Cervical Disc Replacement: State of the Art and Future Direction will address the indications and progression ... show more

Cervical Disc Replacement: State of The Art and Future Direction
Thursday, May 30, 2024

Description
Cervical Disc Replacement: State of the Art and Future Direction will address the indications and progression of surgical interventions of the cervical spine to maximize recovery and function. Topics include the history of cervical spine methods and rationale, the concept of adjacent segment disease, an introduction of cervical disc replacement and how the client and therapist benefit from this current approach.

Objectives
Participants will be able to:

• Name 3 historical indications for cervical fusion.
• Identify 3 differences between historical surgical methods to disc replacement.
• Describe the concept of adjacent segment disease as it relates to therapeutic recovery.
• Apply topics of recent landmark cervical disc replacement studies when educating clients.
• Improve therapist evaluation and screening for potential for spine consultation.
• Convert cervical disc replacement protocols into practice for best clinical outcomes. 

Agenda
5:30pm     Registration; Light dinner and refreshments
6:00          Welcome Remarks
6:15          Lecture Begins
7:30          Lecture Ends
7:45          Group Discussion
8-9:00pm  Dismissal / networking and social hour

Speaker
Oliver Tannous, MD is an orthopaedic spine surgeon at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. As a spine specialist, he utilizes state-of-the-art, minimally invasive and motion preservation techniques to treat conditions of the bones, discs, and nerves of the neck and back.

His clinical focus includes disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, ranging from isolated disc herniation to complex deformities and failed surgeries. His research interests include optimizing patient outcomes after surgery and improving techniques for eliminating postoperative spinal infections.

Difficulty Level
Essential - Includes core theory, concepts, and applications.

Suggested Audience
PT/PTA, OT/COTA, AT, Student

Where
Noelle's Event Space
567 Ritchie Road
Capital Heights, MD 20743

Plenty of easy free parking.

Questions
Michael Duffy
michael.r.duffy@medstar.net
(443) 905-0107

Oliver Tannous
oliver.o.tannous@gunet.georgetown.edu
(240) 877-6000

Jafar Sanat
jpsanat@gmail.com
(804) 972-2296

Travis Graham
t.graham@centinelspine.com
(202) 430-8063

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