Lumbar Spine Research Society (LSRS) 19th Annual Meeting

Lumbar Spine Research Society (LSRS) 19th Annual Meeting is organized by Lumbar Spine Research Society (LSRS) and will be held from May 14 - 15, 2026 at Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America.

What to expect from an LSRS Annual Meeting:

• 1.5 days of live education, scientific sessions, and posters
• 100+ scientific papers presented
• Opportunity to learn from foremost experts in the field of spine surgery
• Access to cutting-edge research
• Insight into real-world clinical cases and their management
• Connect with leading experts and colleagues in the field
• Interactive panel discussions for increased engagement
• CME (AMA PRA Category 1) Credits

19th Annual Meeting Highlights

Modern Dilemmas in the Management of Thoracolumbar Trauma 

• Stable Burst Fracture: Revisiting the Definition of What can be Treated Non-Operatively
• Fusion vs. Temporary Internal FixationLow Lumbar Burst Fracture: Treatment Options 
• What is the Role for Triangular Fixation in Spino-Pevlic Injuries
• Severe Osteoporosis: Is There a Role for Kyphoplasty?

Complications  

• Durotomy: Repair Techniques and Post-Operative Protocols 
• Post-Operative SSI 
• What To Do With TLIF Cage Subsidence and Hardware Failure
• Talking With Patients About Complications: Medical Legal Aspects

MSSIC: Data Driven Spine Care 

• MSSIC QI Initiatives 
• Research Using the MSSIC Registry
• Future Direction

Modern Spine Research in 21st Century

• Realities, Expectations, and Limitations
• NIH RO1 is the “Gold Standard” in Academia. 
• Proliferation of Spine Papers “Diluting” the Literature.  
• Big and Bigger Data- Multi Center and National Database StudiesDiscussion