelscher(1), P.A. Ricart Hoffiz(1)(2), J.A. Bendo(1), J.A. Goldstein(1) (1) NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY, USA, (2) Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY, USA | | 3:40 pm - 3:44 pm | 269 Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement at an Ambulatory Surgery Center Speaker: K. Pettine Authors: K.A. Pettine1 (1) The Spine Institute, Loveland, CO, USA | | 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm | Discussion |
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