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Scoliosis Research Society presents

IMAST

2O18
25th International Meeting
on Advanced Spine Techniques

July 11–14, 2018

LOS ANGELES
CALIFORNIA, USA
JW Marriott Los Angeles
at L.A. LIVE

PRELIMINARY
PROGRAM

IMAST COMMITTEE
Ronald A. Lehman, Jr., MD, Chair
Henry F.H. Halm, MD, Co-Chair
Carlos E. Barsotti, MD
David H. Clements, III, MD
Jeffrey D. Coe, MD
Charla R. Fischer, MD
Haruki Funao, MD
Matthew J. Goldstein, MD
Munish C. Gupta, MD
Yong Hai, MD
Han Jo Kim, MD
Moyo C. Kruyt, MD, PhD
Hossein Mehdian, MD, FRCS(Ed)
Ibrahim A. Omeis, MD
Stefan Parent, MD, PhD
Michael Ruf, MD
Rick C. Sasso, MD
Rajiv K. Sethi, MD
Fernando Techy, MD
Juan S. Uribe, MD
Sponsored by the Scoliosis
Research Society (SRS)

www.srs.org/imast2018

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chair’s Message................................................................................................................................................................................................2
General Meeting Information..............................................................................................................................................................................3
Location Information..........................................................................................................................................................................................4
Registration Information.....................................................................................................................................................................................5
Housing Information...........................................................................................................................................................................................6
Meeting Overview..............................................................................................................................................................................................8
Scientific Program.............................................................................................................................................................................................9
Exhibits and Hands-On Workshops...................................................................................................................................................................17
Social Events & Optional Activities...................................................................................................................................................................18
About SRS.......................................................................................................................................................................................................19
2017 Research Grant Recipients......................................................................................................................................................................20
2017 Award Recipients....................................................................................................................................................................................21
Corporate Support...........................................................................................................................................................................................22
Registration Forms
Delegate Registration Form.........................................................................................................................................................................23
Guest Registration Form.............................................................................................................................................................................25
Group Registration Form.............................................................................................................................................................................27

DATES TO REMEMBER
Abstract Submission Deadline
Registration Open
Housing Open
Abstract Notification
Advance Group Registration Deadline
Advance Registration Deadline
Housing Deadline

February 1, 2018
February 15, 2018
February 15, 2018
April 1, 2018 (Annual Meeting
– April 15, 2018)
June 1, 2018
June 15, 2018
June 18, 2018

WORLDWIDE COURSES
Singapore
SRS pre-course in conjunction with the Global Spine Congress
May 2, 2018
St. Petersburg, Russia
In conjunction with the Russian Association of Spinal Surgeons
May 10-11, 2018

25TH IMAST VENUE
JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE
900 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90015 USA
FUTURE EDUCATIONAL EVENTS
10th Spine Deformity Solutions: A Hands-On Course
February 15-17, 2018 – Houston, TX, USA
Current Concepts in Spine Deformity Course
April 12-14, 2018 – Bordeaux, France
Current Concepts in Spine Deformity Course
August 30-31, 2018 – Buenos Aires, Argentina
11th Spine Deformity Solutions: A Hands-On Course
September 7-9, 2018 – Hong Kong, China
53rd Annual Meeting & Course
October 10-13, 2018 – Bologna, Italy

Beijing, People’s Republic of China
In conjunction with the Chinese Spine and Spinal Cord Association,
Spine Deformity Society
June 1-2, 2018

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CHAIR’S MESSAGE
Dear Participant,
We would like to personally invite you to Los Angeles, California, USA for what promises to be an inspiring academic meeting. As a Society
we continue to make incredible strides in the field of spinal deformities, and are excited to showcase these advancements at the landmark
25th IMAST with our colleagues from around the world.
To continue providing a world-class meeting with the best educational value, we have streamlined the program, utilizing last year’s popular
program design of abstracts in the morning followed by didactic faculty driven sessions in the afternoon. For the first time we will have sessions
where the audience will be included in the case discussions during the Instructional Course Lectures (ICLs). This year we will also incorporate
additional opportunities for audience interaction within the sessions and introduce a pilot-program of having a dedicated “e-moderator” in
certain sessions that will be taking questions submitted electronically by the audience via their mobile devices.
This year’s Special Symposium session on Wednesday, July 12 from 14:00-15:45, is a two-part session, focusing on “Building Efficiencies and
Minimizing Redundancies” and kicking off the 25th Anniversary celebration of IMAST with “25 Years of IMAST from Those Who Built It.” After
the symposium we encourage delegates to take part in the Hands-On Workshops which will be followed by the Welcome Reception in the
exhibit hall. Be sure to plan to stay through Saturday, as we have a new general session on trauma as well as a Lunch with Experts closing
session, which are sure to be very stimulating.
The program will also include the popular complication and debates series, instructional course lectures (ICLs), and roundtable case
discussions; all led by an international and multidisciplinary faculty. We encourage all delegates to come and experience the interactive and
innovative program we have planned.
We are both honored to serve as your IMAST Chair and Co-Chair again this year. We want to thank those whose leadership and diligent efforts
have created such a successful meeting, including Todd J. Albert, MD; Peter O. Newton, MD; Paul D. Sponseller, MD, MBA; Kenneth MC Cheung,
MD; and the IMAST Committee.
With warmest personal regards,

Ronald A. Lehman, Jr., MD
IMAST Committee Chair

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Henry F. H. Halm, MD
IMAST Committee Co-Chair

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GENERAL MEETING INFORMATION
MEETING DESCRIPTION
IMAST gathers leading spine surgeons, innovative researchers, and
the most advanced spine technologies for all areas of spine (cervical,
thoracic and lumbar), most spinal conditions (degenerative, trauma,
deformity and tumor), and a variety of treatment techniques. The
IMAST program will include didactic presentations, panel discussions,
and papers on current research, roundtable case discussions,
debates, complication series and instructional course lectures, all led
by an international and multidisciplinary faculty. IMAST is sponsored
by the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS).
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of IMAST, participants should be able to:
•

Assess recent advances in surgical techniques for the treatment
of spinal disorders, compare them with traditional and regional
treatments and determine if and/or when to use them for optimal
patient care.

•

Analyze indications and potential complications for various
procedures and approaches related to spinal surgery and apply
that analysis to treatment decisions.

•

Evaluate and apply principles of minimally invasive surgery (MIS)
in the treatment of degenerative and deformed spines.

•

Determine how to diagnose, treat and manage patients with
cervical degenerative conditions, spinal cord injuries and cervical
deformity.

•

Identify how attention to safety issues facilitates riskstratification.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Spine surgeons (orthopaedic and neurological surgeons), researchers,
residents, fellows, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants,
engineers and company personnel.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance
with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for
Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the sponsorship of the
Scoliosis Research Society (SRS). SRS is accredited by the ACCME to
provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CREDIT DESIGNATION
The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) designates this live activity
for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians
should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity.

DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
It is the policy of SRS to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and
scientific rigor in all of their educational activities. In accordance with
this policy, SRS identifies conflicts of interest with instructors, content
managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the
content of an activity. Conflicts are resolved by SRS to ensure that all
scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a Continuing Medical
Education (CME) activity conforms to the generally accepted standards
of experimental design, data collection and analysis.
FDA STATEMENT (UNITED STATES)
Some drugs and medical devices demonstrated during this course
have limited FDA labeling and marketing clearance. It is the
responsibility of the physician to be aware of drug or device FDA
labeling and marketing status.
INSURANCE/LIABILITIES AND DISCLAIMER
SRS will not be held liable for personal injuries or for loss or damage
to property incurred by participants or guests at IMAST including
those participating in tours and social events. Participants and
guests are encouraged to take out insurance to cover loss incurred
in the event of cancellation, medical expenses or damage to or loss
of personal effects when traveling outside of their own countries.
SRS cannot be held liable for any hindrance or disruption of IMAST
proceedings arising from natural, political, social or economic events
or other unforeseen incidents beyond its control. Registration of
a participant or guest implies acceptance of this condition. The
materials presented at this Continuing Medical Education (CME)
activity are made available for educational purposes only. The
material is not intended to represent the only, nor necessarily best,
methods or procedures appropriate for the medical situations
discussed, but rather is intended to present an approach, view,
statement or opinion of the faculty that may be helpful to others who
face similar situations. SRS disclaims any and all liability for injury
or other damages resulting to any individual attending a scientific
meeting and for all claims that may arise out of the use of techniques
demonstrated therein by such individuals, whether these claims shall
be asserted by a physician or any other person.
LANGUAGE
Presentations and course materials will be provided in English.
NO SMOKING POLICY
Smoking is not permitted during any IMAST activity or event.
ATTIRE
Business casual (polo or dress shirts, sport coats) are appropriate for
IMAST sessions.

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LOCATION INFORMATION
ABOUT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles is undoubtedly the entertainment capital of the world
and with many neighborhoods and attractions to explore, beautiful
beaches and year-round warm weather, there are endless possibilities
when it comes to entertainment options in L.A. With the IMAST
headquarters hotel and meeting venue located in Downtown L.A., it
is truly in the heart of the city. Downtown L.A. is home to world-class
museums, concert halls, theatres and critically acclaimed restaurants.
With rapidly expanding public transit options, thriving nightlife and
art scene and countless new shops and boutiques, Downtown is a
perfect place to start your exploration of this vibrant and diverse city.

PASSPORTS & VISAS
Most international travelers are required to obtain a visa from the U.S.
Department of State. For more information, visit http://travel.state.
gov. If you require an invitation letter to obtain a visa, please contact
the SRS Meetings Team at meetings@srs.org.

LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (LAX)
LAX is located just over 15 miles from Downtown L.A. It is the third
busiest airport in the United States with over 740 daily nonstop flights
within the U.S. and over 1,200 weekly non-stop flights to 76 cities
in 41 countries. Upon arrival to LAX, various forms of transportation
including taxis, shuttles and ride-share services, are available, making
it convenient and easy to get from LAX to your final destination.

TIME ZONE
Los Angeles is in United States Pacific Time which is three (3) hours
behind US Eastern Time and eight (8) hours behind Greenwich Mean
Time, GMT-8.

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Date

CLIMATE
Los Angeles is known for its year-round warm weather and on
average gets over 290 days of sunshine per year. July in L.A. is warm
and sunny, with average temperatures ranging from 83°F (28°C) to
64°F (18°C).

ELECTRICITY
The United States operates on 120 volts, compared to the standard
220 volts in Europe.

FROM THE SCOLIOSIS RESEARCH SOCIETY &
THE ASIA PACIFIC SPINE SOCIETY

11TH SPINE DEFORMITY SOLUTIONS:

A HANDS-ON COURSE
SEPTEMBER 7-9, 2018
Hong Kong University – Surgical Skills Centre
Hong Kong, The People’s Republic of China
SRS-0817-534

Program Chairs: Ahmet Alanay, MD; Kenneth MC Cheung, MD; Munish Gupta, MD; KS Sivananthan, MD
Registration Opens May 1, 2018

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
DATES TO REMEMBER
Registration Open 			
February 15, 2018
Advance Group Registration Deadline June 1, 2018
Advance Registration Deadline
June 15, 2018
Base Registration Fees

Advance Registration
on or before June 15, 2018

One-Day
July 11 or 14

One-Day
July 12 or 13

Onsite Registration
July 11-14

SRS Fellows – Physician

$900 USD

$250 USD

$500 USD

$1,000 USD

SRS Fellows – Non-Physician

$450 USD

$250 USD

$500 USD

$550 USD

SRS Emeritus Fellows

$450 USD

$250 USD

$500 USD

$550 USD

Resident/Fellow/Medical Student

$450 USD

$250 USD

$500 USD

$550 USD

Non-Member Physician

$1,100 USD

$250 USD

$500 USD

$1,200 USD

Non-Member Non-Physician

$550 USD

$250 USD

$500 USD

$650 USD

Industry Representative

$1,150 USD

$250 USD

$500 USD

$1,250 USD

Delegates from Reduced Rate Counties**

$400 USD

$250 USD

$500 USD

$500 USD

Guest

$0

$0

$0

$0

*the delegate base registration fee includes entrance to the general and concurrent sessions, special symposia, instructional course lectures, roundtable discussions, complication
series, debates, lunch with the experts, the IMAST exhibit hall, breakfasts, breaks, lunches and the Welcome Reception on Wednesday, July 11.
**For information on countries that qualify for reduced rate registration, please visit the SRS website at www.srs.org/imast2018/registration.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
Online registration for the 25th IMAST is encouraged. However,
delegates and guests may also register by completing and mailing
or faxing the Registration Form at the back of this program. All
registrations will be confirmed via email. If you do not receive a
confirmation within two weeks of submission, please contact SRS at
+1-414-289-9107, or meetings@srs.org.
The advance registration deadline is June 15, 2018. After this
date, registrations will only be accepted onsite. No exceptions
will be made.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
The delegate base registration fee includes entrance to the general
and concurrent sessions, instructional course lectures, complication
series, roundtable and case discussions, debates, lunch with the
experts, the IMAST exhibit hall, breakfasts, breaks, lunches, and the
Welcome Reception and Special Symposium on Wednesday, July 11.
Optional tours may also be added for additional fees, as indicated on
the tour provider’s website.

GUEST ATTENDANCE (DOES NOT INCLUDE SESSION
ADMITTANCE)
Guests must complete and submit a separate Registration Form.
Guest registration gives individuals the ability to register for the
Welcome Reception on Wednesday, July 11 for $20. For a list of
optional tour descriptions and pricing, please click on the Tour tab on
the IMAST website (www.srs.org/imast2018/tours). Entrance to the
scientific sessions is not included in guest registration fees. Only
guests registered as Non-Member Non-Physicians will be allowed to
participate in the scientific sessions and breaks. Sorry, no exceptions
will be made.
GUEST ATTENDANCE (INCLUDES SESSION ADMITTANCE)
Guests wishing to attend the Scientific Program should register as
Non-Member Non-Physicians by filling out a separate Registration
Form. Guests that register as a Non-Member Non-Physician will
receive entrance to the general and concurrent sessions, instructional
course lectures, roundtable and case discussions, complication series,
debates, the IMAST exhibit hall, breakfasts, breaks, lunches, and the
Welcome Reception on Wednesday, July 11.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
EXHIBITORS
Exhibitor registration instructions will be mailed to exhibiting
companies with the booth assignments in February 2018.
SUBSTITUTIONS
Name substitutions must be made to SRS in writing prior to June 15,
2018. Any name substitutions made after June 15, including onsite,
will result in a $100 processing fee. If the original registrant shows
up at the meeting, he/she will be responsible for a new onsite
registration fee.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
All cancellations must be received in writing. Delegates may fax their
cancellation to (414) 276-3349 or email it to meetings@srs.org.
Delegates will receive a confirmation and refund within 14 days of
receipt of their cancellation notice. SRS will grant a full refund, less a
10% processing fee, for cancellations received in writing on or before
June 29, 2018. No refunds will be granted after June 29, 2018.
INVITATION LETTERS
Invitations letters for visa requests are available for registered
delegates by contacting meetings@srs.org.

HOUSING INFORMATION
A block of rooms is being held courtesy of the Scoliosis Research
Society for the 25th IMAST at the headquarters hotel and meeting
location, the JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE.
Attendees are encouraged to book their reservations at the SRS
headquarters hotel. Staying at the headquarters hotel not only allows
attendees to take advantage of special discounted room rates, but
also puts them in close proximity to all meeting events for maximum
interaction with fellow attendees and faculty and a hassle-free
experience. Additionally, booking in the block helps the Society avoid
penalties for not filling its hotel block, which keeps meeting expenses
and thus registration rates lower, and a achieve a consistent hotel
booking history that helps SRS continue to negotiate the lowest room
rates possible for future meetings.
SRS will not make hotel reservations. All reservations,
cancellations and changes to reservations should be made
directly with the hotel. All cancellation and refund policies are at
the discretion of the hotel.
Housing Opens:
Housing Closes:

February 15, 2018
June 18, 2018

Reservation Link: www.srs.org/imast2018/housing
JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE
900 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone: +1 213-765-8600
ROOM RATES:
Single/Double – $284 USD
Additional Person – $20 USD
Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes in
effect at the time of check-out.
The group room rate will be applicable three (3) days prior and three
(3) days post the meeting dates.

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Morning

MEETING OVERVIEW
Wednesday, July 11

Thursday, July 12

Friday, July 13

Saturday, July 14

8:00-12:00
Final Exhibit Set-up
Board of Directors Meeting

7:45-8:45
Hands on Workshops*
with Breakfast

7:45-8:45
Hands on Workshops*
with Breakfast

8:30-11:00
Delegate Registration Open

7:45-17:00
Delegate Registration Open

7:45-16:00
Delegate Registration Open

8:00-17:30
Exhibit Hall Open

8:00-16:00
Exhibit Hall Open

9:00-10:00
Concurrent ICL Sessions

9:00-10:35
General Session: Whitecloud
Clinical Award Nominees &
Presidential Address

9:00-10:00
Concurrent Abstract Sessions

10:15-11:15
General Session: Surgical Video
Session

10:35-11:05
Exhibit Viewing & Refreshment
Break*

10:00-10:30
Exhibit Viewing & Refreshment
Break*
10:30-11:50
Concurrent Abstract Sessions

8:30-9:00
Breakfast
Exhibit Hall Closed

11:15-11:45
Walking Break & Boxed Lunch
Pick-up*

Afternoon

11:05-12:30
Concurrent Abstract Sessions
12:00-13:00
Final Exhibit Set-up
Exhibitor Registration Open
Board of Directors Meeting

12:30-13:30
Hands-On Workshops*
with Lunch
Exhibit Viewing & Lunch*

12:00-13:00
Hands-On Workshops*
with Lunch
Exhibit Viewing & Lunch*

13:00-19:00
Delegate Registration Open

13:45-14:45
Concurrent Debate Sessions

13:10-14:10
Concurrent Sessions

14:00-15:45
Special Symposium

15:00-15:40
Concurrent Case Presentation
Sessions

14:15-15:15
Concurrent ICL Sessions

16:00-18:00
Hands-On Workshops*
with snacks & refreshments

15:40-16:10
Exhibit Viewing & Refreshment
Break*

Evening

16:10-17:10
Concurrent Complication
Sessions
18:00-20:00
Welcome Reception*
in the Exhibit Hall

17:15-18:15
Hands-On Workshops*
with snacks & refreshments

11:45-13:00
General Session: Lunch with
Experts
13:00
Adjourn

15:15-15:45
Exhibit Viewing & Refreshment
Break*
15:45-16:45
Concurrent Complication
Sessions
Free Evening

Free Evening
*Denotes non-CME session

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SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

Topics and faculty are preliminary and subject to change.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2018

THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2018

13:00-19:00

17:45-17:00

Registration Open

Registration Open

14:00-15:45

7:45-8:45

Special Symposium

*Hands-On Workshops with Breakfast
(See “Exhibits and Hands-On Workshops (HOW) section on page 17
for more information.)

Building Efficiencies and Minimizing Redundancies/ 25 Years of
IMAST from Those Who Built It
Part 1
Moderators: Marinus De Kleuver, MD, PhD; Peter O. Newton, MD;
David W. Polly, Jr., MD

8:00-17:30

14:00 - 14:15

8:00-8:45

How to Minimize Redundancies in Resource
Allocation for Spine Surgery
Todd J. Albert, MD

Exhibits Open

Exhibit Viewing & Breakfast
9:00-10:35

14:15-14:30

How to Build a Spine Hospital
Lawrence G. Lenke, MD

14:30-14:45

How Do You Build a “Center of Excellence” from
the Payor Perspective?
Rajiv K. Sethi, MD

Welcome Address
Ronald A. Lehman, Jr., MD
IMAST Committee Chair

14:45-15:10

Discussion

Whitecloud Clinical Award Nominees
Moderators: Henry F.H. Halm, MD & Paul D.
Sponseller, MD, MBA

Session 1

Part 2
Moderators: Henry F.H. Halm, MD; Ronald A. Lehman, Jr., MD;
Christopher I. Shaffrey, MD
15:10-15:25

First IMAST Chair: How it All Started
Randal R. Betz, MD

15:25 - 15:35

Perspectives on the Evolution of IMAST
Lawrence G. Lenke, MD

15:35-15:40

How IMAST has had to Change with Evolving
Regulation and Healthcare
Todd J. Albert, MD

15:40-15:45

More information on podium presentations will be
posted to the SRS website prior to the meeting.
Introduction of the President
Peter O. Newton, MD
Keynote Address
Todd J. Albert, MD
Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) President
Preview of the 53rd Annual Meeting and 26th IMAST
Annual Meeting – Bologna, Italy
IMAST – Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Discussion

15:45-16:00
Walking Break

10:35-11:05
Refreshment Break & Exhibit Viewing

16:00-18:00
*Hands-On Workshops
(See “Exhibits and Hands-On Workshops (HOW) section on page 17
for more information.)
18:00-20:00
Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall

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SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

Topics and faculty are preliminary and subject to change.

THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2018
11:05-12:30

14:15-14:45

Concurrent Sessions 2A-C: Abstract Sessions

Debate #2 ALIF vs TLIF for Sagittal Restoration in Deformity
Correction

2A. Whitecloud Basic Science Nominees and Top-Scoring
Abstracts
Moderators: Kenneth MC Cheung, MD & Stephan Parent, MD, PhD
More information on podium presentations will be posted to the SRS
website prior to the meeting.
2B. Adult Deformity Abstracts
Moderators: Munish Chandra Gupta, MD & Daniel M. Sciubba, MD
More information on podium presentations will be posted to the SRS
website prior to the meeting.
2C. Early Onset Scoliosis Abstracts
Moderators: Lindsay M. Andras, MD; Luiz Munhoz Da Rocha, MD;
David K. Skaggs, MD
More information on podium presentations will be posted to the SRS
website prior to the meeting.

14:15-14:25

ALIF Gets Better with Correction and Lordosis
Christopher I. Shaffrey, MD

14:25-14:35

TLIF - I Can Get Great Correction with Lordotic
Cages and Good Technique without the Morbidity
Lawrence G. Lenke, MD

14:35-14:45

Discussion

3B: New and Innovative Advances in Spine Care: MIS, Lateral,
Antepsoas, Navigation and Robotics
Moderators: Douglas C. Burton, MD, PhD; Hani H. Mhaidli, MD, PhD;
Juan S. Uribe, MD
13:45-14:15
Debate #1
13:45-13:55

MIS TLIF - How to Do the Same Operation with
Smaller Incisions
Ronald A. Lehman, Jr., MD

13:55-14:05

Complications of Lateral and Antepsoas Approach:
To Spare or Spear
Neel Anand, MD

13:45-14:45

14:05-14:15

Discussion

Concurrent Sessions 3A-B: Debates

14:15-14:45

3A: Controversies in Spine Surgery: Adult
Moderators: Jeffrey D. Coe, MD; Steven D. Glassman, MD; Praveen V.
Mummaneni, MD

Debate #2

12:30-13:30
Exhibit Viewing & Lunch
*Hands-On Workshops with Lunch
(See “Exhibits and Hands-On Workshops (HOW) section on page 17
for more information.)

14:15-14:25

How Do I Choose to Utilize the Transpsoas
Approach: Which Cases Does it Help Me Achieve
Correction?
Gregory M. Mundis, Jr., MD

14:25-14:35

Navigation and Robotic Assistance: How to
Incorporate These Technologies and How Do They
Help?
Shane Burch, MD, FRCSC
Discussion

13:45-14:15
Debate #1 SI Joint Fusion: To Fuse or Not to Fuse?
13:45-13:55

SI Joint Fusion Provides Great Improvements in
Pain and Function
David W. Polly, Jr., MD

13:55-14:05

Why Do You Dislike the Joint? Leave It Alone
TBD

14:35-14:45

14:05-14:15

Discussion

14:45-15:00
Walking Break

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Topics and faculty are preliminary and subject to change.

THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2018
15:00-15:40

16:10-17:10

Concurrent Sessions 4A-C: Case Presentations

Concurrent Sessions 5A-B: Complications and How to Treat Them

4A: Degenerative Conditions of the Lumbar Spine
Moderators: Jeffrey D. Coe, MD; Steven D. Glassman, MD; Rick C.
Sasso, MD

5A: Adult Degenerative and Deformity Surgery
Moderators: Thomas J. Errico, MD & Ian J. Harding, BA, FRCS (Orth)
16:10-16:20

Case Presenter #1
Justin S. Smith, MD

Proximal Junctional Failure
Han Jo Kim, MD

16:20-16:30

Case Presenter #2
Sean Molloy, MBBS,FRCS(Orth),MSc

Pseudarthorosis
Henry F.H. Halm, MD

16:30-16:40

Adjacent Segment Degeneration - Degenerative
Cases
Patrick C. Hsieh, MD, MSc

16:40-16:50

Fixed/Stiff Sagittal Imbalance After Previous
Lumbar Degenerative Surgery
Khaled Kebaish, MD

16:50-17:10

Discussion

Case Presenter #3
Juan S. Uribe, MD
4B: Pediatric Deformity
Moderators: Firoz Miyanji, MD, FRCSC; Mauricio Montalvo, MD; Daniel
J. Sucato, MD, MS
Case Presenter #1
Jahangir K. Asghar, MD
Case Presenter #2
Laurel C. Blakemore, MD

5B: My Worse Complication in Pediatric, Growing Spine and
Neuromuscular Surgery and How I Treated It
Moderators: TBD & Daniel J. Sucato, MD, MS

Case Presenter #3
Burt Yaszay, MD

Case Presenter #1
Kota Watanabe, MD

4C: Cervical and Trauma
Moderators: Neel Anand, MD & Dean Chou, MD

Case Presenter #2
Laurel C. Blakemore, MD

Case Presenter #1
Vincent C. Treynelis, MD

Case Presenter #3
Firoz Miyanji, MD, FRCSC

Case Presenter #2
Jacob Buchowski, MD, MS

Case Presenter #4
Lindsay M. Andras, MD

Case Presenter #3
Michael P. Kelly, MD
15:40-16:10
Refreshment Break & Exhibit Viewing

17:15-18:15
*Afternoon Hands-On Workshops with Beverages and Snacks
(See “Exhibits and Hands-On Workshops (HOW) section on page 17
for more information.)

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SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

Topics and faculty are preliminary and subject to change.

FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018
7:45-16:00

12:00-13:00

Registration Open

Exhibit Viewing & Lunch

7:45-8:45
*Hands-On Workshops with Breakfast
(See “Exhibits and Hands-On Workshops (HOW) section on page 17
for more information.)

*Hands-On Workshops with Lunch
(See “Exhibits and Hands-On Workshops (HOW) section on page 17
for more information.)
13:10-14:10
Concurrent Sessions 8A-C: Debates, Cases, and Instructional
Course Lectures

8:00-16:00
Exhibits Open

8A: Spinal Deformity: Denovo/Degenerative Adult Lumbar
Scoliosis
Moderators: John R. Dimar, II, MD & Jacob M. Buchowski, MD, MS

8:00-8:45
Exhibit Viewing & Breakfast
9:00-10:00

13:10-13:20

For Which Lumbar Degenerative States Should
Sagittal Balance be a Priority: 1 -2 Level, Degen
Scoli or Both?
Steven D. Glassman, MD

13:20-13:30

When Can You Perform Limited Decompression or
Fusion without Correcting the Scoliosis?
Thomas J. Errico, MD

13:30-13:40

Discussion

Concurrent Sessions 6A-C: Abstract Sessions
6A: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Abstracts
Moderators: Mauricio Montalvo, MD & Harry Shufflebarger, MD
More information on podium presentations will be posted to the SRS
website prior to the meeting.
6B: Kyphosis/Congenital/Neuromuscular Deformity Abstracts
Moderators: TBD & Stefan Parent, MD, PhD
More information on podium presentations will be posted to the SRS
website prior to the meeting.
6C: Trauma & Tumor Abstracts
Moderators: Andrew H. Jea, MD & Michael Ruf, MD
More information on podium presentations will be posted to the SRS
website prior to the meeting.
10:00-10:30

13:40-14:10
Debate: How Many Spinopelvic Parameters are Necessary for a
Good Result in Adult Deformity?
13:40-13:50

We Only Need Very Few Spinopelvic Parameters
for a Good Outcome
Hani H. Mhaidli, MD

13:50-14:00

We Need Many Spinopelvic Parameters for a Good
Outcome
Han Jo Kim, MD

14:00-14:10

Discussion

Refreshment Break & Exhibit Viewing
10:30-11:50
Concurrent Sessions 7A-C: Abstract Sessions
7A: Lumbar Degenerative/Spondylolisthesis Abstracts
Moderators: Ian J. Harding, BA, FRCS (Orth) & Patrick C. Hsieh, MD,
MSc
More information on podium presentations will be posted to the SRS
website prior to the meeting.
7B: Cervical Spine Abstracts
Moderators: D. Kojo Hamilton, MD, FAANS & Peter S. Rose, MD
More information on podium presentations will be posted to the SRS
website prior to the meeting.
7C: Complications/Infections Abstracts
Moderators: Sébastien Charosky, MD & Mario DiSilvestre, MD
More information on podium presentations will be posted to the SRS
website prior to the meeting.

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8B: Debates: Cervical Considerations for Deformity and
Degenerative Spine
Moderators: Todd J. Albert, MD & D. Kojo Hamilton, MD, FAANS
13:10-13:40
Debate #1: Cervical Deformity and Alignment
13:10-13:20

C2-7 SVA Tells Us Everything
Christopher P. Ames, MD

13:20-13:30

Cervical Alignment Numbers Don’t Tell the Whole
Story
Vincent C. Traynelis, MD

13:30-13:40

Discussion

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FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018
13:40-14:10
Debate #2: Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
13:40-13:50

Use of ACDF and Corpectomy for the Treatment of
SCM: When I Use the Anterior Approach
Rick C. Sasso, MD

13:50-14:00

Posterior Laminectomy/Laminoplasty +/- Fusion Posterior is Optimal
Praveen V. Mummaneni, MD

14:00-14:10

Discussion

9B: Coronal Plane Balance in Adult Deformity Surgery: The
Forgotten Stepchild!
Moderators: Shane Burch, MD, FRCSC & Mario DiSilvestre, MD
14:15-14:23

Recognizing and Correcting the Stiff Fractional
Lumbosacral Curve
Yong Qiu, MD

14:23-14:31

Intraop Techniques to Analyze and Confirm Optimal
Coronal Alignment and How Does that Translate to
Postop Balance in AIS
Kota Watanabe, MD

14:31-14:39

Avoiding and Treating the Dilemma of Preop
Coronal Balance with Intraop Imbalance: What are
the Options
Gregory M. Mundis, Jr., MD

14:39-14:47

Intraop Correction of Flexible vs. Stiff Coronal
Plane Imbalance: Role of the “Kickstand” ScrewRod Construct
Peter Angevine, MD, MPH

Case Presenter #3
Ahmet Alanay, MD

14:47-14:55

Postop Coronal Imbalance: What are the Options?
Sébastien Charosky, MD

Case Presenter #4
David L. Skaggs, MD

14:55-15:15

Discussion

8C: The Growing Spine - Current State of the Art: Which Patients
are Candidates, Technologies and Treatment Decisions: Case
Presentations
Moderators: Peter O. Newton, MD & Paul D. Sponseller, MD, MBA
Case Presenter #1
Amer F. Samdani, MD
Case Presenter #2
Ron El-Hawary, MD

14:15-15:15

Walking Break

Concurrent Sessions 9A-C: Instructional Course Lectures
9A: Value and Quality: Where are We Now and Where Do We
Have to Go?
Moderators: Todd J. Albert, MD & Rajiv K. Sethi, MD
14:15-14:25

14:25-14:35

15:15-15:45

What is Population Health and Why Does this
Matter?
Steven D. Glassman, MD
Predictive Analytics and Risk Stratification: Future
Directions
Frank J. Schwab, MD

15:45-16:45
Concurrent 10A-C: Case Presentations
10A. Common Challenges in Adult Spinal Deformity: Treatment
Based Case Approach
Moderators: Munish Chandra Gupta, MD & Henry F. H. Halm, MD
15:45-15:55

Proximal Junctional Kyphosis T10 vs T3/4
Christopher I. Shaffrey, MD

15:55-16:05

Postop Nerve Root Deficit
John R. Dimar, II, MD

14:35-14:45

What is the MCID and How do We Achieve in Spine
Surgery
Michael P. Kelley, MD

16:05-16:15

Lessons for Performing Pedicle Subtraction
Osteotomy: These Have Kept Me Out of Trouble
Lawrence G. Lenke, MD

14:45-14:55

To Stage or Not to Stage: Convenience, Physiologic
Benefit and Reimbursement Implications
Serena S. Hu, MD

16:15-16:25

Intraoperative Bleeding: How to Control and How to
Prophylaxis
Michael Ruf, MD

14:55-15:15

Discussion

16:25-16:45

Discussion

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SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

Topics and faculty are preliminary and subject to change.

FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018

SATURDAY, JULY 14, 2018

10B. Common Challenges in Pediatric Spine Surgery: Case
Presentations
Moderators: Jahangir K. Asghar, MD; Kenneth MC Cheung, MD;
Marinus De Kleuver, MD

8:30-11:00

15:45-15:55

Failure to Achieve Desired Correction
Suken A. Shah, MD

Breakfast/ Exhibits Closed

15:55-16:05

Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Data Loss
Daniel J. Sucato, MD, MS

Registration Open
8:30-9:00
9:00-10:00
Concurrent Sessions 11A-B: Instructional Course Lectures

16:05-16:15

Postoperative Distal Curve that Doesn’t Correct:
How to Follow and When to Revise
Ahmet Alanay, MD

11A: AIS - Most Current Practices: How the Experts Decide
Moderators: Laurel C. Blakemore, MD; Harry L. Shufflebarger, MD;
Paul D. Sponseller, MD, MBA

16:15-16:25

Blood Loss and Fixation Concerns in
Neuromuscular Patients
Paul D. Sponseller, MD, MBA

9:00-9:10

16:25-16:45

Discussion

Best Practices for Bracing and Nonsurgical Care:
Role of Bracing (which type), PT, and When to
Operate
Luiz Munhoz Da Rocha, MD

9:10-9:20

Decision Making for Lenke 1 and 3 Curves: What
Degree Do We Operate, When to Intervene in
Athletes, and When to Perform STF vs. Fusing to
L3/4 - S
Burt Yaszay, MD

9:20-9:30

When Do I Brace and When Do I Tether?
Amer F. Samdani, MD

9:30-9:40

Complex Decision Making in JIS and AIS
Peter O. Newton, MD
Controversial Cases - Panel and Audience
Interactive

10C. The Latest in Spine Tumor Treatment: Case Presentations
Moderators: Dean Chou, MD & Andrew H. Jea, MD
15:45-15:55

Metastatic Spine Disease: How Do We Classify and
Determine Who Needs Surgery?
Peter Angevine, MD, MPH

15:55-16:05

Innovative Treatments for Spinal Tumors (MIS,
Technologies, etc)
Daniel M. Sciubba, MD

16:05-16:15

En Bloc Spondylectomy for Primary Malignant
Tumors. Technique, Tips and Tricks
Peter Rose, MD

9:40-10:00

16:15-16:25

Cervical Tumors: Special Considerations and
Treatment
Christopher P. Ames, MD

11B: Adult Spinal Deformity - Expert Decision Making and
Practices
Moderators: Douglas C. Burton, MD, Christopher I. Shaffrey, MD

16:25-16:45

Discussion

9:00-9:10

Correction Mechanics for Denovo Scoliosis:
Addressing the Coronal and Sagittal Plane - Recipe
for Success
Serena S. Hu, MD

9:10-9:20

How to Recognize Patients At Risk for PJK,
Treatment Strategies, How to Address when Failure
Occurs
Justin S. Smith, MD, PhD

9:20-9:30

How I Sift through the Numbers: Which Ones Do I
Use When Choosing the Right Surgery
Frank J. Schwab, MD

9:30-9:40

When Do I Choose Interbody and PCO vs 3 Column
Osteotomy: Decision Making, Controversies and
Treatment
Yong Qiu, MD

9:40-10:00

Controversial Cases - Panel and Audience
Interactive

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Topics and faculty are preliminary and subject to change.

SATURDAY, JULY 14, 2018
10:00-10:15

11:45-13:00

Walking Break

Session 13: Lunch with the Experts: Real Life Surgical Dilemmas:
React Quickly to Minimize Complications - The Next 5 Minutes is
Critical - Step by Step
Moderators: Todd J. Albert, MD; Kenneth MC Cheung, MD; Ronald A.
Lehman, Jr., MD

10:15-11:15
Session 12: Surgical Video Session: How I Do It
Moderators: John R. Dimar, II, MD; Gregory M. Mundis, Jr., MD; David
W. Polly, Jr., MD

11:45-11:55

Complete Loss of Neuromonitoring Data During
Deformity Correction
Lawrence G. Lenke, MD

10:15-10:23

Use of Lateral and Antepsoas Approach to Assist
with Correction
Neel Anand, MD

11:55-12:05

10:23-10:31

Robotic Assisted Spine Surgery: What Does it Look
Like, Benefits and Workflow Changes
Ronald A Lehman, Jr., MD

What I Do When I’m Having Difficulty Achieving
Fixation: Alternatives and Back Up Options
Peter O. Newton, MD

12:05-12:15

10:31-10:39

Open Thoracoabdominal Approach: When to Use
and Hope to Achieve; Still a Useful tool
Sean Molloy, MBBS, FRCS(Orth), MSc

Managing Massive Dural Tear During
Decompression: Pack, Repair Call for Help?
Christopher I. Shaffrey, MD

12:15-12:25

10:39-10:47

AIS Derotation: How I Correct a Lenke 1 vs Lenke 3
Ron El-Hawary, MD

Vertebral Artery Injury During Cervical Surgery:
What to Do
Christopher P. Ames

10:47-10:55

Vertebral Columb Resection (VCR): Steps to Ensure
Safety and Efficacy
Lawrence G. Lenke, MD

12:25-12:35

Severe Blood Loss with MIS Approaches: Lateral,
Antepsoas, MIS TLIF: How I Get Myself Out of It
Juan S. Uribe, MD

10:55-11:15

Discussion

12:35-1:00

Discussion

11:15-11:45

13:00

Walking Break & Boxed Lunch Pick-up

Adjourn

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FOR OUR EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11
16:00–18:00
THURSDAY, JULY 12
12:30–13:30
THURSDAY, JULY 12
17:15–18:15
FRIDAY, JULY 13
12:00–13:00

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EXHIBITS AND HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS
Exhibiting and demonstrating companies are subject to change.
EXHIBITS
SRS encourages IMAST delegates to visit the IMAST Exhibit Hall
during exhibit viewing times and between sessions. The following
companies will be represented in the IMAST 2018 Exhibit Hall (as of
February 2018)
Exhibit Hall Hours:
Wednesday, July 11
Thursday, July 12		
Friday, July 13		

14:00-20:00
8:00-17:30
8:00-16:45

HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS
(as of February 2018)
IMAST delegates are encouraged to attend the Hands-On Workshops
(HOW) on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, at lunch on Thursday
and Friday and during breakfast on Thursday and Friday mornings.
Each workshop is programmed by a single- supporting company and
will feature presentations on topics and technologies selected by the
company (as of February 2018). *Please note: CME credits are not
available for Hands-On Workshops.
Wednesday, July 11 Thursday, July 12

Friday, July 13

7:45-8:45

7:45-8:45

Medtronic

Zimmer Biomet

Booth #

Company

Booth #

Biologica
Technologies

6

NASS

20

NuVasive

32

DePuy Synthes

15

Orthofix

22

Diers Medical

21

12:30-13:30

12:00-13:00

OrthoPediatrics

33

EOS Imaging

17

NuVasive

NuVasive

Paradigm Spine

14

Genoss Co.

19

Medtronic

K2M

13

Globus Medical

27

Silony Medical
Europe

K2M

Globus

Implanet

7

Spinal Balance

8

Zimmer Biomet

DePuy Synthes

K2M

29

Stryker Spine

9

Medicrea

23

Titan Spine

18

Medtronic

10

Zimmer Biomet

25

Medyssey

12

Misonix

31

Morning

Company

Afternoon

Lunch

DePuy Synthes

16:00-18:00

17:15-18:15

K2M

K2M

Zimmer Biomet

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SOCIAL EVENTS & OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
WELCOME RECEPTION
All registered delegates and registered guests are invited to pick
up their registration materials and to attend the IMAST Welcome
Reception on Wednesday, July 11 from 18:00-20:00. The reception
will be hosted in the Exhibit Hall in the Diamond Foyer at the JW
Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE, where beverages and light hors d’
oeuvres will be served. There is no charge for registered delegates,
though a ticket must be requested at the time of registration.
Registered guests may purchase a Welcome Reception ticket for $20
USD at the time of registration. Dress for the Welcome Reception is
business casual.

COURSE RECEPTION
There will be no Course Reception at the 25th IMAST; attendees are
free to plan their evening as they like and enjoy Los Angeles.
OPTIONAL TOURS
Please visit www.srs.org/imast2018/tours for a list of some of the
incredible tours and attractions available for you during your visit to
Los Angeles, CA.

We encourage delegates to take part in the following afternoon
activities before the Welcome Reception on Wednesday, July 11.
14:00-15:45
** Special Symposium**
Building Efficiencies and Minimizing Redundancies/ 25 Years of IMAST
from Those Who Built It
16:00-18:00
Hands-On Workshops with Beverages & Snacks

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ABOUT SRS
Founded in 1966, the Scoliosis Research Society is an organization of
medical professionals and researchers dedicated to improving care
for patients with spinal deformities. Over the years, it has grown from
a group of 35 orthopaedic surgeons to an international organization of
more than 1,300 health care professionals.

or chief of spine division, clinical practice which includes 20% spinal
deformity. After two years, those who complete all requirements are
eligible to apply for Active Fellowship in the Society. Senior Candidate
Fellowship does not include the right to vote or hold office.

MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of the Scoliosis Research Society is to foster the optimal
care of all patients with spinal deformities.

PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
SRS is focused primarily on education and research that include
the Annual Meeting, the International Meeting on Advanced Spine
Techniques (IMAST), Worldwide Conferences, a Global Outreach
Program, the Research Education Outreach (REO) Fund which
provides grants for spine deformity research, and development of
patient education materials.

MEMBERSHIP
SRS is open to orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, researchers and
allied health professionals who have a practice that focuses on spinal
deformity.
Active Fellowship (membership) requires the applicant to have fulfilled
a five-year Candidate Fellowship and have a practice that is 20%
or more in spinal deformity. Only Active Fellows may vote and hold
elected offices within the Society.
Candidate Fellowship (membership) is open to orthopaedic surgeons,
neurosurgeons and to researchers in all geographic locations who
are willing to commit to a clinical practice which includes at least
20% spinal deformity. Candidate Fellows stay in that category for
five years, during which time they must demonstrate their interest in
spinal deformity and in the goals of the Scoliosis Research Society.
Candidate Fellows may serve on SRS committees. After five years,
those who complete all requirements are eligible to apply for Active
Fellowship in the Society. Candidate Fellowship does not include the
right to vote or hold office.
Associate Fellowship (membership) is for distinguished members
of the medical profession including nurses, physician assistants, as
well as orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, scientists, engineers
and specialists who have made a significant contribution to scoliosis
or related spinal deformities who do not wish to assume the full
responsibilities of Active Fellowship. Associate Fellows may not vote
or hold office, but may serve on committees.
Senior Candidate Fellowship (membership) is limited to senior
surgeons, neurosurgeons and to non-physicians members of allied
specialties. This candidacy is a path to SRS Active Fellowship. Senior
surgeons have the opportunity to become Active Fellows of SRS in
two years and not 5 years like the regular Candidate Fellowship track.
They must have 20 years of experience (time spent with fellowship
and training does not count), be a full professor, head of spine unit

See website for membership requirement details.

WEBSITE INFORMATION
For the latest information on SRS meetings, programs, activities and
membership please visit www.srs.org. The SRS Website Committee
works to ensure that the website information is accurate, accessible
and tailored for target audiences. Site content is varied and frequently
uses graphics to stimulate ideas and interest. Content categories
include information for medical professionals, patients/public, and
SRS members.
For more information and printable membership applications, please
visit the SRS website at www.srs.org.
SOCIETY OFFICE STAFF
Tressa Goulding, CAE – Executive Director (tgoulding@srs.org)
Lily Atonio – Education and Program Manager (latonio@srs.org)
Kathy Blanke, RN – Medical Program Manager (kblanke@srs.org)
Alysha Chapman, CNP – Membership Manager (achapman@srs.org)
Ann D’Arienzo, CMP – Senior Meetings Manager (adarienzo@srs.org)
Jenifer Heller – Program Manager (jheller@srs.org)
Courtney Kissinger – Senior Education Manager (ckissinger@srs.org)
Lauren Kritter – Education Coordinator (lkritter@srs.org)
Ashtin Neuschaefer – Director of Administration (aneuschaefer@srs.org)
Shawn Storey – Website and Program Manager (sstorey@srs.org)
SCOLIOSIS RESEARCH SOCIETY
555 East Wells Street, Suite 1100
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: 414-289-9107
Fax: 414-276-3349
www.srs.org

STAY UP TO DATE WITH SRS DURING IMAST AND SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES.
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2017 RESEARCH GRANT RECIPIENTS
The SRS Research Grant Committee would like to congratulate the following 2017 grant recipients:
OVERVIEW OF SRS RESEARCH PROGRAMS
The SRS Research funds are dedicated solely to research seeking improved treatments, the causes and possible prevention of spinal
deformities. Since 1994, SRS has provided more than $4.4 million for 137 spinal deformity research projects from the institutions all over the
world, including the United States, Australia, Canada, China, France and Israel. These have included studies on improved spinal cord monitoring
during surgery, brace treatment effectiveness, methods to improve fusion rates, and three large studies looking for the cause of idiopathic
scoliosis.
In 2017, SRS received 38 grant applications, requesting a total of over $1.3 million. The following 6 projects were selected for funding.
Title of Project

Primary Investigator/ Grant
Type of Grant
Location
Duration

Amt.
Approved

Alveolar Recovery After Posterior Spinal Fusion

Brian Varisco, MD/
Cincinnati, OH, USA

2 Years

Standard
Investigator Grant

$50,000

Functional Role of Gene Variants in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Florina Moldovan/
Montreal, QC, Canada

2 Years

SRS-Globus
Standard
Investigator Grant

$50,000

The Spinal Balance Score: A Novel Linear and Unidimensional
Patient-reported Outcome Measure for Adult Spinal Deformity

Dominique Rothenfluh, 2 Years
MD, PhD/Oxford,
United Kingdom

SRS-Zimmer
Biomet Standard
Investigator Grant

$25,000

Identification of Genes Causing Idiopathic-type Scoliosis in the
Medaka Model

Kristen Gorman,PhD/
Montreal, QC, Canada

1 Year

New Investigator
Grant

$25,000

Growth of the Spine in Children - A longitudinal, Prospective
Investigation

James O. Sanders,
MD/ Rochester, NY,
USA

2 Years

SRS-Globus
Standard
Investigator Grant

$49,886

1 Year

Small Exploratory
Grant

$10,000

Endplate Micro-structure, Bone Quality, and Mechanical Properties: Serkan Inceoglu, PhD/
In-vitro Biomechanical Investigation Towards Predicting Endplate
Loma Linda, CA, USA
Fractures
CORPORATE SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES
SRS Research Fund or Endowment Fund

Help to fund peer-reviewed projects selected by SRS. Donations to the Research Fund will be used as quality projects are approved, while
Endowment Fund donations ensure the future of research. Acknowledgement will be made on the Research page of the SRS website, on donor
boards at the Annual Meeting and in other printed materials.
Directed Research
Grants would fund projects on topic proposals solicited annually from the SRS membership and chosen by the Directed Research Task Force.

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2017 AWARD RECIPIENTS
SRS AWARDS
Lifetime Achievement Awards
Presented to a member who has exhibited long and distinguished
service to SRS and to spinal deformity research and care:
G. Dean MacEwen, MD
Howard H. Steel, MD
Walter P. Blount Humanitarian Award
Presented for outstanding service to those with spinal deformity, and
for generosity to the profession and Society:
Kenneth J. Paonessa, MD
IMAST AWARDS
Whitecloud Award for Best Basic Science Paper
Paper #11: Changes in Cervical Facets Orientation During Child
Growth
Sebastien Pesenti, MD; Renaud Lafage, MS; Benjamin Blondel; Emilie
Peltier, MD; Elie Choufani, MD; Jean-Luc Jouve, MD, PhD
Whitecloud Award for Best Clinical Paper
Paper #6: 2-Year Outcomes of Spinal Growth Tethering vs. Posterior
Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis Flexibility vs. Reliability
Peter O. Newton, MD; Dylan G. Kluck, MD; Wataru Saito, MD, PhD;
Burt Yaszay, MD; Carrie E. Bartley, MD; Tracey P. Bastrom
ANNUAL MEETING AWARDS
Russell A. Hibbs Awards
The Russell A. Hibbs Award for the Best Basic Research Presentation
was presented to:
Paper #31: Propionibacterium Acnes Survives Only in the Presence of
Implants and Causes Late Infection
Yuta Shiono; Ken Ishii, MD; Kota Watanabe, MD, PhD; Morio
Matsumoto, MD

The Russell A. Hibbs Award for the Best Clinical Research Presentation
was awarded to:
Paper #34: Dose-Response Relationship of Tranexamic Acid in
Adolescent Scoliosis Surgery
Susan M. Goobie, MD, FRCPC; Michael T. Hresko, MD; Michael P.
Glotzbecker, MD; Daniel J. Hedequist, MD; John B. Emans, MD;
Lawrence I. Karlin, MD; Mary Ellen Mccan, MD, MPH; Robert M.
Brustowicz, MD; Navil F. Sethna, MD; Andres Navedo, MD; Elisabeth
Dwyer, BSN; Xiayi Huang, BS; Luis Periera, PhD
John H. Moe Award
The John H. Moe Award is given to the Best Basic Science E-Poster at
the Annual Meeting & Course. This year the award was presented to:
E-Poster #274: Development of a New Quaternary-Ammonium
Bactericidal Coating with Anti-Biofilm Activity: Application on
Covalently Grafter Titanium Surfaces
Houssam Bouloussa, MD, MS; Charles Court, MD, PhD
Louis A. Goldstein Award
The Louis A. Goldstein Award is given to the Best Clinical E-Poster at
the Annual Meeting & Course. This year the award was presented to:
E-Poster #233: Evolution of Sagittal Plane Correction Durability and
Associations With Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMS)
For Long Fusions Terminating At The Upper Thoracic (UT) vs.
Thoracolumbar (TL) Spine With Minimum 3 Yr Follow-Up
Munish Gupta, MD; Renaud Lafage, MS; Michael P. Kelly, MD;
Christopher I. Shaffrey, MD; Gregory M. Mundis, MD; Richard Hostin,
MD; Douglas C. Burton, MD; Christopher P. Ames, MD; Frank J.
Schwab, MD; Han Jo Kim, MD; Eric O. Klineberg, MD; Shay Bess, MD;
Justin S. Smith, MD, PhD; Virginie LaFage, PhD; International Spine
Study Group

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CORPORATE SUPPORT
We are pleased to acknowledge and thank those companies that provided financial support to SRS in 2017.
Support levels are based on total contributions throughout the year and include the Annual Meeting, IMAST, Global Outreach Scholarships, Edgar
Dawson Memorial Scholarships, SRS Traveling Fellowships and the Research Education Outreach (REO) Fund.
DOUBLE DIAMOND LEVEL SUPPORT

DePuy Synthes
Globus Medical
K2M

Medtronic
NuVasive

DIAMOND LEVEL SUPPORT

Zimmer Biomet
PLATINUM LEVEL SUPPORT

Stryker Spine
GOLD LEVEL SUPPORT

OrthoPediatrics
SILVER LEVEL SUPPORT

Orthofix Spine
BRONZE LEVEL SUPPORT
Avalon Spine Care
Cerapedics
Creatori Health
Elite Surgical
EOS Imaging
L&K Biomed

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Medicrea
Misonix
Orthopeasia
PainSol
Paradigm Spine
Philips

RSC Bracing, South Africa
Telefield Medical Imaging
Wego
WinnTi Medical

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2A: Whitecloud Award Nominees and Top Scoring Abstracts
2B: Abstract Session 3: Adult Deformity
2C: Abstract Session 4: Early Onset Scoliosis

Thursday, July 12

3A: Debates: Controversies in Spine Surgery: Adult
3B: Debates: New and Innovative Advances in Spine Care

Thursday, July 12

4A: Case Presentations: Degenerative Conditions of the Lumbar Spine
4B: Case Presentations: Pediatric Deformity
4C: Case Presentations: Cervical and Trauma

Thursday, July 12

5A: Common Complications: Adult Degenerative and Deformity Surgery
5B: My Worst Complications in Pediatric, Growing Spine and
Neuromuscular Surgery

Thursday, July 12

6A: Abstract Session 5: AIS
6B: Abstract Session 6: Kyphosis/Congenital/Neuromuscular Deformity
6C: Abstract Session 7: Trauma & Tumor

Friday, July 13

7A: Abstract Session 8: Lumbar Degenerative/Spondylolisthesis
7B: Abstract Session 9: Cervical Spine & Innovative Degenerative Topics
7C: Abstract Session 10: Complications/Infections

Friday, July 13

8A: ICL: Spinal Deformity: Denovo/Degenerative Adult Lumbar Scoliosis
8B: Debates: Cervical Considerations for Deformity & Degenerative Spine
8C: Case Presentations: The Growing Spine - Current State of the Art

Friday, July 13

9A: ICL: Value and Quality
9B: ICL: Coronal Plane Balance in Adult Deformity Surgery
10A: ICL: Common Challenges in Adult Spinal Deformity
10B: Case Presentations: Common Challenges in Pediatric Spine Surgery
10C: Case Presentations: The Latest in Spine Tumor Treatment

Friday, July 13

11A: ICL: AIS - Most Current Practices: How the Experts Decide
11B: ICL: Adult Spinal Deformity - Expert Decision Making and Practices

Saturday, July 14

Social Event Add-Ons
Welcome Reception

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No refunds will be granted after June 29, 2018. SRS Tax ID #23-7181863

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Scoliosis Research Society, the JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE and their respective agents, servants, employees,
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Friday, July 13

SPINE DEFORMITY
The Official Journal of the Scoliosis Research Society

www.spine-deformity.org

CLAIM CME CREDIT
The Scoliosis Research Society designates each
Journal-Based CME activity for a maximum of
1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

SRS-0117-694

Spine Deformity

GUEST Registration Form
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SAVE THE DATE
Scoliosis Research Society presents

IMAST 2019

amsterdam

Scoliosis Research Society

THE NETHERLANDS

54 Annual Meeting & Course
th

SEPTEMBER 18-21, 2019

Montréal, Canada

26th International Meeting on
Advanced Spine Techniques
July 17-20, 2019 • Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Abstract submission open — November 1, 2018
Abstract deadline — February 1, 2019

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION OPEN
November 1, 2018

www.srs.org

ABSTRACT DEADLINE
February 1, 2019

www.srs.org

SRS-1217-186

SRS-1217-186

GROUP Registration Form
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