Osteotomy Techniques

Exceptional lectures and cadaveric demos of PSOs, VCRs and C-T osteotomies by leading experts: Drs. Bridwell, Fessler, Horton, Polly, Shufflebarger, and Ondra.

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

Featuring lectures, discussion and cadaveric demonstrations addressing:

  • Wide posterior release, Ponte, asymmetric thoracic PSO for coronal deformity
  • Cervicothoracic osteotomy
  • Cadaver Demonstration: C7 osteotomy
Release Date: February 02, 2009
Expiration Date: February 02, 2010

Faculty

  • Keith H. Bridwell, MD Co-Chair About

    The Asa C. and Dorothy W. Jones Professor
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
    Chief, Orthopaedic Spine Surgery

    Washington University School of Medicine
    St. Louis, MO USA

    The Asa C. and Dorothy W. Jones Professor Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Chief, Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Co-Director, Pediatric/Adult Spinal Deformity Service Founder, Pediatric/Adult Spinal Deformity Service at Washington University (1985) Founder, Washington University Spinal Fellowship (1991) Washington University School of Medicine  Read More

  • Richard G. Fessler, MD, PhD Co-Chair About

    Professor of Neurological Surgery

    Northwestern University
    Chicago, IL USA

    Doctor Richard G. Fessler is a Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University. Prior to assuming this position, he founded and directed the Institute for Spine Care at the Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch (CINN) and was Professor of Neurological Surgery at Rush Medical College in Chicago. Formerly he was Director of Clinical Services and Education at the University of Florida Brain Institute.  Read More

  • William G. Horton, III, MD Co-Chair 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

  • David W. Polly, Jr, MD Co-Chair About

    Professor and Chief of Spine Service
    Orthopaedic Surgeon

    University of Minnesota
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
    Minneapolis, MN USA

    Doctor David Polly is Professor and Chief of the Spine Service in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. He is board certified and fellowship trained in spine surgery. Dr. Polly received his medical degree from the Uniformed Services of the University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. He completed an internship and orthopaedic surgery residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. Dr. Polly advanced his skills and experience through a Fellowship of the Spine program at the University of Minnesota. Dr.  Read More

  • Harry L. Shufflebarger, MD Co-Chair 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

  • Stephen L. Ondra, MD About

    Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery

    Department of Neurosurgery
    Northwestern University
    Chicago, IL USA

    Doctor Stephen Ondra is an Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery in the Department of Neurological Surgery at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, IL.   Dr. Ondra received his medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago. He completed a surgical internship, neurological residency and fellowship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC.    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

  • Describe the indications and techniques for thoracic osteotomies
  • Describe the indications and technique for a cervicothoracic osteotomy

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.

Keith H. Bridwell, MD has indicated the following relevant financial relationships: Grants/Research Support, Consultant: Medtronic.

Richard G. Fessler, MD, PhD has indicated the following relevant financial relationships: Grants/Research Support, Consultant, Other financial or material support: Medtronic.

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

David W. Polly, Jr, MD has indicated the following relevant financial relationships: Medtronic: Consultant

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

Stephen L. Ondra, MD has indicated the following relevant financial relationships: Medtronic: Grants/Research Support; Consultant

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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