What to expect from the LSRS Annual Meeting:
1.5 days of live education, scientific sessions, and posters
100+ scientific papers presented
Opportunity to learn from foremost experts in the field of spine surgery
Access to cutting-edge research
Insight into real-world clinical cases and their management
Connect with leading experts and colleagues in the field
Interactive panel discussions for increased engagement
Up to 16 CME (AMA PRA Category 1) Credits
THE LSRS ANNUAL MEETING IS PURELY FOR SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS AND DEBATE. THE SOCIETY TAKES GREAT PRIDE IN EXISTING FREE OF INDUSTRY INFLUENCE WITH NO COMMERCIAL DISPLAYS.
Symposia for 2024 Annual Meeting are as follows:
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Symposium 1: Current Data on Osteobiologics
Moderator: Zori Buser, PhD, MBA
Drivers of lumbar spine fusion: graft or instrumentation.
Speaker: Sigurd Berven, MD
Patient graft optimization: what comorbidities are critical to consider?
Speaker: Brandon Lawrence, MD
Cage surface modification and graft interactions– what do we need to know?
Speaker: Wellington K. Hsu, MD
Old and new evidence in osteobiologic space
Speaker: Jeffrey Wang, MD
Symposium 2: LSRS Senior Leaders Roundtable
Moderator: Wellington K. Hsu, MD
Panel: Todd Albert, MD; Jeffrey Wang, MD; Paul Anderson, MD; Robert Heary, MD; Thomas A. Zdeblick, MD; Darrel Brodke, MD
Symposium 3: Evolving Role of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
Moderator: Jean-Christophe Leveque, MD
How to utilize APPs in an academic practice with residents and fellows.
Speaker: Harold Fogel, MD
APPs: Financials, billing and privileging practices and pitfalls
Speaker: Michael Gerling, MD
The pros and cons of APPs in private practice- cost, flow, and patient satisfaction impact
Speaker: Michael McCarthy, MD
Can APPs provide more than just a clinical role?
Speaker: Jeremy Shaw, MD
In their own words – an APP perspective
Speaker: Nicholas Eley, PA
Friday, May 3, 2024
Symposium 4 Pre-operative optimization of the Lumbar spine surgery patient
Pre-operative management of opioids
Speaker: Andrew Pugely, MD
Optimization of bone health
Speaker: Jason Savage, MD
Optimization of metabolic paramenters (Hgb, A1c, albumin, etc)
Speaker: Marcus Mazur, MD
Is prehabilitation beneficial and worthwhile
Speaker: Michael J. Lee, MD
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2023 Annual Meeting Dates: May 11-12, 2023 - Sofitel Hotel - Chicago, IL
THE LSRS ANNUAL MEETING IS PURELY FOR SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS AND DEBATE. THE SOCIETY TAKES GREAT PRIDE IN EXISTING FREE OF INDUSTRY INFLUENCE WITH NO COMMERCIAL DISPLAYS.
Continuing Medical Education Credit: The North American Spine Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
In addition, the North American Spine Society designates the 11th Annual Instructional Course a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Annual Meeting and Instructional Course programs have 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 North American Spine Society and the Lumbar Spine Research Society. The North American Spine Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Course Objectives:
Review and discuss the latest clinical and basic science research data as it applies to treatment of lumbar spine disease.
Evaluate presented research on surgical techniques meant to limit adverse events and postoperative complications.
Analyze multiple treatment options for degenerative spine cases presented by experts and colleagues in the field.
Review and discuss technological advancements in lumbar spine surgery.
Demographic: Attendees for this program include Physicians, Allied Health, Medical Professionals, Students, Researchers, and Industry Partners committed to advancing our knowledge and understanding of the physiology, pathologic processes, and treatment of lumbar disease through the promotion and discussion of research, with the goal of improving patient care.
Previous LSRS Annual Meetings and Instructional Courses Now Available ON-DEMAND
Upon registration you will receive links to all content, materials, and evaluations. CME can be claimed following completion of meeting evaluation.
Previous Annual Meeting and ICL content qualifies for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their engagement with the activity. These on-demand activities have 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 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Lumbar Spine Research Society. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Audience Feedback:
“Excellent meeting. It gets better every year. ”
“This was one of the best meetings I’ve been to. While I am not against the idea of partnering with industry for funding of the research fund, I would still hope that it is kept out of the annual meeting as the lack of industry vendors/displays was a refreshing change.”
“Overall this was a great meeting, very educational. I appreciated the discussion time after every session and think that is a strength of this meeting. ”
“One of my favorite meetings. Efficient and no industry bias. ”
