AO NA Spine Fellows Webinar-Flat Back Deformities

This presentation will focus on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, conservative management, and surgical management of flatback syndrome. We will show several cases and highlight the pros and cons of open and minimally invasive techniques.
Learner Objectives:
-Accurately describe the pathophysiology of flatback syndrome
-Identify open and minimally invasive options for correction
-Be able to discuss the benefits, drawbacks and contraindications to open and MIS techniques for correction
Faculty Names, Academic Titles, Institution along with their assigned topics:
Moderator:
Jeffrey Paul Mullin, MD, MBA
Associate Program Director
Co-Fellowship Director
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
Faculty:
Justice Owusu Agyei, MD
Chief Resident
University at Buffalo Neurosurgery
Buffalo, New York
Timothy O’Connor, MD
Chief Resident
Complex Spine Fellow
University at Buffalo Neurosurgery
Buffalo, New York
Robert Starling, MD
Fellow
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, N/A
Agenda:
8:00PM Introduction/Learning Objectives - Mullin
8:05PM Definition/Pathophysiology/ Conservative Management Options Starling
8:20PM Open Correction with Case Presentation Agyei
8:35PM Minimally Invasive Correction with Case Presentation O’Connor
8:50PM Question and Answers/ Discussion All Faculty
9:00PM Adjournment