Hyun Bae, MD
Course Chair
Ronald A. Lehman Jr., MD
Course Chair
Dean Chou, MD
Program Chair
Terrence Kim, MD
Program Chair
Roger Härtl, MD
Director
J. Patrick Johnson, MD
Director
Lawrence Lenke, MD
Director
David L. Skaggs, MD, MMM
Director
Alexander Tuchman, MD
Director
Michael Virk MD, PhD
Director
Course Highlights
Cedars-Sinai Spine at Cedars Sinai and Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian are again collaborating to offer a reunion spine meeting in beautiful Park City. The meeting will be a joint reunion for the fellows, former fellows, and colleagues of our programs. However, all practicing spine surgeons and fellows are invited to join us! We look forward to connecting with you and your families and anticipate a stimulating scientific program at the 2nd Annual Summer Spine Symposium.
This outstanding meeting will feature:
- A refreshing case-based program
- Plenty of time to enjoy Park City’s multiple summer activities
- Relaxed social events enabling us to re-connect with friends.
Learning Objectives & CME Info
Preliminary Scientific Program
Program available as a PDF here.
Thursday, July 18—Afternoon
1:00 pm
Registration Opens
3:30 pm
Beer and Appetizers with Exhibit Viewing
4:00 pm
Welcome from Program Chairs: Terrence Kim and Ron Lehman
Session 1: Stump the Chump(s) | Mods: Chris Mandigo & Eli Baron; Panel: TBD, Justin Neira, Corey Walker, Mike Kropf
Part 1: Lumbar Cases
Case #1: Och
4:10 pm
Case Presentation—Och
4:13 pm
Case Discussion—Cedars: Views from the West Coast
4:21 pm
Case Resolution—Och
4:24 pm
Q&A
Case #2: Cedars
4:27 pm
Case Presentation—Cedars
4:30 pm
Case Discussion—Och: Views from the East Coast
4:38 pm
Case Resolution—Cedars
4:41 pm
Q&A
Part 2: My most difficult case
Case #3: Och
4:44 pm
Case Presentation—Och
4:47 pm
Case Discussion—Cedars: Views from the West Coast
4:55 pm
Case Resolution—Och
4:58 pm
Q&A
Case #4: Cedars
5:01 pm
Case Presentation—Cedars
5:04 pm
Case Discussion—Och: Views from the East Coast
5:12 pm
Case Resolution—Cedars
5:15 pm
Q&A
Session 2: True MIS Surgery | Mods: Neel Anand, Roger Härtl
Debate #1: Endoscopic Spine Surgery: (Posterolateral Disc Herniation)
5:25 pm
Better Outcomes and Happier Patients
Vs.
5:29 pm
Marketing Gimmick without Improving Outcomes
5:33 pm
Discussion
Debate #2: MIS TLIF: (L4-5 Grade1 deg Spondy)
5:41 pm
Reasons Why I Love MIS TLIF
Vs.
5:45 pm
Reasons Why I Hate MIS TLIF
5:49 pm
Discussion
Debate #3: MIS Def vs Open Def. (Multilevel Construct)
5:56 pm
CMIS for ASD is well documented and should be Prime Time
Vs.
6:00 pm
If I can bang it out in 4 hours why would I think of MIS
6:04 pm
Discussion
6:15 pm
Adjourn
6:30 pm
Fellow Reunion Dinners
Friday, July 19—Morning
7:00 am
Registration Opens
7:00 am
Breakfast with Exhibit Viewing
7:30 am
Welcome
7:35 am
Just for fun: The bandwagon I (thankfully) jumped off
Session 3: Deformity—Part 1 | Mods: Lombardi, Chou, Tuchman
7:40 am
Spine, Sacrum, Pelvis, Hip
7:40 am
Limited Fusion Is Best
7:48 am
Do The Whole Thing: It’s Gonna Happen Anyway
7:56 am
Anterior Posterior Gives the Best Results
8:04 am
Posterior Only Is Sufficient
8:12 am
Discussion
8:20 am
Spinal Alignment
8:20 am
Posterior Column Osteotomies—Rarely Ever Need A PSO
8:28 am
PSOs Are Common and Are Low Risk in High-volume Centers
8:36 am
In Older Patients, Re-alignment Is Not Worth the Morbidity
8:44 am
Is There Ever a Role for MIS in Spinal Alignment Cases?
8:52 am
Discussion
9:00 am
Refreshment Break
Session 4: Motion Preservation | Mods: Cedars: Lanman & Bae; Och: Lehman & Sardar; Panel: Härtl, Ha, Kwan, Jason Cueller, Arash Sayari
9:20 am
Just for fun: My nightmare case of TDR
9:25 am
Lumbar
- I think this is the perfect case for a Lumbar ADR. Should I do it?
- Does lumbar ADR have an alignment proposition
- Best case for ADR is not on label
- What do I do with this case?
9:55 am
Cervical
- What scenarios is cervical ADR the gold standard over fusions
- Should we treat cervcal spondylosis with CDR
- Should we treat Myelopathy with CDR
- What do I do with this Case
10:25 am
Adjourn
10:35 am
Golf & Excursions
3:30 pm
Beer and Appetizers with Exhibit Viewing
Friday, July 19—Afternoon
Session 5: Complex and Difficult Cases | Mods: Larry Lenke/Zeeshan Sardar; David Skaggs/Pat Johnson; Panel: TBD
Non-CME Session
I Just Need to Present This Case to Get This off My Back: Complications or Difficult Cases
4:00 pm
Case #1: Severe Thoracic Angular Kyphosis with prior in-situ Fusion as a Child
4:04 pm
Discussion
4:14 pm
Outcome
4:19 pm
Case #2: Dropped Head due to PJK Elsewhere
4:23 pm
Discussion
4:33 pm
Outcome
Technology Workshops
4:38 pm
Technology Workshop #1: (Title: TBD)
Sponsored by: Medtronic
4:53 pm
Technology Workshop #2: (Title: TBD)
Sponsored by: Globus Medical
5:08 pm
Case #3: Sagittal and Coronal Malalignment following L2-5 in 80 y/o Female
5:12 pm
Discussion
5:22 pm
Outcome
5:27 pm
Case #4: Severe Sagittal Malalignment following a T10-Sac PSF
5:31 pm
Discussion
5:41 pm
Outcome
Technology Workshops
5:46 pm
Technology Workshop #3: (Title: TBD)
Sponsored by: Acuity Surgical
6:01 pm
Technology Workshop #4: (Title: TBD)
Sponsored by: TBD
6:16 pm
Case #5
6:20 pm
Discussion
6:30 pm
Outcome
6:35 pm
Adjourn
6:35 pm
Course Reception in Exhibit Hall
Saturday, July 20
7:00 am
Registration Opens
7:00 am
Breakfast with Exhibit Viewing
7:30 am
Welcome
7:31 am
Just for fun: The Bandwagon I (Thankfully) Jumped Off
Session 6: Spinal Jeopardy & Family Feud: East vs. West | Mods: Chris Kong; Mike Virk; Team TK: with 3 Cedars People; Team Och with 3 Och People
Round One: Family Feud
Round Two: Spine Jeopardy
Announcement of Winner of Spine Games
Session 7: Pediatric Spine | Mods: Cedars Ken Illingsworth; Och: TBD
8:45 am
Enabling Tech Cases & Debates
9:20 am
Refreshment Break with Exhibit Viewing
Session 8: #Robots | Mods: Ron Lehman; Terrence Kim
9:45 am
Robotic Surgery is the future: Join the revolution
9:51 am
Navigation vs. Robotics: which is safer and faster and what will I use in my practice?
9:57 am
Unique Pitfalls and Complications with Robotics
10:03 am
Discussion
10:13 am
Robots in High Grade Spondylolisthesis
10:19 am
Updated Guidelines in Spine Robotics Program at Cedars-Sinai
10:25 am
Steady the Ship: Freehand Technique wins the Day
10:31 am
Discussion
10:41 am
Panel Discussion: How do we discuss when things go wrong regardless of Technique? | Panel: Lehman, Kim, Lombardi, Murphy, Skaggs, Pham
Session 9: And finally… | Mods: Och Michael Virk, Zeeshan Sardar; Cedars Chris Mikhail & Sang Kim
Would I Have Allowed This to Be Done to My Spine?!
11:05 am
Case #1
11:10 am
Discussion
11:19 am
Case #2
11:24 am
Discussion
L4/5 Spondylolisthesis: How Would You Treat It…Without Fusing?
11:29 am
3 Spine
11:34 am
Limiflex
11:39 am
Tops Device
11:44 am
Discussion
11:50 am
Adjourn
Location & Accommodations
Course Location & Accommodations
The course will be held at Grand Summit Hotel, Park City, Utah, a classic American West ski lodge with sophisticated amenities and elegant service.
Address: 4000 Canyons Resort Dr, Park City, UT 84098 — See Map
Rates & Room Types
Our guest block at Grand Summit is available to registered guests only. The block a mix of standard guestrooms and spacious 1-bedroom suites. Group rate may not be available after June 24, 2024.
- Standard Hotel Room: $299.00 (+tax/fees)
- One Bedroom Suite: $379.00 (+tax/fees)
Booking Instructions
Call to Book: 855-948-0697
Choose option 1, then option 3
The reservation desk is open from 8am–5pm MT
Reference the group code BPCSSS24
Questions or problems with booking?
Contact Alison Matta
Social Events & Park City Activities
Fellows Alumni Dinners
On the evening of the first day of the program, each spine program will host a Fellows Reunion Dinner for past and current fellows.
Cedars-Sinai Spine Fellows Reunion Dinner
Thursday, July 18, 2024 | Lookout Cabin (on-Mountain,) Park City, UT
All past and current Cedars-Sinai Spine Fellows are invited to ascend the mountain via the Orange Bubble Express for a lively reception and stunning views at Lookout Cabin.
Och Spine Hospital Fellows Reunion Dinner
Thursday, July 18, 2024 | Riverhorse on Main, Park City, UT
All past and current Och Spine Hospital Fellows are invited to Park City’s famous Main Street for an upscale dinner at the town’s premier restaurant.
Registration Policies
Corporate/Industry Registration
Corporate representatives must register through an exhibiting company. Please contact Alison Matta for details at Alison Matta or 630-681-1040 x300
Cancellation Policy
- You may cancel your registration for a full refund in case of health-related travel restrictions (from institution or state or federal government) or medical emergency.
- Cancellation for other reasons: Full refund less $150 administrative fee if cancelled prior to June 17. No refunds after June 17. Other costs incurred by the registrant, such as airline or hotel penalties, are the responsibility of the registrant.
- In the unlikely event that health restrictions prevent us from holding the Summer Spine Symposium in person, 50% of registration fees will be refunded, and 50% of registration fees will be applied either to a virtual meeting, or to next year’s meeting.
Registration Fees
Surgeon: $795*
Current fellows, allied health, admins: $95
Late Registration Fee (after June 17): +$95
*Speakers and current and former fellows of the two spine programs will be offered special discounts. Please contact Alison Matta for details.
Registration includes program sessions, course materials, and meals and events listed in program.
Register Today
Space will fill rapidly! Make sure to register today for this elite symposium.
