Skip to main content
2024 CNSF Congress Main banner
Neuro|News Annual Edition
Final Program


Calendar-of-Events
Icon Legend
This session is not in your schedule.
This session is in your schedule. Click again to remove it.
Back
Evaluation

UofT NSX 100 Years

University of Toronto (Off-Site): Spine and Peripheral Nerve Special Topics

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
Location:UofT Surgical Skills Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital
CE: 8

Audience:

Neurosurgeon, Resident, Fellow

Learning Level:

Basic (Resident, New Information), Intermediate (Practicing Physician), Advanced (Special Interest, Higher Level Discussion)

Learning Format:

Demonstration, Discussion group/peer exchange/user groups

CanMEDs Roles:

Professional

This spine lab course, offers spinal neurosurgeons an in-depth look into the latest surgical techniques and innovations in spinal surgery in Toronto. Topics include minimally invasive procedures, vertebral augmentation, and groundbreaking spinal cord injury research. Led by experts in the field, participants will gain hands-on experience and insights into state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, fostering a comprehensive understanding of spinal surgery practices to enhance patient care.

Location: UofT Surgical Skills Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital
600 University Avenue Toronto, ON, M5G 1X5 Canada (Limited availability, proof of registration required)

For more details visit UofT Division of Neurosurgery: Celebrating 100 Years and Beyond (uoftnsx100years.ca)

Learning Objectives:

  • Current and Emerging Spinal Surgery Techniques: Mastery over extreme lateral approaches, minimally invasive procedures, and the nuances of vertebral augmentation.
  • Innovations in Spinal Cord Injury Research and Diagnostics: Insights into groundbreaking SCI research and the utilization of tissue diagnostic machines, enhancing precision in spinal health interventions.
  • Collaborative Learning and Future Trends: Engaging in meaningful discussions about the future of spinal surgery, informed by the latest research, clinical trials, and innovative practices shaping the field.

Presentations:

  • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
    Extreme Lateral Approaches to the Lumbar Spine

    Speaker: Jetan H. Badhiwala

  • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
    Minimally Invasive Technique

    Speaker: Christopher Witiw

  • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
    Vertebral Augmentation

    Speaker: Eric Massicotte

    Speaker: Roger Smith

  • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
    Peripheral Nerve

    Speaker: Suganth Suppiah

  • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
    Ground Breaking Research in SCI

    Speaker: Michael Fehlings

  • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
    Tissue Diagnostic Machine

    Speaker: Howard Ginsberg