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11th Annual Multimodal Treatment of Spinal Tumors


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Add to Calendar 11th Annual Multimodal Treatment of Spinal Tumors 5/22/2021 7:00:00 AM 5/22/2021 2:00:00 PM America/Los_Angeles Seattle Science Foundation false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Saturday, May 22, 2021, 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Seattle Science Foundation, Seattle, WA

Target Audience
Specialties - Internal Medicine, Neurological Surgery, Neurology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Radiation Oncology

Overview
The 11th Annual Multimodal Treatment of Spinal Tumors Course focuses on the diagnosis and multidisciplinary management of patients with metastatic spine tumors. Experts in neurosurgery, radiation oncology, neuro-oncology, medical oncology, pain management, and radiology will explore the multimodal management of primary and metastatic spinal tumors.


Objectives
  1. Summarize the most recent diagnostic, surgical, and pathological advances in the evaluation of patients with metastatic spinal tumors
  2. Describe multimodal management of spinal metastases, including surgery, radiation, and pain management
  3. Discuss the decision framework for the treatment of spinal tumors
  4. Outline the diagnosis and treatment of primary and metastatic spinal tumors

Registration

Virtual Attendance (non-CME):
Virtual attendance is FREE for physicians and allied health professionals who are not claiming CME credit. 

Click here to register for the Zoom Webinar without CME credits.

Virtual Attendance (with CME):
Physicians:  $360*
Allied Health: $257*
Fellows/Residents/Medical Students:  $51*

To register for the course with CME credits, click the Register Tab above.

*prices include a 3% credit card fee


Accreditation

Seattle Science Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
Seattle Science Foundation designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Non-Physician Attendance
A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals requesting credits. Participants should ensure in advance that their credentialing or licensing organization accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.


Additional Information

Acknowledgements
This symposium is supported in part by educational grants in accordance with ACCME Standards. At this time a complete listing of financial supporters was not available. Appropriate acknowledgement will be given to all supporters at the time of the symposium. 

Location
The Seattle Science Foundation is located on the Cherry Hill Campus of Swedish Hospital at 550 17th Avenue, James Tower, Suite 600 in Seattle, Washington. Parking is available in the garage on 16th Avenue between Cherry and Jefferson at a maximum fee of $16.50. From I-5 (northbound and southbound), James will become Cherry Street. Turn right (south) on 16th Avenue. Turn right into the main garage entrance. 

Questions?
Email us at cme@seattlesciencefoundation.org or call (206) 732-6500


Cancellation Policy
In the event that a course is cancelled or postponed you will receive a full refund. If the course is postponed and you no longer wish to attend the course on the new date all cancellations must be submitted in writing. Notices of refund given 2 weeks prior to the course date are subject to an administrative charge of $50. Please e-mail cancellation requests to info@seattlesciencefoundation.org. If you do not receive confirmation of your cancellation via e-mail, please call (206) 732-6500. 

Seattle Science Foundation reserves the right to cancel or reschedule programs due to circumstances beyond its control, or to close registration when a program is at capacity. 

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Silver Cloud Broadway Hotel (0.9 miles from SSF)
1100 Broadway, Seattle WA 98122 
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Phone: (503)893-3010

SSF has negotiated Corporate Rates at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle.
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Faculty Photos
Amir Abdul-Jabbar, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Swedish Neuroscience Insitute
Seattle, WA
Faculty Photos
Mark Bilsky, MD
Vice Chairman of Clinical Affairs Neurosurgery; Chief, Multi-Disciplinary Spine Tumor Service
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cacer Center
New York, NY
Faculty Photos
Dukagjin Blakaj, MD
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
Faculty Photos
Jens R. Chapman, MD
Complex Spine Surgeon
Swedish Neuroscience Institute
Seattle, WA
Faculty Photos
Glen David, MD
Interventional Pain Specialist
Swedish Neuroscience Institute
Seattle, WA
Faculty Photos
Robert A. Hart, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Swedish Neuroscience Institute
Seatlle , WA
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Ehud Mendel, MD
Professor
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
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Bernhard Meyer, MD, PhD
Professor of Neurosurgery
TUM School of Medicine
Munich, Germany
Faculty Photos
David W Newell, MD
Neurosurgeon
Seattle Neuroscience Institute
Seattle, WA
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Rod Oskouian, MD
Chief of Spine
Swedish Neuroscience Institute
Seattle, WA
Faculty Photos
Kester A. Phillips, MD
Neuro-Oncologist
Ben & Catherine Ivy Center
Seattle , WA
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Amir Samii, MD
Vice-President & Deputy Medical Director
International Neuroscience Institute
Hanover, Germany
Faculty Photos
Daniel Sciubba, MD
Chair and Professor, Department of Neurosurgery
Northwell/Hofstra/Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
New York, NY

Saturday, May 22, 2021

Welcome and Course Introduction
7:00AM - 7:05AM
Jens R. Chapman, MD
Rod Oskouian, MD
Ehud Mendel, MD
Keynote Speaker: Resection of Interdural Spinal Tumors
7:05AM - 7:25AM
Amir Samii, MD (Presenter)

Objectives:
  • Outline the benefits of a multidisciplinary oncology program and its beneficial impact on patient care
  • Describe how to operationalize a multidisciplinary oncology program
  • Summarize the role of “evidence-based” vs. “eminence-based” oncologic care
Live Demonstration Broadcast from BioSkills Lab No. 1: Basic Principals of Sacral and Pelvic Resection and Reconstruction
7:25AM - 7:55AM
Daniel Sciubba, MD (Presenter)

Objectives:
  • Describe surgical resection of sacrum
  • Outline how to manage wound complications
  • Outline how to reconstruct the sacral pelvic junction
Which Classification System to use for Spinal Metastisis
7:55AM - 8:15AM
Ehud Mendel, MD (Presenter)

Objectives:
  • Recognize when and when not to perform a fusion
  • Identify potential complications not doing a fusion
  • Discuss who benefits from having surgery
What Type of Fusion Material to Use for Cancer Patients: What is the State of the Data?
8:15AM - 8:35AM
Jens R. Chapman, MD (Presenter)

Objectives:
  • Outline special circumstances and needs of spine oncology patients
  • Identify the differences of biologic and xenograft options
  • Describe the durability of constructs relative to host circumstances
Live Demonstration Broadcast from BioSkills Lab No. 2: Posterior Lumbar Corpectomy for Primary Spine Tumor
8:35AM - 9:05AM
Jens R. Chapman, MD (Presenter)
Rod Oskouian, MD (Presenter)

Objectives:
  • Outline complications associated with corpectomy
  • Describe strategies for pleural management
  • Summarize steps involved in corpectomy
A Systems Approach to Coordinated Care of Spinal Metastasis
9:05AM - 9:25AM
Kester A. Phillips, MD (Presenter)

Objectives:
  • Define the role of the neuro-oncologist in specialty care coordination for patients with spinal metastasis
  • Describe the approach to determination of primary cancer in spinal metastasis patients
  • Outline the concepts of targeted medical therapy of spinal metastasis
Live Demonstration Broadcast from BioSkills Lab No. 3: Kyphoplasty vs. Vertebroplasty
9:25AM - 9:55AM
Amir Abdul-Jabbar, MD (Presenter)

Objectives:
  • Compare and contrast when one should perform a vertebroplasty or a kyphoplasty
  • Outline the different types of cement to be used in both a kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty
Surgery for Spinal Cord Tumors
9:55AM - 10:15AM
David W Newell, MD (Presenter)

Objectives:
  • Outline surgical techniques for removal of spinal cord tumors
  • Explain the steps in diagnosing spinal cord tumors
  • Summarize the surgical anatomy of the spinal cord
Live Demonstration Broadcast from BioSkills Lab No. 4: Kyphoplasty Pearls of the Thoracic Spine
10:15AM - 10:45AM
Glen David, MD (Presenter)

Objectives:
  • Outline the thoracic kyphoplasty approach
  • Explain the tumor ablation technique
Multi-Rod Constructs (MRC) in Spinal Reconstruction
10:45AM - 11:05AM
Robert A. Hart, MD (Presenter)

Objectives:
  • Outline the concepts of MRC
  • Describe emerging techniques and their application to tumor surgery
Live Demonstration No. 5: Spinal Reconstruction Using Novel Biomaterials (Pre-Recorded)
11:05AM - 11:35AM
Bernhard Meyer, MD, PhD (Presenter)

Objectives:
  • Outline fusion techniques
  • Summarize how to avoid pseudoarthrosis
  • Compare and contrast metal vs. peek vs. cobalt
Spinal Tumor Instability Evaluation & Stabilization
11:35AM - 11:55AM
Ehud Mendel, MD (Presenter)

Objectives:
  • Outline the basics of spine instability
  • Explain the spinal instability neoplastic score algorithm
Radiosurgery Options for Management of Spine Tumors
11:55AM - 12:15PM
Dukagjin Blakaj, MD (Presenter)

Objectives:
  • Describe the indications for spine radiosurgery vs. conventional radiation treatments
  • Outline the side effects of radiation and how they affect our patients
Live Demonstration Broadcast from BioSkills Lab No. 6: Percutaneous Spinal Fixation with Fenestrated Screws with Cement
12:15PM - 12:45PM
Amir Abdul-Jabbar, MD

Objectives:
  • Summarize how to increase pull-out strength of screw with cement
  • Outline potential complications of hardware failure
  • Discuss increasing fixation options for tumor reconstruction
State of the Art in Chordoma Management
12:45PM - 1:00PM
Mark Bilsky, MD (Presenter)

Objectives:
  • Outline the various implant technologies for spine oncology
  • Summarize how new technology can be applied to chordoma treatment
  • Discuss radiosurgery options
Non-Educational Break
1:00PM - 1:30PM
Technology Update (not for CME credit)
1:30PM - 1:55PM
Adjourn
1:55PM - 2:00PM

If you are interested in exhibiting at this course contact Ashley at ashleym@seattlesciencefoundation.org

Educational grant opportunities are available.  If you are interest in providing an educational grant, please contact cme@seattlesciencefoundation.org.

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