CSRS Symposium at Spine Meetings
Spine Summit 2026
Special Course 1 - Beyond Limits in Cervical Spine Surgery: Elevating Safety and Quality
Thursday, February 26 | 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM MST
Course Directors: Andrew Chan, MD; Michael McCarthy, MD, MPH; Addisu Mesfin, MD; Praveen Mummaneni, MD, MBA
In partnership with the Cervical Spine Research Society (CSRS)
This course will explore the latest strategies for treating degenerative cervical pathologies, including fusion and non-fusion operations for myeloradiculopathy. Key techniques, emerging technologies, and complication management, debated by orthopedic and neurosurgeon experts, will be discussed. The focus will be on trailblazing approaches and innovations that enhance safety and minimize complications.
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Learning Objectives:
- Advanced Knowledge: Understanding of both fusion and non-fusion surgical options for degenerative cervical pathologies, grounded in the latest evidence.
- Practical Skills: Techniques and approaches to improve clinical practice, focusing on quality, safety, and advanced technologies.
- Innovative Solutions: Insights into overcoming challenges in cervical spine surgery, enhancing patient safety, and minimizing complications, informed by expert debate
Moderators: Andrew Chan, MD; Michael McCarthy, MD, MPH; Addisu Mesfin, MD; Praveen Mummaneni, MD, MBA
Session 1: Craniovertebral Junction - Surgical Nuances with Videos
| Intro | 1:30 PM - 1:31 PM | Praveen Mummaneni, MD, MBA |
| OC Fusion | 1:32 PM - 1:39 PM | Vince Traynelis, MD |
| C1-2 Fusion | 1:40 PM - 1:47 PM | Neill Wright, MD |
| Odontoid Screw Fixation with navigation | 1:48 PM - 1:55 PM | Addisu Mesfin, MD |
| C1-2 Facet Joint Distrction for Basilar invagination | 1:56 PM - 2:03 PM | Deb Bhowmick, MD |
| Discussion | 2:04 PM - 2:15 PM | |
| Navigation for placement of cervical pedicle screws | 2:16 PM - 2:23 PM | Ilya Laufer, MD |
| Augmented Reality for Cervical Pedicle Screw placement | 2:24 PM - 2:31 PM | Phil Louie, MD |
| Robotics for cervical screw placement | 2:32 PM - 2:39 PM | Nick Theodore, MD |
| Endoscopy in cervical spine | 2:40 PM - 2:47 PM | Jang Yoon, MD |
| Discussion | 2:48 PM - 2:59 PM |
| Break | 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM |
Session 2: Cervical Hot Topics - Debates on Motion Preservation
| 3 Level Disease: Arthroplasty | 3:15 PM - 3:20 PM | Rory Murphy, MD |
| 3 Level Disease: ACDF | 3:21 PM - 3:26 PM | Alpesh Patel, MD, MBA |
| Discussion | 3:27 PM - 3:35 PM | |
| OPLL Treatment: Laminoplasty | 3:36 PM - 3:41 PM | Zoher Ghogawala, MD |
| OPLL Treatment: Lami and Fusion | 3:42 PM - 3:47 PM | Steve Ludwig, MD |
| Discussion | 3:48 PM - 3:56 PM | |
| Cervical Formainotomy: Endoscropy | 3:57 PM - 4:02 PM | Mike Wang, MD |
| Cervical Formainotomy: Tubular | 4:03 PM - 4:08 PM | Jack Knightly, MD |
| Discussion | 4:09 PM - 4:16 PM |
| Break | 4:16 PM - 4:26 PM |
Session 3: CT Junction Debates
| Posterior Fusion LIV: C7 | 4:26 PM - 4:31 PM | Andrew Chan, MD |
| Posterior Fusion LIV: T1/T2 | 4:32 PM - 4:37 PM | Michael McCarthy, MD, MPH |
| Discussion | 4:38 PM - 4:46 PM | |
| Cervical Degenerative Myelopathy: Long segement Fusion C3-T1 | 4:47 PM - 4:52 PM | Mike Steinmetz, MD |
| Cervical Degenerative Myelopathy: Long segement Fusion C2-T2 | 4:53 PM - 4:58 PM | Zack Ray, MD |
| Discussion | 4:59 PM - 5:07 PM | |
| ACDF at C7-T1 below a multilevel ACDF: Stand Alone | 5:08 PM - 5:13 PM | Tom Mroz, MD |
| ACDF at C7-T1 below a multilevel ACDF: Cage with Plate | 5:14 PM - 5:19 PM | Chris Shaffrey, MD |
| Discussion | 5:20 PM - 5:28 PM |
| Wrap-up | 5:28 PM - 5:30 PM | Praveen Mummaneni, MD, MBA |
Global Spine Congress 2025
Controversies in Cervical Spine
Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 17:00 - 18:00
Room: Americas 1
Moderators: Ilyas Aleem, MD, MS; Andrew Chan, MD
Controversies in Cervical Spine
| Introduction | 8:00 AM - 8:03 AM | Ilyas Aleem, MD, MS; Andrew Chan, MD |
| Debate 1: | ||
| C3-6 Laminoplasty vs Fusion in the Degenerative Cervical Spine | 8:03 AM - 8:09 AM | Ilyas Aleem, MD, MS |
| C3-6 Laminoplasty vs Fusion in the Degenerative Cervical Spine | 8:09 AM - 8:15 AM | Addisu Mesfin, MD |
| Discussion/Q&A | 8:15 AM - 8:20 AM | |
| Debate 2: | ||
| OPLL: Anterior vs Posterior Approach | 8:20 AM - 8:26 AM | Ilyas Aleem, MD, MS |
| OPLL: Anterior vs Posterior Approach | 8:26 AM - 8:32 AM | Andrew Chan, MD |
| Discussion/Q&A | 8:32 AM - 8:37 AM | |
| Debate 3: | ||
| Crossing the Cervicothoracic Junction: Stop at C7 vs Cross to T1/T2 | 8:37 AM - 8:43 AM | Praveen Mummaneni, MD |
| Crossing the Cervicothoracic Junction: Stop at C7 vs Cross to T1/T2 | 8:43 AM - 8:49 AM | Christopher Shaffrey, MD |
| Discussion/Q&A | 8:49 AM - 8:54 AM | |
| Wrap-up | 8:54 AM - 9:00 AM | Ilyas Aleem, MD, MS; Andrew Chan, MD |