Cleveland Spine Review
Hands-On 2009
A comprehensive approach for Neurosurgeons,
Orthopaedic Surgeons, and Nurses
July 22-28, 2009
Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio
Description
Participants will now have three options in attending the course:
- Cervical Spine (July 22-25)
- Lumbar Spine (July 24-28)
- Full course (July 22-28)
Cleveland Spine Review: Hands-On 2009 is a comprehensive course utilizing the cadaver laboratory and didactic sessions with ample time for discussion. This intensive course emphasizes the fundamentals of spine surgery, particularly biomechanical considerations, and the surgery decision-making process.
Through intensive, hands-on sessions utilizing cadavers, participants study surgical techniques and strategies for a range of procedures including: screw, lateral mass, pedicle and wire fixation, as well as occipitocervical and cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and lid sacral surgical techniques. Complex surgical exposures in all regions of the spine are emphasized.
Led by experienced faculty, the course examines the multiple adjuncts to surgery, including soft tissue and bone retractors and distractors, minimally invasive surgical techniques, spinal implants (from multiple vendors), and dissection tools. Non-operative strategies are also emphasized. Significant time is dedicated to operative indication discussions. The problem-based decisionmaking process is introduced and emphasized during these very interactive discussions.
Target Audience
Neurosurgeons, Orthopaedic Surgeons, and Nurses.
Why Should Nurses Attend?
Nurses have the unique opportunity to learn side by side, in didactic sessions as well as a cadaver
laboratory, with surgeons in a relaxed, collegial atmosphere. Additionally, a special nursing seminar
is held at noon the first day to meet fellow attendees and prepare for the content to be presented
throughout the remainder of the course. A variety of nursing breakout sessions and a cadaver
dedicated to nursing attendees gives participants a multifaceted learning experience. Social
functions complete an extremely memorable course.
Cleveland Clinic (OH-045/10-1-09) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Objectives
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to do the following:
- Utilize problem-based decision-making to develop logical algorithms for solving
complex problems. - Employ physiological and surgical principles to spinal fusion and instrumentation.
- Apply anatomic and physiologic principles to the variety of surgical approaches available to
access all regions of the spine. - Recognize the fundamental skills required to perform the most appropriate operation for any given clinical pathology, and to recognize one’s own limitations in this regard.
- Evaluate available instrumentation systems and appreciate the advantages of each, as well as the relative indications for their use.
Comments from the past course evaluation forms…This was a one of a kind course! It was wonderful dealing with a very friendly group of people. Everyone was so helpful and willing to teach. The course was intense during the day and the social activities were a great way to unwind from the day. The lectures followed by labs enhanced the learning process. Another great conference. A+ for the course! I feel that this was an excellent course, truly one of a kind. Faculty was great. There was a wealth of knowledge and everyone was friendly and did not mind explaining or talking to you. This is by far the best course I have attended. The topics covered are all pertinent and the course is the right length. The interaction with the faculty during dissections was very valuable. The hike is a great break and occurred at the right time. It would be hard to improve the course. Happy to work in a small group especially in the lab. Thank you for offering special nursing topics. This is the best course ever. Great conference and social events. |
Directors
| Edward C. Benzel, MD Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH |
Marc E. Eichler, MD Newton Centre, MA |
| Lars Gilbertson, PhD Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH |
Doug Orr, MD Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH |
| Gregory R. Trost, MD University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI |
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Nursing Directors |
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| Ann Henwood, MSN, RN, CNS Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH |
Andrea Strayer, MS, A/G NP, CNRN University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI |
Honored Guest
| Eric Woodard, MD Brigham and Woman’s Hospital, Spine Center Boston, MA |
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Eric Woodard is Chief of Neurosurgery at New England Baptist Hospital and he is on the medical staff at the Faulkner Hospital. He also held the position of Assistant Professor in Surgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Woodard received a Medical Degree from Pennsylvania State University. He completed his internship in General Surgery, and a residency and chief residency in Neurological Surgery at Emory University. Following his chief residency, Dr. Woodard was a Spine Fellow at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Woodard holds membership in the following professional societies: the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Joint Section of the AANS/CNS, Spine and Peripheral Nerve, American Medical Association, and the AO North America. Dr. Woodard has contributed 14 chapters to medical books, published two abstracts, and is author of 10 original reports. He has presented over 70 special lectures addressing his major research interests including clinical application of intra-operative MRI in spinal surgery, adjunctive devices for stabilization of the spine, and molecular biology of bony fusion. |
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Guest Faculty
Denise Niklasch, MSN, CS-RN,
ANP, CNRN Raj Rampersaud, MD |
Abdelfattah Saoud, MD, PhD |
Cleveland Clinic Faculty
Betty Balmat, RN Gordon Bell, MD Katie Evanchick, PA-C Iain Kalfas, MD Ajit Krishnaney, MD Daniel Mazenec, MD Eric Mayer, MD Robert McLain, MD |
Alfred Melillo, PA-C Thomas Mroz, MD Paul Ruggieri, MD Judith Scheman, PhD Richard Schlenk, MD Michael Steinmetz, MD Santhosh Thomas, DO |
Lab Faculty |
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Nathaniel Brooks, MD Saad Chaudhary, MD Samuel Critides, MD Eldad Hadar, MD Fadi Hanbali, MD Ran Harel, MD Cumhur Kilincer, MD, PhD Robert Kowalski, MD Desmond Kwok, MD Jorge Lastra-Power, MD |
Vincent Miele, MD Srinivas Prasad, MD Sharad Rajpal, MD Ron Riesenburger, MD Steven Ritter, MD Robert Talac, MD Andrew Utter, MD Andrew Wakefield, MD Brian Walsh, MD |
Agenda
| Wednesday, July 22, 2009 | Thursday, July 23, 2009 | Friday, July 24, 2009 |
| Saturday, July 25, 2009 | Sunday, July 26, 2009 | Monday, July 27, 2009 |
| Tuesday, July 28, 2009 |
Unique Features of the Course
- Interactive Small Group Case Presentations – Participants are encouraged to bring cases for discussion
- Collegial Atmosphere with Ample Opportunity to Pose Questions to the Faculty and Honored Guest One-on-One and During Lectures
RN Special Lectures
Please Note: RNs attend the same lectures as the physicians. They also begin with a 3-hour precourse session on the first day. Special, nurses-only lectures include:
- Functional Anatomy and Physiology of the Spine, Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerves
- Cervical Spine Pathology and Correlative Neuro Assessment
- Radiology Fundamentals
- Biomechanics Fundamentals
- Spinal Column Pathology and Medical Decision-Making: The Surgeon’s Perspective
- Outcomes Assessment
- Lumbar Spine Pathology and Correlative Neuro Assessment
- Pre- and Post-Operative Nursing Care Considerations
- Surgical Issues from an RN Perspective
- Medical-Legal Issues
- Interactive Cervical and Lumbar Case Discussions
Course Schedule
- The program runs from Wednesday, July 22 through Tuesday, July 28. July 25 is a free day to break up sessions.
- The physician program begins at 3 pm on July 22 and ends at 11:30 am on July 28.
- The pre-course RN lectures begin at 12 noon on July 22
Location
Lectures and Labs
Lutheran Hospital: 1730 W. 25th Street, Cleveland
Lodging
Renaissance Cleveland Hotel (website)
24 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio, USA 44113
$144 plus tax, per night
Telephone: 216-696-5600 or 800-468-3571
The Renaissance Cleveland Hotel is located 12 miles NE from Cleveland Hopkins International
Airport. Public transportation through the RTA is available from the airport to Tower City. The hotel
is attached to Tower City.
(Note: The opening lectures on Wednesday, July 22, will be held at the Renaissance Hotel. All other lectures from Thursday through Tuesday will take place at Lutheran Hospital.)
Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel until 5:00 pm EDT, July 1, 2009. To make your reservations, contact the Hotel Reservations Department at 216-696-5600 or 1-800-468-3571. Please identify yourself as being with the Cleveland Clinic Spine Course, (online code CLICLIA) for a special rate of $144 single/double plus tax. The hotel and conference center is located on Public Square in Downtown Cleveland.
Click her to make your online reservation
Bring Your Family To Cleveland
For family entertainment, Cleveland offers a wealth of fun and excitement sure to intrigue families with children of all ages. From thrilling rides at area amusement parks to fun-filled attractions and interesting museums, there’s plenty to see and do year round in Greater Cleveland. An official visitors guide, with dozens of savings coupons, will be sent to each registered attendee.
Area Attractions:
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Additional Information
For additional information:
Ms. Martha Tobin
Phone: 800-223-2273 ext. 53449
Email: tobinm@ccf.org
Fax: 216-445-4527
For questions about registering online, call 216-448-0777 or email CMEregistration@ccf.org.
Faculty Disclosure
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education has implemented a policy to comply with the current Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education Standards for Commercial Support requiring resolution of all faculty conflicts of interest. Faculty declaring a relevant commercial interest will be identified in the activity syllabus.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education fully intends to comply with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need assistance, please notify Monet Smith at 216-444-9380 at least two weeks prior to the activity.
Accreditation
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of 34.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Participants claiming CME credit from this activity may submit the credit hours to the American Osteopathic Association Council on Continuing Medical Education for Category 2 credit.
Registration & Cancellation
The course size is limited. The registration deadline
is Wednesday, July 15, 2009, or until all available slots have been taken. To register after July 15,
please contact Martha Tobin at
216-445-3449 or tobinm@ccf.org.
Please Note:
If you register online, you should receive an immediate confirmation notice indicating that you are
registered and your credit card payment was processed. The name and date of the program will be on the notice.
If the notice contains the word “error” or does not contain the program information, please contact the registration
office at 216-448-0777 to confirm receipt.
If you register by fax, please allow up to two weeks for your registration to be processed.
If you register by mail, please allow up to three weeks for your registration to be processed. Mailed or faxed registrations will receive a confirmation notice by U.S. mail unless requested otherwise on the registration form. To check on the status of a faxed or mailed registration, please call 216-448-0777.
In case of cancellation, a $50 cancellation fee will be deducted from your refund. Written notification of your cancellation is required in order to process your refund.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED
AFTER JULY 15,
but registration is transferable through JULY 28, 2009.
Online Registration/Fees
Registration fee includes registration materials, continental breakfasts and lunches, Opening Reception, Crawfish
Boil, and Bowling Night
| Category | Full Course | Cervical or Lumbar |
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| Physician | $4900.00 | $3000.00 |
| International Physician | $3475.00 | $2100.00 |
| CCF Comprecare Affiliate | $3185.00 | $1950.00 |
| Cleveland Clinic Physicians Organization | $2140.00 | $1800.00 |
| Cleveland Clinic Alumni | $2140.00 | $1800.00 |
| Resident / Fellow | $2500.00 | $1500.00 |
| Nurse | $1500.00 | unavailable |
| CCHS Physician | complimentary | complimentary |
| CCHS Employee / Resident / Fellow / Nurse | complimentary | complimentary |
| CCF Physician | complimentary | complimentary |
| CCF Employee / Resident / Fellow / Nurse | complimentary | complimentary |
