Drs. Zeeshan Sardar, Lawrence Lenke, Munish Gupta, and Mike Kelly lead an in-depth, case-based discussion on the management of Young Adults with Idiopathic Scoliosis. This session will focus on the nuanced decision-making that distinguishes surgical planning in this transitional age group, where curve flexibility, patient expectations, and long-term spinal balance are critical considerations. Key discussion points will include:

• Level Selection Strategy: Preserving motion segments while ensuring durable correction
• To the Pelvis or Not? Indications for sacropelvic fixation
• Anterior Versus Posterior Approaches
• Fractional Lumbosacral Curve Considerations
• When to Address the Entire Curve Versus Limited Fusion?

This interactive webinar will highlight surgical planning pearls, pitfalls to avoid, and evolving strategies aimed at achieving durable alignment and functional outcomes in young adult patients.

Chairs

Larry Lenke, MD

Co-Director, Och Spine
Surgeon-in-Chief of Och Spine Hospital @ NYP/Allen
NewYork-Presbyterian Och Spine Hospital
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery (in Neurological Surgery) with Tenure
Chief of Spinal Deformity Surgery
Co-Director of Adult and Pediatric Comprehensive Spine Surgery Fellowship
Co-Director of Advanced Pediatric Spinal Deformity Fellowship
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Past President Scoliosis Research Society 2010-11
New York, NY

Zeeshan Sardar, MD

Spine and Scoliosis Surgery
Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery (in Neurological Surgery)
Co-Chief of Spinal Deformity
Medical Director, Spine Unit – Och Spine Hospital
Co-Director Och Spine Grand Rounds
Co-Chair, Data Operations Committee, American Spine Registry
Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons
Och Spine Hospital at New York Presbyterian/Allen
New York, NY

Panel

Munish Gupta, MD, MBA

Mildred B. Simon Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Professor of Neurological Surgery Division of Spine Surgery Co-director of Pediatric and Adult Spinal Deformity Service Saint Louis, MO

Michael Kelly, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Rady Children's
San Diego, CA

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