Overview

This course will provide a contemporary review of the modern management of spinal disorders. Spine surgery is rapidly evolving into the age of minimally invasive spine and robotic surgery. There is an increasing array of new techniques, surgical approaches, and knowledge about best practices.

Among the many gaps that remain are the best surgical approaches to treat spinal stenosis and deformity. The treatment of deformity, in particular, continues to evolve, with lateral approaches to the spine having recently provided new avenues to potentially enhance outcomes. 

This course will specifically provide an update on the contemporary management of stenosis, deformity, cervical spine trauma, and minimally invasive spine surgery. The latest peer-review literature in each area will be discussed, and case reviews will highlight key concepts. Additionally, there will be a review of biomechanics for spine specialists. 

The audience will leave with an updated appreciation of modern controversies in spine practice and will also receive an update on the contemporary management of spinal disorders. Education provided to attendees will improve their decision-making skills in the management of the most common spinal problems noted in practice.

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Speakers

Rouzbeh Motiei-Langroudi, MD


Assistant Professor Department of Neurosurgery University of Kentucky College of Medicine Lexington, Kentucky
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Rani Nasser, MD


Assistant Professor Department of Neurosurgery University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Cincinnati, Ohio
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Ferhan Asghar, MD


Professor of Clinical Vice-Chair of Academic Affairs Director of the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Cincinnati, Ohio
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Parker Prusick, MD


Department of Orthopaedics University of Kentucky College of Medicine Lexington, Kentucky
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Justin Virojanapa



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Robert Spears, MD


Faculty Neurosurgeon Lexington Clinic Lexington, Kentucky
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Ryan Hofler, MD, MS


Assistant Professor Department of Neurosurgery University of Kentucky College of Medicine Lexington, Kentucky
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Christopher Mallard, MD


Assistant Professor Department of Anesthesiology University of Kentucky College of Medicine Lexington, Kentucky
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Francis Farhadi, MD, PhD


Associate Professor of Neurosurgery Complex & Deformity Spinal Surgery CAST Spine Deformity Fellowship Director University of Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky
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David Freeman



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Jared Wilcox



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R. Carter Cassidy, MD


Professor Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine University of Kentucky College of Medicine Lexington, Kentucky
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Owoicho Adogwa, MD, MPH


Assistant Professor Department of Neurological Surgery University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Cincinnati, Ohio
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Ben Motley



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Kyla Gilbert, DNP, APRN


Spine Program Department of Neurosurgery UK HealthCare University of Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky
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Maxwell Boakye, MD, MPH, MBA, FACS, FAANS


Clinical Director, Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center Director, Department of Neurological Surgery Spine Fellowship Professor, Department of Neurological Surgery Endowed Chair, Ole A., Mabel Wise & Wilma Wise Nelson Director of Quality Improvement, Department of Neurological Surgery Chief of Spinal Neurosurgery, Department of Neurological Surgery University of Louisville Louisville, Kentucky
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Ashley Guiliani, DNP, APRN


Lead, Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider Department of Neurosurgery UK HealthCare University of Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky
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Ammar Shaikhouni, MD, PhD


Assistant Professor Department of Neurological Surgery Pediatric Neurosurgeon Nationwide Children’s Hospital The Ohio State College of Medicine Columbus, Ohio
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Joseph Cheng, MD, MS


Department Chair Associate Director for UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute Frank H. Mayfield Endowed Chair, & Professor University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Cincinnati, Ohio
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Reza Forghani, MD, PhD


Professor of Radiology & Artificial Intelligence (AI), Vice Chair of AI University of Florida College of Medicine Gainesville, Florida
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Eric Schmidt, MD


Lexington Clinic Lexington, Kentucky
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Michael Steinmetz, MD, MS


William P. and Amanda C. Madar Endowed Professor and Chair Department of Neurosurgery Cleveland, Ohio
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Shawn Adams, MD, MS


Department of Neurological Surgery University of Louisville Louisville, Kentucky
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Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, University of Kentucky HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

CME

This live activity is designated for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

IPE Competencies

  • Values/Ethics for Interprofessional Practice
  • Roles/ Responsibilities
  • Interprofessional Communication

 

Other

UK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 7.75 hours of participation.

CNE

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 7.75 nursing contact hours.

Acknowledgement

In collaboration with UK Department of Neurosurgery.