Lumbosacral Fixation Points and Stabilization

Informative, practice lectures and cadaveric technique demonstration by two of the leaders in the field: Dr. Bill Horton and Dr. Harry Shufflebarger.

This course has expired. You may still view the lesson, however, no credit will be issued.

Featuring lectures, discussion and cadaveric demonstrations addressing:

  • ALIF vs TLIF vs PLIF for Anterior Column Support; L5-S1
  • Sacral Dome Resection for High Grade Spondylolisthesis
  • Cadaver Demonstration: Fixation points L1 to sacrum and pelvis; L5-S1 TLIF, sacral dome resection and extensive decortications
Release Date: February 02, 2009
Expiration Date: February 02, 2010

Faculty

  • William G. Horton, III, MD About

    Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Emory University School of Medicine
    Atlanta, GA USA

    Doctor William Horton is an Associate Professor Orthopaedic Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Horton also is the Executive Director of the Emory Spine Center for Outreach and Medical Education that, in part, provides training to physicians in developing countries.  Read More

  • Harry L. Shufflebarger, MD About

    Clinical Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation

    Miami Children's Hospital
    Miami, FL USA

    Doctor Shufflebarger is Clinical Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Miami School of Medicine. He holds a hospital appointment at Miami Children's Hospital as Chief of the Division of Spinal Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Neurosurgery.  Read More

Target Audience

This online continuing education program is intended for orthopaedic and neurological surgeons, residents and fellows who include spinal surgery in their practices.

Educational Objectives

  • Identify the key anatomical fixation points from L1 to the sacrum and pelvis
  • Discuss the indications and outcomes for ALIF, TLIF and PLIF techniques for anterior column support from L5-S1
  • Describe the sacral dome resection technique for high grade spondylolisthesis

Course Completion Time

Based upon trials, the estimated time to complete this program is 1 hour.

Sponsorship

This activity is sponsored by Medical Education Resources Inc., a non-profit medical education company. BroadWater, a Vertical Health, LLC company was selected to manage program development logistics.

Educational Grant

This activity received a restricted educational grant from DePuy Spine, Inc., a Johnson and Johnson Company.

Physician Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Medical Education Resources and BroadWater. Medical Education Resources is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

Medical Education Resources designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Policy

It is the policy of Medical Education Resources (MER) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its educational activities. All faculty/ authors participating in our programs are expected to disclose any relationships they may have with commercial companies whose products or services may be mentioned so that participants may evaluate the objectivity of the presentations.

Faculty Disclosure

In accordance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and ACCME guidelines, the financial and significant relationships to this program are listed below.

William G. Horton, III, MD has indicated the following relevant financial relationships: Consultant: Medtronic

Harry L. Shufflebarger, MD has indicated the following relevant financial relationships: DePuy: Consultant; Speakers Bureau, Financial or Material Support.

Staff Disclosure

Jeremy Longhurst, Susan Spinasanta: No items to disclose.

Disclaimer

The content and views presented in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily reflect those of Medical Education Resources.

A restricted educational grant in support of this program was provided by: DePuy Spine, Inc.

Purpose
This program is for educational and scientific purposes only. Any discussion of a product will be objective, balanced, and scientifically rigorous.

Off-Label/Investigational Use

It should be noted that specific medicines and medical devices discussed or referred to in this program may not yet be specifically cleared by the FDA for use in the United States. It is emphasized that package inserts must be referred to for labeling limitations for products used in the United States.

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