6th Annual Evidence & Technology Spine Summit
Steamboat Springs, CO January 14-17, 2010
WORKSHOPS
Technology Workshops are 20-minute industry-sponsored sessions. They are non-CME events.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2010
Afternoon Workshops – Mountain View Foyer
7:10 TO 7:30 pm
ALPHATEC SPINE
Presenter: Carl Lauryssen, MD
Description: Retroperitoneal Trans-Psoas Approach to the Lumbar Spine
Alphatec’s innovative guided lumbar interbody fusion technique is a minimally invasive retroperitoneal trans-psoas approach to the lumbar spine with the patient in the prone position. The ARC™ Portal Access system provides direct visualization of the disc space and allows a minimally invasive delivery of a large interbody device. Join us at the Alphatec Spine exhibit booth for more information and a hands-on demonstration with Carl Lauryssen, M.D.
AMEDICA
Presenter: Darrel Brodke, MD
Description: This workshop involves hands-on experience with a new material offering the advantages of high strength, textured hydrophilic surface to promote bony apposition, and a bone-like appearance on x-ray, with no CT or MRI artifact. Dr. Darrel Brodke of the University of Utah will present one-year follow-up data utilizing this innovative spacer in the spine.
INTEGRA SPINE
Presenter: Dr. Ali Araghi
Description: Integra Spine is a leading provider of spinal fusion implants and orthobiologics with a comprehensive product line from occiput to sacrum. Integra is featuring the Paramount® Pedicle Screw System for minimally invasive procedures. Demonstrations of this system will be held throughout the event. Integra is a fully integrated medical device company targeting medical specialties worldwide. Products include surgical implants, regenerative technologies, orthobiologics and medical instruments used in neurosurgery, spinal, orthopedic and general surgery.
ORTHOFIX SPINAL IMPLANTS
Presenter: Sohaib Kureshi, MD
Description: Dr. Kureshi will demonstrate the surgical techniques associated with posterior occipital cervico-thoracic fixation using Orthofix Spinal Implant’s Ascent™ LE. The Ascent LE is a Posterior Occipital Cervico-Thoracic system indicated for Occipital to T3. The system features a wide variety of implant, rod, and cross connector options making the system ideal when trying to accommodate your particular surgical needs. It also features simplified instrumentation allowing for easy and intuitive implant insertion and manipulation.
SEASPINE
Presenter: Warren Yu, MD
Description: Cardiff™ Anterior Cervical Plate System
SeaSpine is pleased to announce the availability of the Cardiff™ Anterior Cervical Plating System, our next generation anterior cervical plate. It combines a low profile design with a zero profile integrated locking mechanism for a highly anatomic fit and ease of use. The Cardiff™ Plate has a pre-machined lordotic curve, variable angle screws, and will accommodate 1-3 levels.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 2010
Afternoon Workshops – Mountain View Foyer
7:15 pm – 7:35 pm
Apatech
Presenter: Kern Singh, MD
Description: Actifuse® MIS System
The Actifuse® MIS System is designed to assist the surgeon who wants a simple, ready-to-use system for open and minimally invasive procedures. The system combines the extended reach, controlled delivery and precise bone graft placement via the specially designed applicator with Actifuse® ABX.
K2M
Presenter: TBA
Description: Complex Spine Deformity Correction Featuring the RANGE Spinal System
This workshop features hands-on demonstrations of the RANGE Spinal System highlighting the Zero Profile, Zero Torque MESA pedicle screws. The RANGE System provides answers to the most complex deformity pathologies through simple and innovative instrument and implant solutions. Many of these unique instruments address complex derotation maneuvers, rod reduction, and other answers for spinal deformities.
The RANGE Spinal System is a fusion of DENALI and MESA offering a complete array of unique screws, rod connectors, and hooks, coupled with exciting innovations in instrumentation, this comprehensive system is poised to address the entire range of complex spinal pathologies.
SYNTHES
Presenter: TBA
Description: TBA
TRANS1
Presenter: Larry Khoo, MD
Description: AxiaLIF: Transacral Fixation – Indications and Outcomes Review
In this presentation, Dr. Larry Khoo will discuss the AxiaLIF technique, its various clinical applications, and present a clinical data review.
The AxiaLIF system includes surgical instruments for creating a safe and reproducible pre-sacral access route to the L5-S1 vertebral bodies. The technique enables standard of care fusion principles, distraction and stabilization of the anterior lumbar column while mitigating the soft tissue trauma associated with traditional lumbar fusion approaches.