The LSRS 19th Annual Meeting will be held May 14-15, 2026
SOFITEL Hotel // Chicago, IL
Scientific Program Chairs: Nicholas Spina, MD & Dean Chou, MD
The LSRS Annual Meeting is a 1.5-day educational event focused on advancing knowledge and improving patient care in lumbar spine disease. The program features live education, scientific sessions, and poster presentations, with more than 100 scientific papers shared throughout the meeting.
Attendees gain access to cutting-edge research and have the opportunity to learn directly from leading experts in spine surgery. The meeting emphasizes real-world clinical cases and their management, providing practical insights that can be applied in clinical practice. Interactive panel discussions encourage engagement, collaboration, and in-depth discussion among participants.
What to expect from an 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
CME (AMA PRA Category 1) Credits
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 North America and the Lumbar Spine Research Society. AO North America is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The AO North America designates the Lumbar Spine Research Society 2026 Instructional Course, in Chicago, IL (live activity) for a maximum 12.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The program is designed for a diverse audience, including physicians, allied health professionals, medical professionals, students, researchers, and industry partners. All attendees share a commitment to advancing understanding of lumbar disease through research, discussion, and collaboration, with the ultimate goal of improving patient care.
19th Annual Meeting Highlights
Modern Dilemmas in the Management of Thoracolumbar Trauma
Stable Burst Fracture: Revisiting the Definition of What can be Treated Non-Operatively
Fusion vs. Temporary Internal FixationLow Lumbar Burst Fracture: Treatment Options
What is the Role for Triangular Fixation in Spino-Pevlic Injuries
Severe Osteoporosis: Is There a Role for Kyphoplasty?
Complications
Durotomy: Repair Techniques and Post-Operative Protocols
Post-Operative SSI
What To Do With TLIF Cage Subsidence and Hardware Failure
Talking With Patients About Complications: Medical Legal Aspects
MSSIC: Data Driven Spine Care
MSSIC QI Initiatives
Research Using the MSSIC Registry
Future Direction
Modern Spine Research in 21st Century
Realities, Expectations, and Limitations
NIH RO1 is the “Gold Standard” in Academia.
Proliferation of Spine Papers “Diluting” the Literature.
Big and Bigger Data- Multi Center and National Database StudiesDiscussion
THE LSRS ANNUAL MEETING IS PURELY FOR SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS AND DEBATE. THE SOCIETY TAKES GREAT PRIDE IN EXISTING FREE OF COMMERCIAL DISPLAYS.
Previous LSRS Annual Meetings and Instructional Courses Now Available ON-DEMAND on the LSRS VuMedi Channel
Please contact us if you wish to have access to the supporting documentation, such as presented abstracts, poster sessions, and more.
Add your email* to our contact list to be receive annual meeting updates:
*review our commitment to the privacy of the personal contact information < H E R E >
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. ”
