Cleveland Spine Review: Hands-On 2010
A comprehensive approach for Neurosurgeons,
Orthopaedic Surgeons, and Nurses
July 7-13, 2010
Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital, Renaissance Cleveland Hotel
Cleveland, OH
Please contact Monet Smith at 216-444-9380 to register onsite
Description
Cleveland Spine Review: Hands-On 2010 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-045/10-1-12) 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
As a result of attending this symposium, the participant will be able to do the following:
- Present current information about acute and chronic pain.
- Identify new techniques and technology in interventional pain management.
- Present new information on the management of headache.
- Design a state-of-the-art management plan for acute and chronic pain of spinal origin.
- Describe the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and treatment of neuropathic pain.
- Identify current information on pain management, long-term opioids use, and addiction.
- Demonstrate current techniques for regional anesthesia/analgesia to prevent chronic pain.
- Evaluate new information on cancer pain management and intraspinal drug delivery systems and its implication on patient care.
- Identify the most common complications of pain medications and describe new and established techniques of risk management.
- Provide new information on the management of fibromyalgia and psychogenic pain.
- Create multidisciplinary programs to treat complex pain problems in children, woman with pelvic pain, and older patients with spinal canal stenosis.
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
| Lawrence G. Lenke, MD The Jerome J. Gilden Endowed Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Professor of Neurological Surgery Washington University Medical Center at Washington University School of Medicine Co-Chief Adult/Pediatric Scoliosis and Reconstructive Spinal Surgery |
Dr. Lenke is the Jerome J. Gilden Endowed Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine (WUSTL). His practice is devoted exclusively to spinal surgery with an emphasis on complex reconstructive surgery and the treatment of various spinal deformities such as scoliosis, kyphosis and spondylolisthesis. After receiving his medical degree at Northwestern University Medical School, Dr. Lenke completed his internship and residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at WUSTL. While there, he also completed a fellowship in pediatric and adult spinal surgery. Since 1991, Dr. Lenke has been active in the field of spine research and a recipient of major grants for research pursuit. His peers have acknowledged the merit of his research with various honors. |
Guest Faculty
Samuel Critides, MD Eldad Hadar, MD Alex Jones, MD Cumhur Kilincer, MD, PhD Denise Niklasch, MSN,
CS, RN, ANP, CNRN |
Rakesh Patel, MD Raj Rampersaud, MD Mario Alberto Rott, MD Abdelfattah Saoud, MD, PhD |
Cleveland Clinic Faculty
Betty Balmat, RN Gordon Bell, MD Edward Covington, MD Katie Evanchick, PA-C Fran A. Feldkamp, MS,
MPAS, PA-C Iain Kalfas, MD Ajit Krishnaney, MD Eric Mayer, MD Daniel Mazenec, 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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Luiz Henrique Abad, MD Frank Bishop, MD Nathaniel Brooks, MD Todd Francis, MD, PhD Ran Harel, MD Desmond Kwok, MD Jorge Lastra-Power, MD Michael Marone, MD, PhD Luis Mignucci, MD William Montgomery, MD Ioannis Polythodorakis,
MD |
Sharad Rajpal, MD John Shin, MD Robert Talac, MD Fernando Techy, MD Daisuke Togawa, MD, PhD Eve Tsai, MD, PhD Gandhi Varma, MD Lucas Perez de
Vasconcellos, MD Andrew Wakefield, MD Steven Will, MD |
Agenda
| Wednesday, July 7, 2010 | Thursday, July 8, 2010 | Friday, July 9, 2010 |
| Saturday, July 10, 2010 | Sunday, July 11, 2010 | Monday, July 12, 2010 |
| Tuesday, July 13, 2010 |
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 pre-course session on the first day. Special, nurses-only lectures include:
- Functional Anatomy and Physiology of the Spine, Spinal Cord and PeripheralNerves
- 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 7 through Tuesday, July 13.
- On July 8, 9, 11 & 12, the course begins at 6:30 am and ends at 5:30 pm. On July 10, the course begins at 6:30 am and ends at 2:00 pm.
- The physician program begins at 3 pm on July 7 and ends at 11:30 am on July 13.
- The pre-course RN lectures begin at 12 noon on July 7 and end at 11:30 am on July 13.
- Round-trip transportation from the Renaissance Hotel to Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital will be provided each day.
Location
Lectures and Labs – Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital:
1730 W. 25th Street, Cleveland
Lodging – Renaissance Cleveland Hotel
(Note: The opening lectures on Wednesday, July 7, will be held at the Renaissance Hotel. All other lectures from Thursday through Tuesday will take place at Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital.)
Hotel Accommodations
Hotel reservations are separate from the course registration and are the responsibility of the participant. Rooms have been blocked for attendees at the following hotel:
Renaissance Cleveland Hotel - $149 plus tax, per night
24 Public Square
Cleveland, Ohio, USA 44113
Hotel Website
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.
Additional Information
For further information about the course, contact Martha Tobin at:
Phone: 800-223-2273 etx. 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 34.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. 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, June 30, 2010 at 5:00 PM EST, or until all available slots have been taken. To register after June 30, 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 or by e-mail at cmeregistration@ccf.org to confirm receipt.
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 JUNE 30, but registration is transferable through JULY 13, 2010.
Online Registration/Fees
CLEVELAND SPINE REVIEW: HANDS-ON 2010
Registration fee includes registration materials, continental breakfasts and lunches, Opening Reception, Crawfish Boil, and Bowling Night.
| Category | Full Event Fees |
|---|---|
| Physician | $4900.00 |
| International Physician | $3475.00 |
| Comprecare Affiliate | $3185.00 |
| CCF Alumni | $2940.00 |
| Resident / Fellow | $2500.00 |
| Nurses | $1500.00 |
| CCHS Physician | $4900.00 |
| CCHS Employee / Resident / Fellow / Nurse | $250.00 |
| CCF Staff Physician | $500.00 |
| CCF Employee / Resident / Fellow / Nurse | $250.00 |
