Sonntag Spine Symposium
2nd Annual Sonntag Spine Symposium
Who Should Attend
Neurological and orthopedic spine surgeons in training and in practice.
Course Learning Objectives
The annual Sonntag Spine Symposium focuses on delivering education regarding the novel, innovative technologies within minimally invasive spine surgery.
The main goal of this event is to educate and train the next generation of neurosurgeons. At this symposium, attendees will become fully immersed in the world of minimally invasive spine surgery. In addition to case presentations, course faculty will discuss topics including adult spinal deformity, single position surgery, and technology. This environment establishes the opportunity to learn new minimally invasive spine surgery techniques with surgeons, fellows, and residents by creating a mutually beneficial bidirectional educational setting.
Registration Information
| Attendee Type | price |
|---|---|
| In-Person General Admission | Free |
In-Person
Virtual for International Attendees Only
February 17, 2023
7:00 AM – 6:30 PM MST
Date, Time, and Location
In Person and Virtual
Friday, February 17, 2023
7:00 AM – 6:30 PM MST
Goldman Auditorium
Barrow Neurological Institute
2910 North 3rd Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85013
Speaker Information
All times refer to Arizona time (Mountain Standard Time).
| SPeaker/Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Friday, February 17, 2023 |
| Lawrence Lenke, MD (7:30 AM) | Adult Spinal Deformity: How Did We Get Here, and Where Are We Going Next? |
| Alex Vaccaro, MD (8:30 AM) | The Business of Spine Surgery. How Did We Get Here, and Where Are We Going Next? (8:30 AM) |
| Panel Discussions | |
| Nima Alan, MD (9:20 AM) | Topic Introduction |
| 9:25 AM | Social Media: Self Promotion or Educational Resource? |
| Nima Alan, MD (10:05 AM) | Topic Introduction |
| 10:10 AM | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Reality or Alice in Wonderland? |
| Harrison Farber, MD (10:40 AM) | Topic Introduction |
| 10:45 AM | Virtual and Augmented Reality: Toy or Tool? |
| James Zhou, MD (11:15 AM) | Topic Introduction |
| 11:20 AM | Neuromonitoring: When Is It a “Must”? |
| 11:50 AM | Lunch |
| Volker K.H. Sonntag, MD, Conversations | |
| Joseph DiDomenico, MD (12:20 PM) | Topic Introduction |
| 12:25 PM | Single Position Surgery: What Are We Accomplishing? |
| James Zhou, MD (1:30 PM) | Topic Introduction |
| 1:35 PM | Should We Be Adopting Motion Preservation Techniques (Arthroplasty, Laminoplasty, Lumbar Disc Replacement)? |
| James Zhou, MD (2:05 PM) | Topic Introduction |
| 2:10 PM | Restorative Techniques for Back Pain: Placebo or Real? |
| 2:40 PM | Break |
| Nima Alan, MD (3:00 PM) | Topic Introduction |
| 3:05 PM | Adult Spinal Deformity: When Is MIS No Longer “MIS”? |
| Harrison Farber, MD (3:35 PM) | Topic Introduction |
| 3:40 PM | Custom Implants: Is Personalized Medicine the Future? |
| Joseph DiDomenico, MD (4:10 PM) | Topic Introduction |
| 4:15 PM | Adult Spinal Deformity: When Should the SI Joint Be Fused? |
| 4:45 PM | Closing Remarks/Adjourn |
| 6:30 PM | Faculty/Industry Partners Dinner |
Disclosures
It is the policy of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its educational programs. All those in control of content will disclose all relevant relationships with commercial interests. Detailed disclosures will be made in the activity handout materials.
