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Lumbar Spine Research Society

Advancing Knowledge and Understanding of the Lumbar Spine

13th Annual Instructional Course

Save the Date: May 7, 2025 1PM-6PM

Chicago

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REGISTRATION | ANNUAL MEETING | EDUCATION and EVENTS


2026 Instructional Course will be held

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 // 1PM - 6PM CT

SOFITEL Hotel - Chicago, IL

Education Program Chairs: Matthew Colman, MD and Wilson Zachary Ray, MD

Learners 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.


 

2025 Instructional Course Lectures were recorded and content will be available for viewing June 2025.

Full Program and faculty >>

Continuing Medical Education Credit:

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 AO Spine North America and the Lumbar Spine Research Society. AO Spine North America is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

AO Spine North America designates this 13th Instructional Course, May 7, 2025 for 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.

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.

INVITED FACULTY:

Paul A. Anderson, MD

Emeritus Professor

Department of Orthopedics Surgery & Rehabilitation

University of Wisconsin

Madison, WI

 

David Casper, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

 

Matthew Colman, MD

Assistant Professor

Orthopedic Surgery Specialist

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

 

Michael Conti Mica, MD

Complex and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Fellowship Co-Director

Spine Institute of Arizona

Scottsdale, AZ

 

Scott D. Daffner, MD

Orthopedic Surgery Specialist

West Virginia University School of Medicine

Morgantown, WV

 

Andrew T. Dailey, MD

Professor of Neurosurgery

Chief of the Spine Division

Department of Neurosurgery

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

 

John C. France, MD

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

 

Raymond J. Hah, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery

Keck Medical Center

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA

 

Wellington K. Hsu, MD

Vice Chair of Research

Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Professor, Department of Neurological Surgery

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Chicago, IL

Jonathan Karnes, MD

Assistant Professor

Orthopedics

West Virginia University

Brandon Lawrence, MD

Professor

Chief of Spine Surgery

Department of Orthopaedics

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT 

Joseph Lee, MD

Northwell Orthopedics

Great Neck, NY

Michael M. McCarthy, MD, MPH, FAAOS

Spine Surgeon, Partner, Indiana Spine Group

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Indiana Spine Group

Carmel, IN

 

Addisu Mesfin, MD

Vice Chair of Research

Chief of Spine Oncology

Medstar Orthopedic Institute

Georgetown University School of Medicine

Washington, DC

 

Rakesh D. Patel, MD, MBA

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurosurgery

Chief Spine Surgery

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI

 

Ashish Patel, MD

Chairman of Spine Surgery

DuPage Medical Group

Naperville, IL

 

Dominic Pelle, MD

Orthopedic Surgery Specialist

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, OH

 

Jason W. Savage, MD

President: Lumbar Spine Research Society

Director: Spine Surgery Fellowship and Adult Spinal Deformity Program

Cleveland Clinic

Associate Professor of Surgery

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine

Cleveland Clinic Center for Spine Health

Cleveland, OH

 

Harvey Smith, MD

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Associate Professor of Neurosurgery

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

 

Nicholas Spina, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

 

Clifford B. Tribus, MD

Professor of Orthopedic Surgery

Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation

University of Wisconsin

Madison, WI

 

John P. Wanner, MD

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

The Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI

 



 

On Demand Content

preview on demand content

Our previous instructional course lectures were presented live, recorded, and are now available on demand. Continuing Medical Education credit is available to registrants.

 

 

In this episode of Spine-Talks®, Dr. Rita Roy, CEO of the @spinehealthfoundation, is joined by Dr. Jason Savage (Past President, Lumbar Spine Research Society and Director: Spine Surgery Fellowship and Adult Spinal Deformity Program, Cleveland Cl
Welcome incoming LSRS Members 
Zachary NaPier, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Indiana Spine Group
Carmel, IN
@napierspine 
 Sohaib Hashmi, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
University of California Irvine
Orange, CA

Matthew Meade, DO
Orthopedic Surgery
New England Bapti
Dr. Steinmetz is the 11th President of the LSRS. He took the helm at the 18th Annual Meeting May 9, 2025 in Chicago. Dr. Steinmetz is currently the William P. and Amanda C. Madar Professor and Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery Lerner College
The Lumbar Spine Research Society’s mission is to foster education and research in the field of diseases and treatment of the lumbar spine. We are currently soliciting letters of intent for the Research Grant and will be awarding up to $40,000
Save the Date: LSRS 14th Annual Instructional Course will be held May 13, 2026 with the 19th Annual Meeting to follow May 14-15, 2026. We are back to the Sofitel Hotel in Chicago, IL. Follow LSRS for details and visit www.LSRS.org for more societal i
Welcome new LSRS Members: Dr. Lauren Boden, University of Louisville; Dr. Mark Prasarn, Houston Methodist; Dr. Jason Sansone, Orthopedic and Spine Centers of WI, SC; Dr. Ryan Sauber, Allegheny Health Network; Dr. William Sheppard, UCLA. 

For informa
Deadline for submissions is September 15, 2025. The Lumbar Spine Research Society’s mission is to foster education and research in the field of diseases and treatment of the lumbar spine. We are currently soliciting letters of intent for the Re
 
 

News & Updates:

LSRS President, Jason Savage, and President Elect, Michael Steinmetz, featured on the Neurosurgery Podcast!

All roads lead to SPINE! Join us for a deep dive into the evolution of the comprehensive spine program at Cleveland Clinic and how neuro/ortho surgeons work together in the @LSRSspine to advance care for spine patients! A wonderful conversation with old friends, and new. NEUROSURGERY PODCAST >>

LSRS YouTube Channel is being continually updated with educational content visit the channel and SUBSCRIBE!

LSRS has invited 33 surgeons in training to our 2nd Annual Hands on Surgical Techniques Course. Thank you to our SPONSORS who make it possible to host this important educational activity. The course will take place a the MAC at the Indiana Spine Group Facility, Zionsville, IN.

Thank you AANS for inviting LSRS to coordinate a special course at the 2025 Spine Summit in Tampa. February 20-23, 2025. Don’t Miss It!


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