Innovative and Advanced Surgery of the Degenerative and Deformed Lumbar Spine

1. Review the surgical and radiological anatomy of the lumbar spine

2. Discuss the principles and analyze the anterior, direct lateral and psterolateral, and posterior approaches to the lumbar spine and perform stabilization/fusion techniques using available instrumentation on specially prepared cadavers

3. Discuss complex surgical cases for the degenerative and deformed spine, presented by expert faculty; evaluate reasonable treatment plans and surgical approaches based on interactive discussions

4. Demonstrate and evaluate available inter-body fusion devices, spacers, and instrumentation systems including devices used for motion preservation