Advancements in Robotic Spine Surgery

Faculty:

• Christopher Good

  Virginia Spine Institute, Reston, VA.

• Michael Wang

  University of Miami Health, Miami, FL.

• Samuel Bederman

  RESTORE Orthopedics & Spine Center, Orange, CA.

• Bernard Guiot

  South Denver Neurosurgery, Littleton, CO.

• Ronald Lehman

  New York-Presbyterian/The Allen Hospital, New York, NY.

Expiration: 12/21/2016

Location: Online

Requirements for successful completion: In order to receive credit, participants must view all audio-visual presentations and complete both the pre-test, post-test and evaluation form. Participants must score 100% on the activity post-test in order to receive credit. There are no pre-requisites for this activity. Course attendance verification forms are provided upon successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form. No partial credit will be given.

Target Audience: Physicians, residents and trainees, fellows, nurses, surgical techs, physical therapists, and other members of the allied health community whose scope of practice encompasses Orthopaedics.

Course Description: In this live webinar, expert Spine, Emergency/Trauma Radiology, Musculoskeletal Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Cardiothoracic Imaging, Abdominal Imaging will present optimal operable techniques and treatment options to address Advancements in Robotic Spine Surgery. The webinar features time for interactive audience discussion and surgical case based scenarios.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to discuss:

1. To understand the history and application of robotic assisted spine surgery and current applications
2. To understand current applications of robotic surgery in spinal deformity
3. To understand current applications of robotic surgery in spine tumor resection
4. To understand current applications of robotic surgery in minimally invasive surgical applications

Credits: This lecture qualifies for 2 CME credit hours.

Cost: $0.0

Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and VuMedi. The University of California, Irvine School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement: The University of California, Irvine School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty Disclosures: Dr. Christopher Good, discloses the following relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest: Consultant for Mazor Robotics.

Dr. Ronald Lehman, discloses the following relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest: Consultant and Speaker for Medtronic, Speakers Bureau for Stryker and Depuy Synthes Spine.

Dr. Michael Wang, discloses the following relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest: Consultant for Depuy Spine, Aesculap Spine, JoiMax and K2M. Royalties from Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, Depuy Spine, Springer Publishing and Quality Medical Publishing. Stock: Innovative Surgical Devices and Spinicity. Grants from Department of Defense

Dr. Samuel Bederman, discloses the following relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest: Consultant and Royalties for Spinear, and Honorarium for Mazor.

Dr. Bernard Guiot, discloses the following relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest: Consultant for Genesis Spine and Spineart.

Commercial Support: No commercial support was received for this activity.

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